CACO Wildlife Management and Ordinances 2

Question 1

Which type of wildlife trap is considered the most humane for live capture and relocation of small mammals like opossums or skunks?

Accepted Answer

Box or cage live trap

Answer

Box or cage live traps capture animals without injury, allowing for safe handling and relocation without harming the animal.

Question 2

When an ACO must relocate a trapped wild animal, what is the primary legal and ethical concern regarding relocation distance?

Accepted Answer

Relocation should prevent the animal from returning and avoid introducing disease to new populations

Answer

Improper relocation can spread disease between wildlife populations and is often ineffective if the animal returns, so distance and destination must be carefully considered.

Question 3

An officer finds a juvenile wild animal (fawn, fledgling bird) that appears alone. What is the best initial action?

Accepted Answer

Leave it undisturbed and monitor from a distance to determine if the mother returns

Answer

Many juvenile wild animals are left alone temporarily by their mothers and are not truly orphaned; removing them prematurely can cause unnecessary harm.

Question 4

Which state agency is the primary authority an ACO should contact when dealing with injured or orphaned protected wildlife species?

Accepted Answer

State Fish and Wildlife or Natural Resources agency

Answer

State Fish and Wildlife or Natural Resources agencies hold primary jurisdiction over native wildlife and can authorize handling, rehabilitation, or euthanasia.

Question 5

A resident reports a bat found inside their home. What is the FIRST public health step an ACO should take?

Accepted Answer

Capture the bat safely and determine if human exposure to rabies occurred

Answer

Bats are a primary rabies vector, so any bat found indoors requires rabies exposure assessment before any disposition decision is made.

CACO - Certified Animal Control Officer Practice Test

CACO - Certified Animal Control Officer Practice Test

CACO Wildlife Management and Ordinances 2