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For up-to-date information on North Carolina licenses, regulations and other wildlife resources, please visit the agency’s website NCWildlife.org.
Many species of wildlife do not cause damage in the traditional sense but can be considered nuisances merely by their presence in a particular location. Wildlife which cross roads, nest and feed in and around homes, make noise, and leave their droppings are common occurrences which can often interrupt everyday life. The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission provides guidance to property owners to aid them in solving problems associated with "nuisance" wildlife.
Please select an option below for assistance in dealing with "nuisance" wildlife:
Coexisting with Alligators (PDF)
Coexisting with Bats (PDF)
Coexisting with Bears (PDF)
Read about managing conflicts with bears on the black bear information page.
Coexisting with Canada Geese (PDF)
This document offers the public technical guidance, and describes a variety of techniques used to disperse resident Canada Geese from problem areas.
Coexisting with Coyotes. (PDF)
Coexisting with Foxes (PDF)
Co-existing with Raccoons (PDF)
Co-Existing with Skunks
Coexisting with Snakes (PDF)
Coexisting with Squirrels (PDF)
Call 866-318-2401
Monday- Friday 8am- 5pm
wildlifehelpline@ncwildlife.org
Tips on coexisting with Wildlife
Contact a licensed trapper during the trapping season
Contact a private Wildlife Control Agent
Contact a Wildlife Management Biologist
Contact a Wildlife Enforcement Officer
Contact an Inland Fisheries Biologist
Injured Wildlife (Wildlife Rehabilitation)