Tennessee animal & wildlife control insurance
Tennessee wildlife control operators generally carry general liability as their core policy — and unlike most states, Tennessee’s permit rule explicitly calls out carrying liability insurance as a condition of the permit.
Licensing & permits in Tennessee
Charging a fee to control nuisance wildlife in Tennessee requires an Animal Damage Control Permit from the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA), which requires demonstrated knowledge of wildlife control through training or experience. TWRA’s published permit conditions specifically require permit holders to carry adequate liability insurance — confirm current requirements directly with the agency.
Operating rules to know
Permit holders may generally only control wildlife with the written permission of the property owner and only on that property, must keep records of every job (client name and address, methods used, species and count taken, and disposition), and submit those records to TWRA by June 30 each year. Permits generally renew annually on July 1.
Who needs it in Tennessee
Common Tennessee work includes raccoon, opossum, and beaver control, and nuisance wildlife calls across Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville, and Chattanooga.
Because Tennessee’s permit conditions call out liability insurance directly, having a certificate ready before you apply or renew can help keep your permit in good standing.
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