Nuisance Wildlife - Who To Call

Live trapping and relocating problem-wildlife such as these juvenile raccoons is allowed by state law, though local ordinances need to be checked. (Image courtesy Internet Center for Wildlife Damage Management and USDA Wildlife Services.)

Common Wildlife Species - Options

Contact your Local County Extension Office.
Call the USDA Wildlife Services nuisance wildlife hotline at 833-345-0315.
Hire a local nuisance wildlife control operator. These individuals and companies are not certified by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, and there is no guarantee of their service. To find a list, go to the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission's nuisance wildlife webpage, click on the tab Nuisance Wildlife Resources, then scroll down near the bottom of the page where it says "I Want To Hire Somebody to Solve My Nuisance Wildlife Problems." Click on the PDF list of Arkansas nuisance wildlife control operators.

Species-Specific Contacts

Some listed below require special knowledge, permits, services or other response.

Alligators

Arkansas Game and Fish Commission - talk to a Game Warden assigned to your county (800-364-4263)

Bats

Hire a nuisance bat control operator - these individuals and companies are not certified by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, and there is no guarantee of their service. Look under "Bats" and document titled "Nuisance Bat Control Operators."
Most bats are healthy and should not be feared, but if a bat appears sick or is acting unusual, it could have rabies, a disease which is deadly to mammals including people. Do not approach or pick up the bat. Contact a game warden with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (800-364-4263) or the Arkansas Department of Health for assistance.

Beavers

The Arkansas Natural Resources Commission manages the Conservation District Beaver Control Program. Contact your Conservation District for more details to identify the beaver control officer in your district.
Call the USDA Wildlife Services nuisance wildlife hotline at 833-345-0315.

Black Bears

Black Bear Program Coordinator, Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (800-364-4263) or a regional office.

Black Vultures

Black Vultures in Arkansas with information on obtaining a permit (University of Arkansas | Arkansas Farm Bureau)
USDA Wildlife Services nuisance wildlife hotline (833-345-0315)

Feral Dogs or Cats

City or county Animal Control
County Sheriff’s Office

Feral Hogs (Wild Pigs, Wild Boar, Feral Swine)

The expanding feral hog population in Arkansas is of increasing concern. (Image courtesy Clint Turnage, USDA Wildlife Services.)

USDA Wildlife Services at 501-835-2318 or nuisance wildlife hotline at 833-345-0315.
Conservation District Office (there are several pilot projects in the state)
If property is near state or federal lands, contact their office.
Feral Hogs (Wild Pigs, Wild Boar, Feral Swine) University of Arkansas

Fish-eating Birds

USDA Wildlife Services nuisance wildlife hotline (833-345-0315).

Mountain Lions (Cougars, Panthers)

Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (800-364-4263)

Migratory birds

USDA Wildlife Services nuisance wildlife hotline (833-345-0315).

Skunks

See the information above about options for common species. An exception is a skunk which is acting unusual or aggressive. It could have rabies, a disease which is deadly to mammals including people. Contact your local Animal Control, law enforcement officer, or game warden for assistance. Contact the Arkansas Department of Health about testing.

Snakes

Hire a nuisance wildlife control operator - these individuals and companies are not certified by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, and there is no guarantee of their service. Click on the tab labeled "Nuisance Wildlife Resources," then scroll down to "I Want to Hire Somebody to Solve My Nuisance Wildlife Problems" on the webpage.