Commercial Nuisance Wildlife Control
Operator
A Commercial Nuisance Wildlife Control Operator (NWCO) permit authorizes a
person to take and transport specified wildlife at any time for commercial
nuisance wildlife control purposes.
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A
person must be at least 18 years old to apply for a NWCO permit.
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NWCO permit is valid from March 1 through the last day of February and costs
$100 per year.
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A
permitted NWCO wishing to sell the pelts of furbearers taken during the
statewide furbearer season needs to possess a valid trapping or hunting license.
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An
annual activity report must be completed and returned to the department
before a permit may be renewed.
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Amendments
to 301 KAR 3:120 require a NWCO to successfully pass an examination administered
by the KDFWR. A
score of 70% or better must be achieved in order to obtain a permit for
2006-2007 and beyond.
Call 800-858-1549 to make an appointment to take the test.
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NWCOs
who use a gun for nuisance control purposes must provide proof of completion of
the Kentucky Hunter Education Program or a course offered by another
jurisdiction that meets the course standards set by the International Hunter
Education Association.
Call 800-858-1549 or check http://fw.ky.gov/navigation.asp?cid=145&NavPath=C117
to find out when and where training is available in your county.
People born before Jan. 1, 1975 are
not exempt from the Hunter Education Course.
Please send a copy of your orange hunter safety certification card, which
you can return with your NWCO application or mail it to Attn: Laura Patton # 1
Sportsman’s Lane,
Frankfort
,
KY
40601
