Our instructors survey the laws and regulations governing wildlife rehabilitators in Pennsylvania. Specific topics include:
The duties of the Pennsylvania Game Commission, its officers and employees
Pennsylvania’s regulations governing protected birds and mammals
The role of wildlife rehabilitators – what do they do? What are the training and education requirements? What are the additional certifications for endangered species and rabies vector species?
Benefits of wildlife rehabilitation
Types of wildlife rehabilitation permits available in Pennsylvania
Standards for wildlife rehabilitation; housing and release criteria
The work of the Pennsylvania Association of Wildlife Rehabilitators
This course was recorded in August 2011 at PBI’s 8th Annual Animal Law Conference. Other sessions from the conference are available at PBI’s Online Campus
Faculty
Deborah Jugan, Esq., Office of the Allegheny County District Attorney, Pittsburgh
