What does a Nuisance Wildlife Control permit authorize the permittee to do? - ANSWER-
Live-trap, possess, transport, and release certain nuisance wildlife, and euthanize
certain nuisance animals.
What is the minimum score required on the Nuisance Wildlife Control Exam? - ANSWER-
80 points
Where must the Nuisance Wildlife Control Exam be taken? - ANSWER-At the DNR
Special Permit Unit office in Social Circle or at a Game Management Region office by
appointment.
What happens if an applicant does not pass the Nuisance Wildlife Control Exam? -
ANSWER-They may retake the exam after a 15-day period.
What is the legal requirement for obtaining a Nuisance Wildlife Control Permit? -
ANSWER-Answer at least 80 percent of the questions correctly on a supervised
examination.
What types of questions are included in the Nuisance Wildlife Control Exam? - ANSWER-
Multiple choice, true/false, and fill in the blank.
How many questions are on the Nuisance Wildlife Control Exam? - ANSWER-50
questions.
What is the distribution of questions on the Nuisance Wildlife Control Exam? - ANSWER-
16 on trapping regulations, 8 on damage identification, 19 on trapping procedures, and
7 on general/miscellaneous information.
What literature is recommended for preparing for the Nuisance Wildlife Control Exam? -
ANSWER-Prevention and Control of Wildlife Damage, Georgia Trapping Rules and
Regulations, Georgia Rabies Control Manual, and American Veterinary Medical
Association on Euthanasia.
, What must be included with the Nuisance Wildlife Control application? - ANSWER-A
completed application form, a passing exam score, and any required documents.
What is the consequence of conducting Nuisance Wildlife Control activities without a
permit? - ANSWER-It would be a violation of Georgia law, resulting in a citation and/or
denial of a Nuisance Wildlife Control Permit.
What is the validity period of a Nuisance Wildlife Control permit? - ANSWER-From April
1st through March 31st.
What must applicants provide if paying by check for the Nuisance Wildlife Control
application? - ANSWER-Individual checks or credit card information.
What should applicants do if their wildlife control company includes structural pest
control? - ANSWER-Contact the Georgia Department of Agriculture.
What is the address of the Special Permit Unit? - ANSWER-2070 U.S. Hwy. 278, SE,
Social Circle, Georgia 30025.
What must be attached to the Nuisance Wildlife Control application? - ANSWER-A copy
of the applicant's driver's license.
What should be indicated on the Nuisance Wildlife Control Operator Report if nothing
was trapped? - ANSWER-Indicate that nothing was trapped and submit the report form.
What is the purpose of the Nuisance Wildlife Control examination? - ANSWER-To
determine the applicant's knowledge of wildlife damage identification, trapping
regulations, and procedures.
Who administers the Nuisance Wildlife Control examination? - ANSWER-Department of
Natural Resources personnel or their representatives.
What is the consequence for making a false statement in the application process? -
ANSWER-Punishment by a fine of not more than $1000 or imprisonment for not less than
one or more than five years, or both.
What is the recommended method of payment for the Nuisance Wildlife Control
application? - ANSWER-Credit card information is preferred.
What is the significance of page 5 of the application packet? - ANSWER-It contains
important information that applicants should familiarize themselves with.
What is the role of the Special Permit Unit? - ANSWER-To oversee the issuance of
Nuisance Wildlife Control permits and manage related applications.
What should applicants do if they have questions about the application process? -
ANSWER-Call the Special Permit Unit.
What is the purpose of the fact sheet included in the application packet? - ANSWER-To
provide information about the qualifying examination for a Nuisance Wildlife Control
Permit.
What is the first step to obtain a Nuisance Wildlife Control Permit? - ANSWER-Pass the
Nuisance Wildlife Control Exam.
What is the primary purpose of the Nuisance Wildlife Control Permit? - ANSWER-To
authorize trapping of non-endangered nuisance wildlife outside the legal trapping
season.
What must permittees maintain for their Nuisance Wildlife Control Permit to remain
valid? - ANSWER-A valid Georgia trapping license.
How often must traps be inspected and animals removed? - ANSWER-At least once
every 24 hours.
Live-trap, possess, transport, and release certain nuisance wildlife, and euthanize
certain nuisance animals.
What is the minimum score required on the Nuisance Wildlife Control Exam? - ANSWER-
80 points
Where must the Nuisance Wildlife Control Exam be taken? - ANSWER-At the DNR
Special Permit Unit office in Social Circle or at a Game Management Region office by
appointment.
What happens if an applicant does not pass the Nuisance Wildlife Control Exam? -
ANSWER-They may retake the exam after a 15-day period.
What is the legal requirement for obtaining a Nuisance Wildlife Control Permit? -
ANSWER-Answer at least 80 percent of the questions correctly on a supervised
examination.
What types of questions are included in the Nuisance Wildlife Control Exam? - ANSWER-
Multiple choice, true/false, and fill in the blank.
How many questions are on the Nuisance Wildlife Control Exam? - ANSWER-50
questions.
What is the distribution of questions on the Nuisance Wildlife Control Exam? - ANSWER-
16 on trapping regulations, 8 on damage identification, 19 on trapping procedures, and
7 on general/miscellaneous information.
What literature is recommended for preparing for the Nuisance Wildlife Control Exam? -
ANSWER-Prevention and Control of Wildlife Damage, Georgia Trapping Rules and
Regulations, Georgia Rabies Control Manual, and American Veterinary Medical
Association on Euthanasia.
, What must be included with the Nuisance Wildlife Control application? - ANSWER-A
completed application form, a passing exam score, and any required documents.
What is the consequence of conducting Nuisance Wildlife Control activities without a
permit? - ANSWER-It would be a violation of Georgia law, resulting in a citation and/or
denial of a Nuisance Wildlife Control Permit.
What is the validity period of a Nuisance Wildlife Control permit? - ANSWER-From April
1st through March 31st.
What must applicants provide if paying by check for the Nuisance Wildlife Control
application? - ANSWER-Individual checks or credit card information.
What should applicants do if their wildlife control company includes structural pest
control? - ANSWER-Contact the Georgia Department of Agriculture.
What is the address of the Special Permit Unit? - ANSWER-2070 U.S. Hwy. 278, SE,
Social Circle, Georgia 30025.
What must be attached to the Nuisance Wildlife Control application? - ANSWER-A copy
of the applicant's driver's license.
What should be indicated on the Nuisance Wildlife Control Operator Report if nothing
was trapped? - ANSWER-Indicate that nothing was trapped and submit the report form.
What is the purpose of the Nuisance Wildlife Control examination? - ANSWER-To
determine the applicant's knowledge of wildlife damage identification, trapping
regulations, and procedures.
Who administers the Nuisance Wildlife Control examination? - ANSWER-Department of
Natural Resources personnel or their representatives.
What is the consequence for making a false statement in the application process? -
ANSWER-Punishment by a fine of not more than $1000 or imprisonment for not less than
one or more than five years, or both.
What is the recommended method of payment for the Nuisance Wildlife Control
application? - ANSWER-Credit card information is preferred.
What is the significance of page 5 of the application packet? - ANSWER-It contains
important information that applicants should familiarize themselves with.
What is the role of the Special Permit Unit? - ANSWER-To oversee the issuance of
Nuisance Wildlife Control permits and manage related applications.
What should applicants do if they have questions about the application process? -
ANSWER-Call the Special Permit Unit.
What is the purpose of the fact sheet included in the application packet? - ANSWER-To
provide information about the qualifying examination for a Nuisance Wildlife Control
Permit.
What is the first step to obtain a Nuisance Wildlife Control Permit? - ANSWER-Pass the
Nuisance Wildlife Control Exam.
What is the primary purpose of the Nuisance Wildlife Control Permit? - ANSWER-To
authorize trapping of non-endangered nuisance wildlife outside the legal trapping
season.
What must permittees maintain for their Nuisance Wildlife Control Permit to remain
valid? - ANSWER-A valid Georgia trapping license.
How often must traps be inspected and animals removed? - ANSWER-At least once
every 24 hours.
