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the open trapping season may be sold as provided by law. Sick or injured wildlife may bedelivered to a licensed wildlife rehabilitator for rehabilitation purposes within 24 hours ofcapturee. NWCO permittees must follow all state and federal laws, rules andregulations that apply to the taking of wildlife, with the exception of season dates and bag limits,except as otherwise provided in this section.f. All wildlife taken under a NWCO permit shall be taken and disposed ofin a manner to ensure safe and effective handling and/or euthanasia. Euthanasia of a capturedanimal is to be performed under the guidelines adopted by the American Veterinary MedicalAssociation.g. Traps or other capture devices set for live capture shall be checked aminimum of once every 24 hours and all animals removed. All traps and other capture devicesshall be marked with permanent tags bearing the name, address and telephone number of theNWCO.h. Only legal methods of take, as provided by existing law, shallbe authorized under the NWCO permit. In addition to legal traps and snares, nets and capture byhand are authorized.i. All traps and other capture devices shall be set in a manner that:i. will minimize the risk to non-target animals;ii. will minimize the risk to the public and to pets; andiii. is out of the view of the general public.j. The NWCO permit does not authorize the use of firearms, EXCEPT thatnutria, beaver, coyotes, armadillos and feral hogs where legal, may be taken as provided byexisting law. Firearms may also be used in accordance with the American Veterinary Medical
Association (AVMA) guidelines on euthanasia. Discharge of any firearms shall be subject to allstate, parish and municipal restrictions and ordinances.k. When relocation is authorized, the NWCO may have the wildlife inpossession for no more than 24 hours unless specifically authorized by the Department.l. Wildlife that is relocated shall be released at least five (5) miles outsideof any city limit and must be released within the state of Louisiana.m. Wildlife shall not be released on private land without writtenpermission of the landowner or landowner designee.n. Wildlife shall not be released on public land without first obtainingwritten permission from the governmental entity owning or administering the release property.o. Captured wildlife that appears to be sick or injured shall be turned overto a licensed rehabilitator or euthanized rather than be relocated. Burial or incineration of thesecarcasses is required.p. Raccoons and skunks shall not be relocated and shall be euthanized,within 12 hours of capture, in accordance with the current American Veterinary MedicalAssociation (AVMA) guidelines on euthanasia.
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