Agreement On International Humane Trapping Standards In North Carolina
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The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission provides technical guidance to people dealing with nuisance raccoons. Be- cause raccoons are a rabies vector, they cannot be trapped and relocated under any circumstances. All trapped raccoons must be euthanized.
Humane traps, or box traps, are an effective means of capturing certain dogs and cats that won't allow humans to approach. Three Retrievers Lost Pet Rescue has trapped hundreds of cats and dogs in Tru-Catch humane traps without a single significant injury.
A permit must be obtained from the NCDA&CS State Veterinarian before importing any of the following animals into North Carolina: skunk; fox; raccoon; ringtail; bobcat; other North and South American felines such as lynx, cougars, jaguars, etc.; marten; brushtail possum.
In North Carolina and South Carolina, a trapping license covers the taking of armadillo, beaver, coyote, groundhog, mink, muskrat, nutria, opossum, otter, raccoon, skunk, weasel and bobcat. Also, gray and red foxes can be taken in specific counties under a special season and local regulations.
Red fox may be hunted (but not trapped) by a resident, without a licence and at all times of the year on any privately owned land to which he or she has the right of access. Check with your municipality on any restrictions on the use of firearms. Never feed foxes.
Foxes are definitely hard to catch in a live trap - you need a much larger one than you'd expect. Leg hold traps are your best bet - depending where you live you may need a licensed trapper to set them.
Red fox may be hunted (but not trapped) by a resident, without a licence and at all times of the year on any privately owned land to which he or she has the right of access. Check with your municipality on any restrictions on the use of firearms.