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Wildlife Rescue Permits: Glen Cove vs Oceanside

How do wildlife rescue permits rules compare between Glen Cove, NY and Oceanside, NY?

Glen Cove and Oceanside have similar restriction levels.

Glen Cove, NY

Nassau County

Heavy Restrictions

Possession or rehabilitation of injured wildlife in Nassau County requires a New York State wildlife rehabilitator license issued by NYSDEC; well-meaning residents may not legally keep injured wild animals at home.

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Oceanside, NY

Nassau County

Heavy Restrictions

Possession or rehabilitation of injured wildlife in Nassau County requires a New York State wildlife rehabilitator license issued by NYSDEC; well-meaning residents may not legally keep injured wild animals at home.

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Key Facts Comparison

FactGlen CoveOceanside
StatuteECL section 11-0515ECL section 11-0515
IssuerNYSDEC Region 1NYSDEC Region 1
Local rescueVolunteers for WildlifeVolunteers for Wildlife
Specialty endorsementsRaptors, RVS, marineRaptors, RVS, marine

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Glen Cove FAQ

Can I keep an injured animal until it heals?

No, possession without a NYSDEC rehabilitator license is illegal; transport the animal directly to a licensed rehabber instead.

Where do I take an injured animal in Nassau?

Volunteers for Wildlife in Locust Valley accepts most species; visit nydec.ny.gov for a current list of licensed rehabilitators by zip code.

Oceanside FAQ

Can I keep an injured animal until it heals?

No, possession without a NYSDEC rehabilitator license is illegal; transport the animal directly to a licensed rehabber instead.

Where do I take an injured animal in Nassau?

Volunteers for Wildlife in Locust Valley accepts most species; visit nydec.ny.gov for a current list of licensed rehabilitators by zip code.

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