Wildlife removal in Alabama
Nuisance wildlife removal in Alabama is overseen by the ADCNR Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division. Commercial operators must hold an NWCO permit. Property owners are allowed to capture one nuisance furbearer per incident without a permit, but professional control requires licensing.
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What Alabama law allows
- Commercial wildlife control operators must obtain an annual NWCO permit from ADCNR.
- Landowners can take one nuisance furbearer per damage incident without a permit.
- Live-caught nuisance animals may not be relocated across a county line or a major river drainage.
- Captured animals must be released within these geographical bounds or humanely dispatched.
Rules paraphrased from the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) — the primary source. Last reviewed 2026-07-16.
Relocation rules
Alabama law prohibits moving live-caught animals across county lines or major river systems to limit disease transmission. Release must occur locally or the animal must be humanely dispatched.
Bat rules
Bat exclusion is the standard method in Alabama, with timing scheduled to avoid summer maternity seasons to prevent trapping flightless young.
City guides in Alabama
Alabama wildlife law FAQs
Can a raccoon or squirrel be relocated anywhere in Alabama?
No. Alabama regulations prohibit transporting live-caught nuisance animals across county lines or major river drainages. Any relocation must be kept strictly local and within the same county/river basin.
Is a permit needed for wildlife removal in Alabama?
Property owners can take one animal causing damage without a permit. However, any professional hired to perform wildlife removal must be licensed with a Nuisance Wildlife Control Operator (NWCO) permit.
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