How a Wildlife Control Operator Can Assist You

Film Date:

January 15, 2021

Speaker:

Stan McTaggart from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources

Mark Romano, President, Illinois Wildlife Control Operators

Produced by:

Laura Kammin

Kathy Andrews Wright

Edited by:

Sarah Marjanovic

Questions received in advance of the conversation are listed below, with the time noted should you desire to fast-forward to a topic of interest.

0:41 Stan McTaggart introduction.

01:17 Definition of ‘Nuisance Wildlife.’

02:48 Mark Romano introduction.

03:54 Role of a professional Wildlife Control Operator.

05:12 List of current Illinois Wildlife Control Operators.

05:56 The role of continuing education.

07:00 Process for becoming a professional Illinois Wildlife Control Operator.

09:40 What to look for when hiring a professional Illinois Wildlife Control Operator.

16:20 How can homeowners reduce the likelihood of conflict with common urban wildlife?

18:49 Reports of coyotes increase prior to the breeding season.

19:45 Do not feed wildlife.

23: 12 Why relocation of wildlife is not an option.

25:01 Two means available for landowners and homeowners experiencing nuisance wildlife problems: 1. Contact District Wildlife Biologist for a Nuisance Control permit or, 2. Hire a professional Wildlife Control Officer.

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