The best Practices Manual has been broken down into the sections listed below. The files are in PDF format. Click on the links to open the file and then save it to your hard drive or you can print out the sections in which you are interested.
Click here to download a PDF of the entire book (very large file)
Chapter 1: Introduction (PDF file)BP_1
Chapter 2: Balancing the needs of people and wildlife (PDF file)
Chapter 3: Legal issues (PDF file)
Chapter 4: A common sense approach to safety on the job (PDF file)
Chapter 5: Best practices: A step-by-step guide (PDF file)
Chapter 6: Professionalism (PDF file)
Appendix A: Glossary of wildlife terms (PDF file)
Appendix B: Control tips for common nuisance species in New York (PDF file)
Mammals
Reptiles: Snakes (garter, milk, rat, and water snake, some information about those found statewide)
Birds: Pigeon; Starling, European
Federally (and state) protected migratory birds
American crow | Gulls |
Canada geese | Woodpeckers |
Game species managed by the NYS DEC
Black bear | Muskrat |
Beaver | Wild turkey |
Deer, white-tailed |
Appendix D: Contacts and suppliers (PDF file)
Appendix E: Resources (PDF file)