Wildlife Rehabilitator Exam and License

The rehabilitator exam consists of 100 multiple-choice questions. It is offered statewide in the spring at most regional DEC offices. It is also offered every fall at the annual conference of the New York State Wildlife Rehabilitation Council (NYSWRC).

The annual state examinations for the Wildlife Rehabilitators License and Falconry Apprentice License will be held on Friday, April 20, 2012 at DEC Regional Offices statewide. Applications to register for the exams are due no later than April 6, 2012.

Study Materials: To obtain the study materials for the exam, send a check or money order for $15 with a note stating your request to the NYSDEC Special Licenses Unit (address available below).

Application: To sign up for an exam, or apply for this license, complete the Wildlife Rehabilitator License Application (PDF, 166 kb), and send to the following address:

NYSDEC
Special Licenses Unit
625 Broadway
Albany, NY 12233-4752

Questions/Concerns: Contact the Special Licenses Unit at 518-402-8985 or by e-mail

Please note:

• Native wildlife may not be kept as pets in New York State.
• This license expires annually on December 31.
• There is no fee for this license.

Wildlife Rehab Log

Wildlife Rehab Log Tally

Wildlife Rehab Log/Tally instructions

RVS Log and Tally Instructions

RVS Interview Application

http://www.nyswrc.org/

http://www.fws.gov/migratorybirds/index.html

Next Annual Wildlife Conference   

 http://www.nyswrc.org/     Click the link for more info

The 2012 Conference will be held Oct. 5,6 & 7, 2012 at the Doubletree Hotel in Syracuse, NY