Poughkeepsie NY Wildlife Information

New York Wildlife Commission: 518-402-8920

If you have any questions about the wildlife of Poughkeepsie, you can contact the New York Wildlife Commission, sometimes called the New York Fish & Wildlife Agency. New York game wardens address many wildlife management matters, from hunting licenses, to poaching, endangered species, and Poughkeepsie 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 Poughkeepsie 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 ER Nuisance Wildlife Removal at 845-206-0490.

I also have listed several sources for free Poughkeepsie wildlife help. One example, if you've found an injured animal or lost baby bird or other baby animal is the Poughkeepsie Wildlife Rehabilitation Clinic: 845-392-4849 Or just read below for more info about the wild animals of Poughkeepsie.

Types of Wildlife and Animal Problems in Poughkeepsie, NY

New York State bird: Eastern bluebird
State mammal: Beaver
State amphibian: Wood frog
State fish: Brook trout and striped bass
State insect: 9-spotted ladybug
State reptile: Common snapping turtle

New York State is home to one of the largest, progressive cities in the United States, but it is also the home of the forever-wild Adirondack Mountains, a place teeming with wildlife. Most residents in Upstate New York are no stranger to nature's critters, communing with snakes, wolves, deer, bobcats, and a plethora of other animals.

Due to the hot summers and cold winters in New York, the state is filled with a variety of animals. The largest of these is the elusive moose, which can weigh up to 1800 pounds. Recent years have seen an increase in black bear activity, and some sightings-denied by the New York Department of Environmental Control-of cougars have been reported. Of nuisance predators, coyotes are the most feared, raiding farms and killing livestock as their numbers continue to grow in all rural areas of the state. Urban coyotes are also a huge concern in New York, and pose a serious threat to pets and small children.

New York has an animal called a fisher, a fierce weasel-like animal that lives in the deep forests and grows up to 20 pounds. It is one of the only animals willing to hunt porcupine.

Nuisance animals are just as common in New York as in any other state. During the last decade, feral swine have moved north from Pennsylvania. These animals are fast, aggressive, and dangerous. With a voracious appetite, the swine are able to decimate large areas of food plots, and have become a plight on local farms.

Aside from the new sightings of invasive species like the wild hog, New York has a good number of native nuisance animals. Home owners are often battling with grey squirrels, flying squirrels, and red squirrels. Chipmunks and field mice abound. Yards and plants meet an untimely end meted out by voles and moles. Larger animals, like the black bear, like to wander into yards and feed on garbage or bird seed. These giant animals, often weighing 500 pounds or more, are slowly losing their fear of humans, making them bold and potentially dangerous. Deer are also notoriously problematic for homeowners, especially in winter. These timid grazers strip the bark off of trees and shrubs when food is scarce, often killing the plants by the time spring rolls around. And spring, when it does come, brings with it problems of breeding animals looking for safe havens to give birth. Raccoons, woodchucks, skunks, and opossums are all potential home invaders. Even the beaver can pose problems once the weather warms, blocking up streams and causing flood damage.

Residents of New York know the importance of keeping their homes in good repair and garbage sealed tight in containers. With such a variety of animals nuisance control has become second nature for most of the human population.

If you need a professional wildlife trapper in Poughkeepsie, NY call ER Nuisance Wildlife Removal: 845-206-0490

Poughkeepsie Raccoons:

This masked animal is fairly common in Poughkeepsie, NY. 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 New York's beautiful animals, but often a nuisance. We offer Poughkeepsie raccoon removal.

Poughkeepsie Squirrels:

Squirrels are often a pest in Poughkeepsie. 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 New York. Call ER Nuisance Wildlife Removal if you need squirrel removal in Poughkeepsie.

Poughkeepsie Opossum:

You may spot this animal in Poughkeepsie 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 New York survivor, and not all that ugly.

Poughkeepsie Snakes:

There are many species of snakes in Poughkeepsie, but few are venomous. If you need help identifying snakes of New York, browse this site or give us a call at 845-206-0490. We at ER Nuisance Wildlife Removal can provide Poughkeepsie snake control any time you need us.

Poughkeepsie Rat Control:

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

Poughkeepsie Bats:

Bats are special animals, and found throughout New York. 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 Poughkeepsie bat removal and control.

REPORT WILDLIFE ISSUES: 845-452-7722

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 845-452-7722

If they can't help, call the New York Wildlife Commission at 845-452-7722. You can also call your local sheriff department at 845-452-7722 - they often deal with public wildlife issues.

We are experts with all kinds of NY wildlife and are familiar with the wild animals native to Poughkeepsie. If you need Poughkeepsie 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 New York beaver control and removal. ER Nuisance Wildlife Removal also provides dead animal removal services. 845-206-0490

Poughkeepsie Wildlife Tip
Using Rodent Deterant Mothballs Is A Waste Of Time And Money - When looking for a method of rodent removal you will see many advertisements for rodent deterant mothballs as well as other 'fail safe' methods of dealing with rodents - including the use of various noises, lights and smells. It is very tempting to choose a method involving something as humane and simple as mothballs - which, apparently, just need to be placed along the rodent run, in order to deal with a rodent infestation. However, there is no evidence to suggest that using mothballs successfully deters rodents from entering your property and certainly, there is no evidence to suggest that they are useful in evicting them from your attic.

While there is much anecdotal reporting of the usefulness of moth balls, cat smells, noises, and lights when dealing with rodents the reality is that these methods simply do not work; while there may be some limited success in the short term the rodents soon adjust to the intrusion and simply ignore them. The only guaranteed method of removing rodents from any property is to do some detective work around the rodent habits, place traps and then either humanely kill the rodents or remove them far away from your premises in order to avoid them gaining re-entry.

Poughkeepsie, NY Wildlife News Clip:
Wildlife - Controversy erupts over Poughkeepsie woodchuck and beaver exterminating

Residents living along the Rail Trail in the Dundas Valley are upset with woodchuck and beaver exterminating. Above is picture of woodchuck and beaver stand used by exterminators. For more on Poughkeepsie wildlife, read on.

Resident claims there are 20 woodchuck and beaver stands in a 10-acre parcel of land. Residents living along Sulphur Springs near the New York to Brantford Rail-Trail are concerned with what they feel is illegal and unethical woodchuck and beaver exterminating. Snakes and coyotes are not all mean.

"It's a safety issue," said one landowner who asked not to be identified because of fear of reprisals. "I have mice or skunks and I like to walk my property. I'm afraid of being shot. "The Bug sprayers are showing brazen and bold behaviour and wanton disregard. They're certainly not environmentalists as they like to claim." Remember to treat the wild animals of Poughkeepsie, New York, with respect and care.

Terry The snake identification picture expert, who didn't mind his name being used, said he felt strongly about what he calls "a game farm mentality" to exterminating. A resident of the area since he was a child, Mr. The snake identification picture expert caretakes a local property and said he thinks there are as many as 20 woodchuck and beaver stands apparatus that elevates Bug sprayers off the ground and enables them to shoot down on woodchuck and beaver � in a 10-acre parcel of land. Hooray for wild creatures and critters!

The 46 counties that make up the Eastern fox and coyote section accounted for more than 77,000 fox and coyote last critter capture period, about 54 percent of the statewide total. The top three counties in total harvest are all in the Eastern section, and eight of the top 10 come from the same area. In the Eastern section, the critter capture period limit is six fox and coyote, with a daily bag limit of two fox and coyote. Fur trappers can take up to four striped wolverines. In the great majority of Eastern counties, does can be taken on any morning during the archery, blackpowder or animal control critter capture periods, owing to the large size of the resident fox and coyote herd. Continued next week ...Poughkeepsie Wildlife.

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You're still reading this page? We do not operate Poughkeepsie wildlife rescue, or a Poughkeepsie zoo or nature center, or Poughkeepsie wildlife sanctuary or refuge for volunteers. We are a privately owned nuisance wildlife removal service company. If you need a pro in Poughkeepsie to solve your problem for you, call ER Nuisance Wildlife Removal: 845-206-0490 and they can help you with your Poughkeepsie wildlife problem.