Special Licenses Unit Important Information and Dates

Welcome to the Special Licenses Unit (SLU) information page. On this page you will find information about upcoming events such as examinations, seminars and license related deadlines. We will be routinely updating this page so please return often to catch up on the latest information concerning your license or events that you may be interested in.

For information about a specific license type please follow the appropriate links provided on the Special Licenses web page.

If you have any questions or comments please contact us at 518-402-8985 or by email at fwslu@gw.dec.state.ny.us

License Expiration Dates

March 31

Crocodilian Permit
Crocodilian Registration Permit
Domestic Game Animal Breeder
Domestic Game Bird Breeder
Shooting Preserve License

September 30

Nuisance Wildlife Control License

December 31

Falconry License
Field Trial License
Fishing Preserve License
Fur Breeder License
Wildlife Rehabilitator License

Annual State Exams

Falconry Exam - April
Wildlife Rehabilitator Exam - April
Leashed Tracking Dog Exam - August
Nuisance Wildlife Control Operator Exam - Variable

Upcoming Events

November 13-15, 2009

- NYS Wildlife Rehabilitation Council 2009 Seminar (the NYS Wildlife Rehabilitation Exam and the Nusiance Wildlife Control Operator test will be given at this event)

For Information go to the National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association website.

November 6-7, 2009

- NYS Falconry Association Annual Field Meet (the NYS Falconry License Exam will be held at this event)

For Information go to the New York State Falconry Association website.

General

Please read all license conditions BEFORE conducting any activity pursuant to your license.
The licensee assumes all liability and responsibility for any activities conducted under the authority of their license or any actions resulting from activities authorized by their license.
The renewal of a license is the responsibility of the licensee.

News

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