If you have any questions about the wildlife of St. Paul, you can contact the Minnesota Wildlife Commission, sometimes called the Minnesota Fish & Wildlife Agency. Minnesota game wardens address many wildlife management matters, from hunting licenses, to poaching, endangered species, and St. Paul wildlife management. They deal with wild animals outside the range of a pest control company, such as cougars or bears. If you have a problem with nuisance wildlife in St. Paul like squirrels, snakes, bats, or raccoons, the state agency is very unlikely to help. You need to hire a private company (here are their prices) such as Oakridge Wildlife Control at 763-703-2600.

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I also have listed several sources for free St. Paul wildlife help. One example, if you've found an injured animal or lost baby bird or other baby animal is the St. Paul Wildlife Rehabilitation Clinic: 651-486-9453 Or just read below for more info about the wild animals of St. Paul.

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Minnesota State bird: Common loon
State mammal: Black bear
State amphibian: Northern leopard frog
State fish: Walleye
State insect: Monarch butterfly

Minnesota is the northernmost state second only to Alaska. It is known as "the land of 10,000 lakes"-and for good reason. There are actually well over 11,000 glacial lakes throughout the landscape. Those 11,000 lakes are joined by over 6,000 streams and rivers. Minnesota has abundant farm land to the south and a large expanse of forest called the North Woods. Over 60 percent of the state's population is condensed into the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area, leaving the rest of the state sparsely populated. Minnesota also has over 10 million acres of wetlands, the most of any state except Alaska.

Even though this state has preserved areas of old-growth forests, the majority of the forested land-about one third of the state-is re-growth. Much of Minnesota was logged in its early years, an activity that created so much loss of habitat, common native animals like bison, caribou, elk, and pine martin have dwindled. The new forests are excellent, however, for smaller creatures like raccoons, foxes, bats, skunks, porcupines, and bobcats.

Minnesota has a multitude of squirrels including the flying squirrel, the fox squirrel, the gray squirrel, the red squirrel, and the thirteen-lined ground squirrel (also known as the Minnesota gopher).

The prairie land in the state has its usual mix of creatures. There are plenty of moles, voles, mice, rats, and gophers. Living off these animals as a food supply are animals like the badger. This large, fierce creature lives in an underground burrow which it will violently defend.

Not surprisingly, the abundance of wetlands in this state provides a fantastic ecosystem for many aquatic and semi-aquatic animals. Minnesota has a thriving population of beavers, otters, and muskrats. The state is home to hundreds of reptiles and amphibians like blue-spotted salamanders, painted turtles, mudpuppies, prairie skinks, and mink frogs.

With plenty of habitat, the state can easily support larger animals. It has the highest number of timber wolves outside of Alaska. Other large predators, like mountain lions, coyotes, and bears can be spotted all through the state. Their counterparts, the large grazing animals, are moose, elk, bison, and caribou. White-tailed deer are the most populous of the large hooved-animals. They provide an ample supply of food for the timber wolves roaming the countryside.

If you need a professional wildlife trapper in St. Paul, MN call Oakridge Wildlife Control: 763-703-2600

St. Paul Raccoons:

This masked animal is fairly common in St. Paul, MN. They frequently raid trash cans and steal pet food. They also often choose to live in the attic or chimney of your home. One of Minnesota's beautiful animals, but often a nuisance. We offer St. Paul raccoon removal.

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St. Paul Squirrels:

Squirrels are often a pest in St. Paul. They love to live in an attic, and will chew on wood or electrical wires. They are agile creatures, and live throughout the state of Minnesota. Call Oakridge Wildlife Control if you need squirrel removal in St. Paul.

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St. Paul Opossum:

You may spot this animal in St. Paul at night time, perhaps rooting through your garbage. This opportunistic animal will take your pet's food or live under your porch. The possum is a great Minnesota survivor, and not all that ugly.

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St. Paul Snakes:

There are many species of snakes in St. Paul, but few are venomous. If you need help identifying snakes of Minnesota, browse this site or give us a call at 763-703-2600. We at Oakridge Wildlife Control can provide St. Paul snake control any time you need us.

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St. Paul Rat Control:

The Norway Rat, Roof Rat, and House Mouse inhabit most areas of North America that people inhabit, including most Minnesota cities. They contaminate food and love to live in the walls or attic of a home. Oakridge Wildlife Control can get rid of them once and for all.

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St. Paul Bats:

Bats are special animals, and found throughout Minnesota. They are good creatures and eat a lot of insects, but if you have an infestation of bats in your home or building, you can give us a call for professional St. Paul bat removal and control.

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REPORT WILDLIFE ISSUES: (651) 645-7387

To report a dead animal on the road, an injured bird, a lost baby squirrel, a dangerous bear, or anything like that, call animal services at (651) 645-7387

If they can't help, call the Minnesota Wildlife Commission at (651) 645-7387. You can also call your local sheriff department at (651) 645-7387 - they often deal with public wildlife issues.

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We are experts with all kinds of MN wildlife and are familiar with the wild animals native to St. Paul. If you need St. Paul pigeon control, geese or other bird removal, we can help. We are experts with skunks and skunk problems, digging animals such as moles, armadillos, & groundhogs, and we offer Minnesota beaver control and removal. Oakridge Wildlife Control also provides dead animal removal services. 763-703-2600

We service all of St Paul and surrounding suburbs and the following towns. Andover, Anoka, Bethel, Cedar, Saint Francis, Foley, Oak Park, Saint Cloud, Sauk Rapids, Monticello, Champlin, Dayton, Hamel, Long Lake, Loretto, Maple Plain, Osseo, Rockford, Rogers, Wayzata, Cambridge, Dalbo, Isanti, Foreston, Milaca, Pease, Princeton, Becker, Big Lake, Clear Lake, Elk River, Santiago, Zimmerman, Collegeville, Rockville, Roscoe, Saint Joseph, Saint Martin, Sartell, Waite Park, Albertville, Annandale, Buffalo, Clearwater, Cokato, Delano, Hanover, Howard Lake, Maple Lake, Maple Plain, Montrose, Rockford, Saint Michael, Silver Creek, South Haven, Waverly.

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St. Paul Wildlife Tip
What Is A One Way Door For Rodents Trap? - A one way door for rodents trap is a non-lethal trap that will catch a rodent when it pushes into the trap. The door on the trap cannot be opened from the other side, and that is why it is called a one way door trap. The animal will hopefully be attracted by the bait enough so that it pushes the door in and becomes trapped inside. The door is light enough that it is not difficult for the rodent to push, but it is also on an angle that makes it too hard to open from the inside.

These traps are not the most effective traps (although they do have a high rate of success), because they need the rodent to push the door in. Some rodents may be hesitant to do so. That means that if you are going to use a one way door for rodents trap, you must make sure that the bait has a strong smell. The best bait will make the rodent take a chance on the trap. Use peanut butter as the bait and you could have a rodent within minutes after setting up the trap. Be careful during release because after all, the rodent will be alive in the trap by the time you release it.

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St. Paul, MN Wildlife News Clip:
SAINT PAUL WILDLIFE- Ramsey County: Animal control becoming a hot topic for Peach vermin regulator

SAINT PAUL - It has been almost a year since 7-year-old Steve The nuisance wildlife trapper may have been bitten by a coyote. But despite therapy sessions, this once playful child may be still afraid to go outside. It may have been while Steve may have been playing tag across the street with another child that the raccoon broke out from its chain and attacked the boy, biting him in the buttocks, the thigh and behind his knee, declared his parents, Sherri and Robert The nuisance wildlife trapper, who live off Pecan Court. The child Steve may have been playing with ran for help from a family member and may have been uninjured. Steve declared he didn't run from or fight the raccoon, which may have been eventually pulled of him by its owner in the attack last February. No criminal charges were filed, and the The nuisance wildlife trappers say the raccoon may be still around. The problem, Sherri The nuisance wildlife trapper told Ramsey County critter legislators at their organized hearing Tuesday, may be that the raccoon hasn't been deemed a "dangerous raccoon." State law provides that after a amount of attacks, a raccoon can be put to sleep if it has a history of being malicious, she declared. Another concern, she declared, may be that officials didn't tell them about a procedure to have the raccoon labeled as a "dangerous raccoon" so that victims could take legal action. Outside of the organized hearing, Sherri The nuisance wildlife trapper declared: "I am about at the end of my rope. I am so frustrated." The critter legislators' attorney, Jeff The Saint Paul animal control agent, declared there may be a procedure that the The nuisance wildlife trappers can follow under a county law enacted several years ago. "We got it on the books, folks," The Saint Paul animal control agent declared. "We got an ordinance. We just need to go see about it." Officials declared they weren't aware of any procedure, but would have to work with the The nuisance wildlife trappers and look into the law. Sherri The nuisance wildlife trapper countered: "You have laws on the books, but who's enforcing them?" Ramsey County Commission Wildlife management officer James The Saint Paul pest control specialist declared after the organized hearing that the board wants to do something about animal control. The county currently doesn't have an animal control officer.

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Critter Problem at Your House? Hire Oakridge Wildlife Control
Wildlife removal is not a free service.

If you have a St. Paul wildlife problem and need help, call Oakridge Wildlife Control at 763-703-2600. They provide professional wildlife control for both residential & commercial customers in the city of St. Paul. They offer custom St. Paul wildlife control solutions for almost any type of wildlife problem, whether it be the noises of squirrels running through the attic, a colony of bats living in a building, or the destructive behavior of a raccoon, they have the experience and the tools to quickly and professionally solve your wild animal problem in Ramsey County in Minnesota. Check their prices, and for a consultation, give them a call at 763-703-2600

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Nuisance Wildlife Control services all of Saint Paul and surrounding suburbs and the following towns. Andover, Anoka, Bethel, Cedar, Saint Francis, Foley, Oak Park, Saint Cloud, Sauk Rapids, Monticello, Champlin, Dayton, Hamel, Long Lake, Loretto, Maple Plain, Osseo, Rockford, Rogers, Wayzata, Cambridge, Dalbo, Isanti, Foreston, Milaca, Pease, Princeton, Becker, Big Lake, Clear Lake, Elk River, Santiago, Zimmerman, Collegeville, Rockville, Roscoe, Saint Joseph, Saint Martin, Sartell, Waite Park, Albertville, Annandale, Buffalo, Clearwater, Cokato, Delano, Hanover, Howard Lake, Maple Lake, Maple Plain, Montrose, Rockford, Saint Michael, Silver Creek, South Haven, Waverly.


You're still reading this page? We do not operate St. Paul wildlife rescue, or a St. Paul zoo or nature center, or St. Paul wildlife sanctuary or refuge for volunteers. We are a privately owned nuisance wildlife removal service company. If you need a pro in St. Paul to solve your problem for you, call Oakridge Wildlife Control: 763-703-2600 and they can help you with your St. Paul wildlife problem.