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Department of Natural Resources
Nuisance Wildlife Operator Licence |
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| Who Needs This Licence? |
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Anyone who wants to engage in a business (that is, someone who wants
to charge a fee) to trap, kill, frighten away, discourage or keep nuisance
wildlife off the premises in Nova Scotia requires this licence.
Note: This does not apply to people dealing with mice, rats, voles or
shrews. |
| Issuing Department / Agency: |
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N.S. Department of Natural Resources
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| Where can you get this Licence and / or further
information? |
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Any of the Local or Area Offices
of the N.S. Department of Natural Resources. (See Offices,
N.S. Department of Natural Resources.)
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| Application Forms & Process: |
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Application can be made at the nearest Local
or Area Offices of the N.S. Department of Natural Resources.
The applicant must undergo a test and interview to demonstrate competency
and knowledge, and must have a Fur Harvester's
Licence
or a.Fur Harvester Certification
If all requirements are met and the application is approved, the licence
will be sent to the applicant by mail. |
| Waiting Period: |
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1 week |
| Expiry & Renewal: |
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This licence is valid for up to 1 year, expiring on March 31st. It can be renewed, and the renewal time starts the middle of February. The renewal process is started by the licence holder before it expires.
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| Price: |
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Initial Application and Annual Renewal: $6.83 plus HST |
| Related Requirements: |
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- A valid Wildlife Resources Card, N.S.
Department of Natural Resources,
- Fur Harvester's Licence or Course, N.S.
Department of Natural Resources;
- Rifle Transport Permit, N.S. Department
of Natural Resources;
- Nuisance Wildlife Permit, N.S. Department
of Natural Resources.
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| Additional Information: |
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- The licence holder's must maintain an operator's log report and provide
a copy to the N.S. Department of Natural Resources annually.
- A Licensed operator may act as an agent for the owner / occupant
of the land to obtain a Nuisance Wildlife Permit
to enable a protected species to be trapped or killed.
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| Legislative Authority: |
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Wildlife Act,
Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, Chapter 504, Section
113
General Wildlife
Regulations, Section 5 |
