What to do about Nuisance, Dangerous or Injured Wildlife

If humans are in immediate physical danger from an aggressive animal, CALL 9-1-1.

CDFW must follow Established Guidelines when dealing with wildlife that threatens Public Safety.

Report Wildlife Mortality

If you see dead fish, birds or other wildlife, DO NOT TOUCH! But do let us know by filling out the Mortality Reporting Form.

Injured or Orphaned Wildlife

CDFW issues permits to independent facilities for wildlife rehabilitation.
Consult a nearby Rehabilitation Facility BEFORE removing an animal from the wild.

Report Wildlife Problems

To report general wildlife problems contact your Regional CDFW Office.

Living with Wildlife: Advice for common human-wildlife interactions

• General
  • Rodenticide Warning!
    Careless use of poison baits used to control rodents can injure or kill pets and wild animals.
  • PEST NOTES by the University of California, Integrated Pest Management
    methods for deterring problems with dozens of wildlife, plant, and bug species, including: coyote, deer, opossum, raccoons, rattlesnakes, skunks, squirrels, swallows and woodpeckers
  • Wildlife Pest Control Around Gardens and Homes
    (book available for purchase from the University of California)
• Bears
  • Keep Me Wild
• Coyote
  • Keep Me Wild
  • USDA Fact Sheet
• Deer
  • Keep Me Wild
  • A Gardener's Guide to Preventing Deer Damage
• Kit Fox
  • Keep Me Wild
• Mountain Lion
  • Keep Me Wild
• Reptiles
  • General Information on California Rattlesnakes (PDF)
  • Rattlesnakes in California
  • Avoiding Conflicts with Venomous Snakes (Nevada)
• Turkeys
  • Keep Me Wild
• Waterfowl (Ducks, Geese, etc.)
  • USDA Fact Sheet (PDF)