15A N.C. Admin. Code 10H.1501

Current through Register Vol. 38, No. 24, June 17, 2024

Section 10H .1501 - WILDLIFE CONTROL AGENT LICENSE ELIGIBILITY AND REQUIREMENTS

(a) The following definitions shall apply in this Section:

(1) "Wildlife control agent" or "WCA" means an individual that holds a current and valid wildlife control agent license issued by the Commission.

(2) "Wildlife control agent license" or "WCA license" means a license issued by the Commission that authorizes an individual to engage in wildlife damage control or wildlife removal activities by means of a depredation permit.

(b) It shall be unlawful to engage in wildlife damage control or wildlife removal activities for compensation, including eviction or exclusion activities, without first obtaining a wildlife control agent (WCA) license from the Commission, except that licensed trappers taking wild animals during the applicable open trapping season for that species shall not be required to obtain a WCA license.

(c) Individuals meeting the following requirements shall qualify for a WCA license:

(1) completion of a Commission-approved, WCA training course, that reviews the following:

(A) wildlife laws and rules, including methods of take, trapping, and depredation; and

(B) safe, humane wildlife handling techniques.

(2) a passing score of at least 80 percent on the WCA examination as specified in Paragraph (e) of this Rule.

(3) no wildlife misdemeanor convictions, as specified in G.S. 113-294 or G.S. 14, Article 47, that resulted in a license suspension or revocation within the five years preceding completion of the WCA training course.

(d) Individuals may register for a Commission-approved training course at www.ncwildlife.org/wca. Required information shall include the following:

(1) the applicant's name, mailing address, email address, residence address, telephone number, driver's license number, and date of birth; and

(2) organizational affiliation, if applicable.

(e) Individuals scoring at least an 80 percent on the WCA examination provided by the Commission shall be deemed to have received a passing score and to have successfully demonstrated knowledge of wildlife laws and safe, humane wildlife handling techniques. Individuals failing to obtain a passing score on the WCA examination shall receive one opportunity to re-take the examination and receive a passing score without being required to retake the WCA training course.

(f) A WCA license shall not be transferable between individuals.

15A N.C. Admin. Code 10H .1501

Authority G.S. 113-134; 113-273; 113-274;
Eff. May 1, 2021.

Authority G.S. 113-134; 113-273; 113-274;
Eff. 5/1/2021.