Wildlife Rehabilitation
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An application
for “Wildlife Rehabilitation Permit, New Applicant” or “Wildlife
Rehabilitation Permit, Renewal” should be filled out and signed by the
applicant and a Conservation Officer.
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Mail the
application and check or money order back to #1 Sportsman’s Lane,
Frankfort
,
KY
40601
.
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Permit fee is
$25.00 / year
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License year runs
from Jan. 1 through Dec. 31
Requirements
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Be a minimum of
18 years old
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Submit proof of
successful completion of The International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council (IWRC)
course “Basic Rehabilitation” or obtain a “course pending” status for up
to 1 year or until test is completed. Veterinarians
are exempt from testing requirements. For
questions regarding the test, direct them to IWRC 408-271-2685.
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Have facility
pre-inspected by a local Conservation Officer.
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If a person wants
to rehabilitate migratory birds, they must obtain and submit proof to the
Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources (KDFWR) of a Federal
Rehabilitation Permit for migratory birds. They
can get an application online at www.fws.gov
or contact Ms. Resee Collins of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service at
404-679-7051. USFWS requires proof
of a Kentucky Rehabilitation Permit before a federal permit can be
issued. Therefore, KDFWR will issue
a Rehabilitation Permit, but it will be invalid until proof of a Federal
Rehabilitation Permit for migratory birds is submitted to KDFWR.
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A person holding
a Wildlife Rehabilitation Permit cannot also hold a Captive Wildlife
Permit.
