GA DNR Nuisance Wildlife Control Permit Exam 2025

Trapping season for fur bearing animals is ? - -1st DEC through February 28th What is the closed season for trapping of coyotes ? - -There is no closed season for trapping of coyotes. What are the Fur bearing animals? - -Mink, otter, raccoons, muskrats, skunks, Bobcat, weasel. How often must traps be monitored and animals removed? - -Every 24Hrs When should you have your permit on you? - -You must carry your permit whenever engage in traffic activities. Can trappers sell animals or animal parts caught under our permit? - -No, unless it is a fur-bearing animal that is taken during the trapping season which is December one through February 28th Does this GA license permit trapping of migratory Birds or woodpeckers Hawks owls and vultures endangered species or any federally regulated wildlife? - -No, permits only authorized through the US fish and wildlife service. How long can nuisance animals be kept? - -Nuisance animals can be possessed only for 72 hours for transportation and release into suitable habitats. Can trapped Wildlife be relocated on State Property? - -No, it is not legal to be relocated trapped wildlife on State Property. Can you release Rabies Vector Species? - -You cannot released rabies Vector species at any time if they are trapped they must be killed Is it legal to trap wildlife upon the right-of-way of any public road or highway of this state. - -No, It is unlawful to trap any wildlife upon the right-of-way of any public road or highway of this state. What must be done to export bobcats and otters trapped in Georgia out of Georgia? - All bobcats and otters trapped in Georgia and exported out of Georgia must be tagged with a Federal Export Tag. The tag must be attached by State personnel no later than (10) days after the close of the trapping season. GA DNR GA DNR What is the guideline on traps? - -All traps are to be legibly stamped, etched, or tagged with the owner's name or owner's permanent trapper's identification number provided by the department. Guideline on Choke Stick? - -All trappers must carry a choke stick or similar device while tending traps and to use that device to release domestic animals. Guideline on firearms? - -All trappers must carry a weapon of .22 cal. rimfire while tending traps and to use that weapon to dispatch any furbearing animal to be taken. What is needed to trap on private land? - -Written consent of the owner, which must be on the person setting or using the traps. When can Body gripping traps in excess of 9.5 inches be used? - -Body gripping traps in excess of 9.5 inches square may be used only in water or within 10 feet of water. What is the limit of setting up traps with jaws on land? - -It is unlawful to set on land any trap with a jaw opening any larger than 5.75 inches Can snares be used to trap beaver? - -Yes, Snares may be used for trapping beaver provided that snares are set in water or on land within ten (10) feet of water, including swamps, marshes, and tidal areas. Do snares have to be marked with the trapper's name or identification number? - -All snares must be marked with the trapper's name or identification number. Is it legal to sell Dog or Cat Fur - -It is unlawful to sell the fur, hide or pelt of any domestic dog or cat caught by a trap. Can traps be used on any wildlife management area? - -The use of traps on any wildlife management area is prohibited except under special permit from the Wildlife Resources Division. How long after the close of open trapping season must trappers report the number of furs, hides or pelts which have been taken? - -Within 10 days after the close of trapping season. by completing the Georgia Trapper Questionnaire you will fulfill this obligation. Must be done by Jan 31 Where is the report of your trapping numbers supposed to be sent? - -Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division, Game Management, Attn: Furbearer Biologist When exporting Furs, Hides and Pelts out of state, what must be done? - -At least 3 days prior to shipping, transporting or otherwise conveying any furs, hides or pelts GA DNR GA DNR outside this state, a written report of the number and type of furs, hides or pelts to be exported and the name and address of the person to whom such furs, hides or pelts are to be shipped must be filed with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division What happens if fur exporting out of state is undeclared? - -Failure to submit a report may result in revocation of license, in addition to criminal proceedings. Any furs, hides or pelts shipped outside of this state contrary to these provisions shall be declared contraband and seized and disposed of as provided by law. Where at the fur exportation reports sent to? - -Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division, Game Management, Attn: Furbearer Biologist Is the sale or Transportation of Alligator Hides or Parts Allowed? - -Only in accordance with provisions found in the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, Title 27, and Rules of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Chapters 391-4-11, 391-4-12, 391-4-13, only by licensed alligator farmers and agent-trappers. What terrestrial animals are most often infected with rabies. - -Raccoons, skunks and foxes What size fence do you need to keep a rabbit out of a garden? - -24in What animals are you not allowed to trap? - -Bear, Deer, birds of prey, alligators over 4foot, turkeys, or migratory waterfowl unless specified. if you're trapping beaver, what size conabear trap can use? - -3-30? How long can you keep an animal after it's been trapped? - -72Hrs If you trap a Rabies vector animal what must be done? - -Kill on site Can you release trapped wildlife on State Property? - -No, Trapped Wildlife is not legal to be relocated on State Property. After catching a squirrel how far away must you take it to guarantee it won't come back? - - What are rabies vector animals? - -Bobcat, Coyote, Raccoons, skunks and foxes What should happen if nuisance animals with dependent young are encountered? - Permittee is required to make all reasonable efforts to remove young with the adult(s). Game and Fish Code (O.C.G.A. § 27-5-6) - -Permittee must meet the specifications required by the Game and Fish Code (O.C.G.A. § 27-5-6) for the humane GA DNR handling, care, confinement and transportation of animals. What do you do if you find a sick or orphaned non-Rabies vector animal? - -The permittee is authorized to transport injured, sick or orphaned wildlife other than Rabies Vector Species to persons with rehabilitation permits from the department. If the permittee determines an injured, sick, or orphaned animal is beyond the point of rehabilitation or is a danger to people or domestic animals, the permittee may destroy the animal. "Fur-bearing animals" - -mink, otter, raccoon, fox, opo