The University of Missouri Extension-Howell County office is offering a program for those who want to learn to manage nuisance wildlife in the yard, garden and on the farm.
Led by Missouri Department of Conservation Wildlife Damage Biologist Scott McWilliams, the free program will take place from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday at the extension office, 1376 Bill Virdon Blvd. in East Towne Village shopping center in West Plains.
Trapping is a historical part of Ozarks heritage, say organizers, pointing out that in the past, people depended on trapping to remove unwanted animals, protect domestic animals and provide a source of food and income. Today, the need still exists to protect livestock, keep nuisance animals out of the garden and remove unwanted wildlife living close to homes. As wildlife populations adapt to living in close proximity with humans, the need to remove these animals remains.
This course is intended to teach participants the skill of trapping and removal of nuisance species, and then, what to do with an animal after it is caught.
While the program is free, preregistration is requested. For information or to register, call the Howell County Extension office at 417-256-2391.
