USDA "Pest Control" Permit

d33rhunt3r · Mar 4, 2019

Is there such a permit through the USDA that allows you to go after "pest" species virtually uninhibited? My neighbor has stated he has some sort of permit to allow him to get all the coyotes, foxes, etc., etc., but I can't seem to find anything like that after looking for several days.

I know about the Maryland permits, like fur-bearer, which I have, but a USDA permit is totally new to me.

Thanks!

SRD · Mar 4, 2019

Maybe USFWS? I can't see where USDA would be involved unless he was using poison,just guessing here.

JDH146 · Mar 4, 2019

C. To obtain a landowner wildlife damage control permit, a person shall apply by telephone to USDA in Annapolis, Maryland, at 410-349-8055 or 1-877-463-6497.
https://dnr.maryland.gov/wildlife/Pages/Licenses/nuisancecoop.aspx

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danb · Mar 5, 2019

^^ thats not what I think OP is referring to, this is: https://dnr.maryland.gov/Wildlife/Pages/plants_wildlife/wildlifeproblems.aspx. or maybe its there, tl;dr

If this course of action is taken, homeowners must obtain a free landowner trapping permit by calling 1-877-463-6497. Permittees must comply with permit requirements and local firearms restrictions.

this does not apply to foxes. I dont think you need the pest permit for coyotes, that would be covered under your hunting license (coyote is season is all year round). If its in season and on your property, generally you can take it. Foxes dont cause damage unless you are feeding them. Groundhogs (aka woodchucks) are not protected and you dont need a permit for those either.

The Pest permit mainly applies to raccoons and the like which are causing damage. They will ask you a few questions about the "damage" and how you plan to get them, and how you plan to dispose of them.

d33rhunt3r · Mar 6, 2019

SRD said:
Maybe USFWS? I can't see where USDA would be involved unless he was using poison,just guessing here.

Yeah I wasn't sure how the USDA would be involved either. And he's only using high velocity lead pills. USFWS sounds like it would make more sense. Didn't think about them. Thanks for that suggestion

d33rhunt3r · Mar 6, 2019

danb said:
^^ thats not what I think OP is referring to, this is: https://dnr.maryland.gov/Wildlife/Pages/plants_wildlife/wildlifeproblems.aspx. or maybe its there, tl;dr

this does not apply to foxes. I dont think you need the pest permit for coyotes, that would be covered under your hunting license (coyote is season is all year round). If its in season and on your property, generally you can take it. Foxes dont cause damage unless you are feeding them. Groundhogs (aka woodchucks) are not protected and you dont need a permit for those either.

The Pest permit mainly applies to raccoons and the like which are causing damage. They will ask you a few questions about the "damage" and how you plan to get them, and how you plan to dispose of them.

I listed foxes as an example but probably shouldn't have. Yeah I saw the questions with a "test" to prove there's damage which is just insane.

It's hard for me to explain for certain what the neighbor exactly has as I'm learning second handed from my folks.

Thanks for the input everyone! I'll see if I can figure out what he has and what I need. I'll update later in case anyone is interested

d33rhunt3r · Mar 6, 2019

Also thanks for posting the DNR links. My other task was figuring out how DNR does deer damage permits now and I found that through a link.

lazarus · Mar 6, 2019

I mean, define damage. If the Fox is eating my chickens, that’s damage. Also fox do make burrows under sheds and things like that.

Though IIRC you don’t need a permit if an animal is causing imminent harm.

foxtrapper · Mar 9, 2019

Foxes eat poultry, sometimes get lambs and goat kids, they dig holes in fields or dig out old groundhog holes that were filled in fields ( the dirt sinks some and being its looser, they can dig it back out if they want). They make dens under sheds, usually by enlarging a groundhog hole. And I once had a call about fox poop being all over a lady's yard lol. And yes, the were fox poops all over the place.

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