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Saturday Classes – 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Doors open at 8:30
Wildlife Capture and Transport Pennsylvania Certification Class
For those seeking permits for the capture and transport of wildlife in Pennsylvania, this all-day course is the first step in helping you meet the Pennsylvania state permitting requirements.
This entertaining and enlightening course covers the basics of wildlife capture in the field including legal issues, safety, equipment, recognizing true emergencies, proper capture and handling techniques, public relations, and education.
A written exam will be given at the end of class. A passing score of 80% (along with sponsorship from a permitted wildlife rehabilitator and approval by the local WCO) is necessary for obtaining a permit in Pennsylvania.
Sunday Classes – 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Doors open at 8:30
9 am – First-Aid in the Field
Capture myopathy, identifying wing fractures, wounds, and bleeding, stabilization,
10: 30 am – Reptile Rescue – Rudy Arceo, The Venom Institute
Natural history of Pennsylvania reptiles, safe handling, and transport, identification, snake bites.
12 noon – lunch
1 pm – All About Traps – Peggy Hentz
Trapping regulations that pertain to CT Permittees, Using live traps, Handling animals caught in traps, Glue Traps, Bel Chatri Traps for raptors
2 pm – Waterfowl rescue – Susan DeArment – Wildlife in Need
Rescue techniques for ducks, geese, swans, and heron
3:15 – Round Table
Bring your questions, tips, and tricks