Wildlife Rehabilitation News & Training Opportunities
Training Opportunities
Wild In Vermont Wildlife Rehab Conference
October 15-17, 2010
The BALSAMS Resort Hotel
Dixville Notch, NH
Contact Nancy at: ncarey12@me.com or 802-899-1027
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IWRC On-Line Wildlife Rehab Classes
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News
State House Bill up for Vote - Regarding the feeding of wildlife
HR1885
Passed House and is now in the State Senate
• Makes it unlawful for a person to place, deposit, distribute, or
scatter grain, hay, or other food so as to intentionally lure, attract, or
entire "potentially habituated wildlife," which includes bears, cougars,
wolves, coyotes, deer, elk, and raccoons
• Establishes a tiered system of, starting with a warning and
progressing to the issuance of an infraction
• Creates a list of exempt persons and activities including Zoos and
lawfully operated wildlife refuges, or wildlife rehabilitators
• Protects wildlife from losing their fear of humans and protects the
public from serious health and safety risks associated with coming into
contact with wildlife
• Gives wildlife enforcement officers tools to investigate, educate
and fine neighbors who intentionally feed the above defined potentially
dangerous wildlife
• Does not penalize people for feeding their pets outdoors
To view the bill go to: Washington State Legislature Web Site
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Visit the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife new web site for wildlife rehabilitation at: WDFW Wildlife Rehabilitation Web Site
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New USFW Permit Region
Effective August 1, 2009, all migratory bird permits for California & Nevada will be issued through the new Regional 8 Office in Sacramento, CA replacing the Regional 1 Office in Portland, OR. Jennifer Brown is the new Migratory Bird Permit Specialist.
Here is the contact information:
Jennifer Brown
Migratory Bird Permit Office
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Region 8
2800 Cottage Way, Room W-2606
Sacramento, California 95825-1846
Jennifer_C_Brown@fws.gov
(916) 978-6183
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Wildlife Rehabber Insurance is Now Available
For a number of years wildlife rehabbers have expressed their difficulty in obtaining appropriate insurance coverage for rehabilitation activities at an affordable rate. NWRA is pleased that both The Hartford and Christian Baker Company have come together to formulate an insurance coverage plan with several different options for wildlife rehabilitators, including individuals that operate from their homes. The choices include covering your volunteers, loss of income due to an accident, liability insurance for an accident that involves the public, and, if desired, even health insurance options — all at prices that are very competitive.
A unique aspect of this offer is coverage for individual rehabilitators operating from their homes who are not incorporated nor have nonprofit status. Usually, wildlife rehabilitation activities are not covered under a homeowner’s insurance policy. Because having wild animals on your premises is not part of normal home activities, insurers view it as a "home business." The Hartford insurance program is designed specifically for wildlife rehabilitators.
NWRA does not receive any funds or compensation in goods or benefits as a result of this offer; nor does NWRA receive any compensation as a result of member participation and/or enrollment through this offer.
NWRA is not exclusively endorsing or recommending The Hartford or Christian Baker Company.
All requirements, including fees, are set by The Hartford and/or Christian Baker Company.
One requirement is that an individual or organization must be a member of NWRA to participate.
For details visit the NWRA Website:
Wildlife Rehab Insurance