Nuisance Wildlife Concerns? Tips on Avoiding Conflicts

WILDLIFE DOES NOT HAVE TO BE A NUISANCE: FIND OUT WAYS TO CONTROL WHAT STAYS IN YOUR YARD

 

Most wildlife has no interest in coming close to humans.  And, in fact, wildlife has an inherent fear of people.  However, animals such as deer, coyotes, bears, raccoons, foxes and skunks often get labeled as a nuisance due to their sometimes intrusive and destructive habits in suburban settings, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division.  Why? Because of easy access to “food.”

 

“Wildlife can, and will, take advantage of ‘easy food’ opportunities.  So, it is our job, as homeowners, to ensure that we are keeping these non-natural foods away from wildlife – for our safety and for the animals,” says John Bowers, chief of the game management section of Wildlife Resources Division.

 

MORE INFORMATION

• Full News Release on Nuisance Wildlife
• Nuisance Wildlife Information Page
• Nuisance Wildlife Video
• Nuisance Wildlife Trapper List

 

 

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