RJ
03-10-2008, 08:45 AM
A written examination for New Yorkers interested in becoming licensed volunteer wildlife rehabilitators will be given on Friday* April 11* 2008* Patricia Riexinger* Director of Fish* Wildlife* and Marine Resources for the State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)* announced today.
“Wildlife rehabilitators provide the selfless service of caring for injured* sick and orphaned wild animals*” Director Riexinger said. “The ultimate goal of wildlife rehabilitators is to prepare the animals for their return to the wild.”
The exam is offered twice a year. The spring exam will be held from 10 a.m. to noon* April 11 at designated locations around the state. The deadline for registering to take the exam is Friday March 28* 2008. There is no charge for either the exam or the license issued by the DEC.
Applicants should understand that a great deal of technical skill and a significant commitment of time* money and effort are required to be a wildlife rehabilitator. Prospective applicants are encouraged to gain experience by serving as an assistant to a licensed wildlife rehabilitator.
A wildlife rehabilitator study guide and examination manual are available to applicants for $15 a set. The materials were developed by wildlife rehabilitators* veterinarians and biologists to teach applicants about the practice of wildlife rehabilitation* including technical requirements for licensed volunteers.
Applicants must be at least 16 years of age* submit an application along with two character references* have no convictions for violations of the State Environmental Conservation Law and be interviewed by a regional staff person after taking the examination.
For applications* study materials and additional information you can contact the Special Licenses Unit at (518) 402-8985* or by writing to: NYSDEC Special Licenses Unit 625 Broadway* Albany* NY 12233-4752.
“Wildlife rehabilitators provide the selfless service of caring for injured* sick and orphaned wild animals*” Director Riexinger said. “The ultimate goal of wildlife rehabilitators is to prepare the animals for their return to the wild.”
The exam is offered twice a year. The spring exam will be held from 10 a.m. to noon* April 11 at designated locations around the state. The deadline for registering to take the exam is Friday March 28* 2008. There is no charge for either the exam or the license issued by the DEC.
Applicants should understand that a great deal of technical skill and a significant commitment of time* money and effort are required to be a wildlife rehabilitator. Prospective applicants are encouraged to gain experience by serving as an assistant to a licensed wildlife rehabilitator.
A wildlife rehabilitator study guide and examination manual are available to applicants for $15 a set. The materials were developed by wildlife rehabilitators* veterinarians and biologists to teach applicants about the practice of wildlife rehabilitation* including technical requirements for licensed volunteers.
Applicants must be at least 16 years of age* submit an application along with two character references* have no convictions for violations of the State Environmental Conservation Law and be interviewed by a regional staff person after taking the examination.
For applications* study materials and additional information you can contact the Special Licenses Unit at (518) 402-8985* or by writing to: NYSDEC Special Licenses Unit 625 Broadway* Albany* NY 12233-4752.