State agency
State Wildlife Agency
State fish and game departments. Manage hunting, fishing, and most non-endangered wildlife. Often handle nuisance wildlife and habitat issues.
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What they handle
- Game and non-game wildlife
- State-listed species
- Habitat permits on state land
What they don't handle
- Federally listed species (USFWS)
- Marine fisheries (NOAA)
Common permits
- Scientific collecting
- Nuisance wildlife removal
Common complaints
- Poaching
- Habitat destruction
- Wildlife rehabilitation issues
Common documents
- State species lists
- Habitat surveys
Questions to ask
- Are any state-listed species present?
- What state surveys have been done at this site?
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