What should be done with nuisance wildlife after capturing them?

After capturing nuisance wildlife, it is essential to dispatch them humanely within 24 hours or release them in a designated hunting area, aligning with wildlife management practices and legal regulations. This approach ensures that the animal is treated with respect while also addressing the potential problems they may pose to the local ecosystem or human populations.

Releasing the captured animals immediately without proper assessment might result in their return to the same problematic environment, where they may continue to cause issues. Keeping them as pets is generally not advisable, as wild animals have specific needs that can be difficult to meet in a domestic setting and may pose safety risks. Similarly, transporting them out of state is often illegal and can lead to ecological imbalances if non-native species are introduced into new environments. Thus, the recommended course of action is to ensure humane treatment and compliance with local wildlife laws by dispatching or appropriately relocating the animals.