Depredation Permit

Migratory Bird Depredation Permit

In most cases, any person, agency, corporation or municipality will need a U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) migratory bird depredation permit when handling migratory bird problems. For more information, visit the USFWS Migratory Bird Program website _{(External Link)} or call DEC's Special Licenses Unit at 518-402-8985.

All Other Depredation Permits

For other wildlife problems, contact a Regional DEC Wildlife Office or visit DEC's Nuisance Species webpage to identify whether you will need a depredation permit or license to take a wild animal causing a nuisance, destroying property, or threatening public health or welfare.

Applicable Laws and Regulations

New York Codes Rules and Regulations (NYCRR)

Part 175 - Special Licenses and Permits - Definitions and Uniform Procedures

New York Environmental Conservation Law (ECL)

The following links leave DEC's website:

11-0523 - Destructive or Menacing Wildlife; Taking Without Permit _{(External Link)}
11-0521 - Destructive Wildlife; Taking Pursuant to Permit _{(External Link)}
11-0505(5) - Interference with Fish and Wildlife _{(External Link)}