If you have any questions about the wildlife of Syracuse, 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 Syracuse 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 Syracuse 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 Wildlife Removal Syracuse at 315-816-3404.

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I also have listed several sources for free Syracuse wildlife help. One example, if you've found an injured animal or lost baby bird or other baby animal is the Syracuse Wildlife Rehabilitation Clinic: 315-695-6418 Or just read below for more info about the wild animals of Syracuse.

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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 Syracuse, NY call Wildlife Removal Syracuse: 315-816-3404

Syracuse Raccoons:

This masked animal is fairly common in Syracuse, 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 Syracuse raccoon removal.

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Syracuse Squirrels:

Squirrels are often a pest in Syracuse. 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 Wildlife Removal Syracuse if you need squirrel removal in Syracuse.

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Syracuse Opossum:

You may spot this animal in Syracuse 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.

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Syracuse Snakes:

There are many species of snakes in Syracuse, but few are venomous. If you need help identifying snakes of New York, browse this site or give us a call at 315-816-3404. We at Wildlife Removal Syracuse can provide Syracuse snake control any time you need us.

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Syracuse 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. Wildlife Removal Syracuse can get rid of them once and for all.

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Syracuse 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 Syracuse bat removal and control.

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REPORT WILDLIFE ISSUES: (315) 249-9957

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 (315) 249-9957

If they can't help, call the New York Wildlife Commission at (315) 249-9957. You can also call your local sheriff department at (315) 249-9957 - they often deal with public wildlife issues.

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We are experts with all kinds of NY wildlife and are familiar with the wild animals native to Syracuse. If you need Syracuse 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. Wildlife Removal Syracuse also provides dead animal removal services. 315-816-3404

We are a full service wildlife control operation and have been in business since 1990. We are fully licensed and insured. We operate in the greater Syracuse and surrounding suburbs. We cover all of Onondaga county and parts of Madison and Cayuga counties also. Towns we cover include Liverpool, Solvay, Fayetteville, Manlius, Chittenango, North Syracuse, Pompey, Tully, Lafayette, Minoa, Bridgeport, Salina, Cicero, Baldwinsville, Skaneatles,Camillus, Onondaga, Clay & Brewerton.

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Syracuse Wildlife Tip
Are Rodent Droppings Health Risk - Generally speaking, the threat from rodent droppings as a health risk is in airborne leptospirosis and salmonella. It is obviously essential to take precautions when dealing with rodent fecal matter - or anything contaminated by the droppings and/or urine. Rodent droppings vary in shape and color and are easily confused with rat droppings; however, they do tend to be more elongated than rat droppings. It is known that rodents take a spread and spray approach with their fecal matter - once you have cleared your home of the rodents you will, no doubt, find droppings all over the infested area.

If you have suffered an infestation of rodents in your home, you will be anxious to thoroughly clean the whole area once they have been disposed of. You may discover that any insulation material needs to be replaced - it is likely to be soaked with urine as rodents spend much of their time running and peeing at the same time. When dealing with any material contaminated by rodent droppings it is essential to wear protective clothing, gloves, and a mask in order to minimize any possible danger to health - although any such danger is unlikely. The area should also be kept well ventilated whilst remaining rodent proof.

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Syracuse, NY Wildlife News Clip:
Wildlife - Woodchuck and beaver hand capturing 101

Woodchuck and beaver Bug sprayers learn to read the weather significantly increased accurately than a meteorologist, most of whom do not ever spend much time exposed to the elements. For more on Syracuse wildlife, read on.

They learn to read maps, both road maps and ranch maps. They learn to surf the Internet and view photos on the New York Big Game Awards or woodchuck and beaver contest Web sites. Snakes and coyotes are not all mean.

Through increasingly expensive hand capturing leases, New York woodchuck and beaver Bug sprayers learn about supply-side economics. Ten dollars an acre is not an unusual price for a decent woodchuck and beaver lease these days, $5,000 a common fee for a guided three-day trap and release on a good ranch. Remember to treat the wild animals of Syracuse, New York, with respect and care.

Most of all, woodchuck and beaver Bug sprayers relearn the lessons of nature each fall. Sit quietly in the woods, and you will witness some kind of natural drama, even if you do not ever see a house rat and mouse. Hooray for wild creatures and critters!

Fur trappers killed 140,311 fox and coyote in 2004. Last critter capture period, fur trappers killed a reported 140,311 fox and coyote across New York, the second-largest harvest on record. Of those fox and coyote reported to the Onondaga County Wildlife Resources Commission, almost exactly 10 percent were killed during blackpowder critter capture period, compared to about six percent taken during animal control critter capture period. During the past five years, the statewide harvest has ranged from 118,174 in 2002-2003 - when a widespread outbreak of disease ravaged the herd - to 142,617 in 2001-2002. Continued next week ...Syracuse Wildlife.

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Critter Problem at Your House? Hire Wildlife Removal Syracuse
Wildlife removal is not a free service.

If you have a Syracuse wildlife problem and need help, call Wildlife Removal Syracuse at 315-816-3404. They provide professional wildlife control for both residential & commercial customers in the city of Syracuse. They offer custom Syracuse wildlife control solutions for almost any type of wildlife problem, whether it be the noises of squirrels running through the attic, a colony of bats living in a building, or the destructive behavior of a raccoon, they have the experience and the tools to quickly and professionally solve your wild animal problem in Onondaga County in New York. Check their prices, and for a consultation, give them a call at 315-816-3404

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We operate in Syracuse, Liverpool, Baldwinsville, Camillus, Manlius, Skaneateles, Cicero, Clay, DeWitt, Nedrow, Fayetteville, Marcellus, North Syracuse, East Syracuse, Solvay, Pompey, LaFayette, Tully, Minoa, Elbridge, Otisco, Van Buren, Fabius, Jordan, Mattydale, Fairmount, Westvale, Lyncourt, Galeville, Village Green, Lakeland, Seneca Knolls, and more.

You're still reading this page? We do not operate Syracuse wildlife rescue, or a Syracuse zoo or nature center, or Syracuse wildlife sanctuary or refuge for volunteers. We are a privately owned nuisance wildlife removal service company. If you need a pro in Syracuse to solve your problem for you, call Wildlife Removal Syracuse: 315-816-3404 and they can help you with your Syracuse wildlife problem.