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Provincial Authorizations for Wildlife Custodians are issued by the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. You need to contact your District MNR Office and speak to the Wildlife in Captivity Specialist to obtain more information about the process.  OWREN does not issue Authorizations.

 

A list of MNR offices can be found at:

http://www.mnr.gov.on.ca/en/ContactUs/2ColumnSubPage/STEL02_179002.html

 

Anyone interested in becoming a provincially authorized wildlife custodian should familiarize themselves with the legislation that governs wildlife rehabilitation - The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act (SO 1997). Part III, Section 44 pertains to wildlife rehabilitation. You can read or download a copy of the Act on the web at:

http://www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/html/statutes/english/elaws_statutes_97f41_e.htm

 

To view Regulations under the Act, this link will take you there:

http://tinyurl.com/puw5p

 

Click on the plus (+) sign next to the Act and the Regulations will open. 

 

Of interest to wildlife rehabilitators are these Regulations:

POSSESSION, BUYING AND SELLING OF WILDLIFE - O. Reg. 666/98

WILDLIFE IN CAPTIVITY - O. Reg. 668/98

 

It is strongly recommended that individuals who want to become Authorized Wildlife Custodians or who would like to work as registered Foster Care Providers for an AWC or just volunteer at wildlife centres,  take a Wildlife Rehabilitation Basic Skills Training Course first.  OWREN is the provincial leader in providing this type of specialized training through our courses designed for Ontario wildlife rehabilitators. For more information on our training courses, just click on the Courses/Conferences tab on the left menu bar or at the bottom of this page.

 

Those who successfully complete OWREN's Wildlife Rehabilitation Basic Skills Course, and pass the written exam with a score of 80% or better are not required to write the Ministry's Ontario Wildlife Rehabilitation Exam (OWRE). NOTE:  Simply passing the course or the Ministry's OWRE, does not automatically confer a wildlife custodial authorization to the individual.  You must complete and submit an application for authorization to the Ministry. Application forms are available at your local district MNR office. 

 

More detailed information on getting authorized in Ontario and steps to take to obtain your federal Migratory Birds Permit with the Canadian Wildlife Service.....COMING SOON!

                          


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