Current through August 26, 2024
(1) GENERAL. A person desiring to
rehabilitate wildlife in Wisconsin shall submit all of the following
information required by the department on an application form supplied by the
department:
(a) A signed consulting
veterinarian agreement from a veterinarian who is willing to consult with the
applicant and assist the applicant with care and treatment of wild animals
being rehabilitated and who is in compliance with the Animal Medicinal Drug Use
Clarification Act of 1994.
(b) For
basic licenses, a signed sponsorship agreement from an advanced licensee who
has agreed to sponsor the basic applicant.
(c) For an advanced license applicant, a
signed evaluation form from the advanced sponsor and consulting veterinarian
which indicates compliance with s.
NR 19.73(3).
(d) Certification that the applicant has read
and understands this subchapter and the code of ethics and that the applicant
agrees to comply with all provisions of this subchapter and the code of
ethics.
(e) Written assurance from
the applicant that the facility is in compliance with local ordinances and
zoning regulations.
(2)
OUTSTATE. The department may issue the appropriate rehabilitation license to an
individual possessing a valid rehabilitators license or permit from another
state or province, provided that the minimum requirements of the basic or
advanced rehabilitators licenses described in this subchapter are met.
Applicants shall satisfy all of the following criteria:
(a) Pass an examination meeting the
requirements of s.
NR 19.75.
(b)
Possess a signed consulting veterinarian agreement from a veterinarian who is
willing to consult with the applicant and assist the applicant with care and
treatment of wildlife being rehabilitated.
(c) Possess a signed letter of recommendation
from a consulting veterinarian and a currently licensed rehabilitator, previous
or current sponsor, current employer, or other individual which indicates
compliance with s.
NR 19.73(2) or (3). A letter of
recommendation shall include and reference specific training and experiences
comparable to information on a basic level evaluation form.
(d) Sign a certification that the applicant
has read and understands this subchapter and that the applicant agrees to
comply with all provisions of this subchapter.
(e) Allow an inspection of facilities to
assure that the applicant's facilities meet the requirements of s.
NR 19.77.
(3) LICENSE RENEWAL. An applicant for renewal
of any rehabilitation license shall submit proof of having obtained at least
one continuing education credit during the preceding license period. Qualifying
continuing education credits are:
(a)
National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association, International Wildlife
Rehabilitation Council, or Wisconsin Wildlife Rehabilitator's Association
workshops, classes, or conferences.
(b) Participation in a research project,
coursework, specialized rehabilitation care, or other activities, workshops,
classes, or conferences which have been approved by the department.
Wildlife rehabilitation application, evaluation form,
sponsorship agreement, veterinary agreements, and the code of ethics will be
available at http://dnr.wi.gov/ or upon request at DNR Service Centers, by
writing the Bureau of Wildlife Management, PO Box 7921, 101 S. Webster St.,
Madison, WI 53707-7921 or by calling
1-888-936-7463.
