New York animal & wildlife control insurance
New York nuisance wildlife control operators generally carry general liability as their core policy, built around the third-party injury and property-damage exposure of trapping and removal work.
Licensing & permits in New York
New York requires a Nuisance Wildlife Control Operator (NWCO) license from the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). Applicants must be at least 18, complete DEC-approved NWCO training (site evaluation, non-lethal and exclusion methods, capture and handling), and pass an online exam with a score of 80% or higher. Operators who use firearms or certain foothold/body-gripping traps need additional DEC certifications. Confirm current requirements with the DEC before operating.
Operating rules to know
The NWCO license fee is generally $50, paid annually, and licenses expire every September 30. New York does not require NWCO applicants to be state residents.
Who needs it in New York
Common New York work includes raccoon, squirrel, and bat exclusion from homes, and nuisance wildlife calls across New York City, Long Island, and the upstate metro areas.
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