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have the authority to enter a property without the
written consent of the property's owner or manager.
If the wildlife causing the problem resides on an
adjacent property, Wildlife Services will attempt to
obtain access, but they will not trespass on another's
property without permission.
Like Extension, Wildlife Services offers science-
based solutions to wildlife conflicts. Occasionally, a
landowner may desire-or even insist on-a solu-
tion that has not been demonstrated to be safe or
effective. While Wildlife Services negotiates with
landowners on which methods can be used on their
property, they will use their decision-making pro-
cesses to find a solution. At times, this may not be the
solution preferred by the landowner. For example,
Wildlife Services would not cut down a tree with an
eagle nest in it to discourage eagle depredations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will Wildlife Services...
Provide total, full-time control on a property?
Some resources (e.g., sheep and goats) require a
greater degree of protection than others. Wildlife
Services will implement resource protection con-
sistent with the risk and will evaluate and adapt as
circumstances dictate. However, full-time control
is rarely utilized on any given property.
Trap within city limits?
Wildlife Services has the authority to implement
management but evaluates the risks to nontarget
wildlife and pets as part of its decision-making
process. Traps may be set within city limits, but
only if access is limited and no threat to nontarget
wildlife is present.
Sell me M-44 devices or livestock protection
collars?
Wildlife Services does not sell M-44 devices, cap-
sules, or the livestock protection collar. Prospec-tive applicators need to check with the Pesticide
Division of the Texas Department of Agriculture
for license information and sources of supply.
Wildlife Services does have access to some spe-
cific control materials which are manufactured by
the Pocatello Supply Depot. Contact your local
district supervisor for a specific request.
Remove the nuisance animals (squirrels,
raccoons, etc.)from my attic?
In most Texas cities, nuisance wildlife control
operators (NWCOs) are available to provide
urban pest services. NWCOs also offer a wide
range of services, such as removing droppings or
repairing damage, which Wildlife Services does
not offer. By federal statute, Wildlife Services
is also prohibited from engaging in commensal
rodent management.
Remove snakes from my property?
Snakes are an important part of ecosystems,
and Wildlife Services does not regularly remove
snakes from rural property. Urban specialists
may remove snakes on a case-by-case basis if they
pose a threat to human safety or if the snake is in
danger. Snakes are usually relocated if a suitable
site is available.
CEAs should strive to learn from every dam-
age event they encounter to hone their skills for
future incidents.
Whom to Contact
Texas Wildlife Services is arranged into eight
districts, with a state headquarters in San Antonio.
District supervisors oversee technicians and trou-
bleshooters in their area of responsibility and act
as a dispatcher for damage management needs. For
support in your area, start by finding your corre-
sponding district on the map on the next page, then
contact the appropriate district supervisor.4
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Tomechek, John M. & Bodenchuk, Michael J. Working with Texas Wildlife Services: A County Extension Agent’s Guide, pamphlet, 2021; Austin, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1486964/m1/4/: accessed July 16, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.