Henderson vs Las Vegas
How do wildlife rescue permits rules compare between Henderson, NV and Las Vegas, NV?
Henderson and Las Vegas have similar restriction levels.
Henderson, NV
Clark County
Wildlife rehabilitation in Henderson requires a Nevada Department of Wildlife rehabilitation permit under NRS 503 and NAC 503 rather than a city permit, with Henderson HMC Title 6 deferring to NDOW on protected and game species.
View full Henderson rules →Las Vegas, NV
Clark County
Nevada requires state-issued rehabilitation permits to legally hold injured wildlife, and Las Vegas residents must transfer rescued animals to NDOW-licensed rehabbers within 48 hours rather than keeping them at home.
View full Las Vegas rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Henderson | Las Vegas |
|---|---|---|
| Lead agency | NDOW | - |
| State law | NRS 503 | - |
| Federal birds | USFWS permit | Add USFWS permit |
| Pet keeping | Prohibited | - |
| Permit issuer | - | NDOW |
| Transfer window | - | 48 hours |
| Statute | - | NRS 503 |
| Local rescue | - | Lake Mead Wildlife Rescue |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Henderson FAQ
Can I rehab a baby bird I found in Henderson?
Most songbirds are federally protected. Contact a permitted rehabilitator or NDOW. Brief sheltering until handoff is generally tolerated, long-term care is not.
Does Henderson issue wildlife rescue permits?
No. Henderson defers to NDOW. The city zones rescue facilities under Title 19 but does not separately license individual wildlife rehabilitators.
Las Vegas FAQ
Can I keep an orphaned baby bunny?
No. Cottontails are native wildlife requiring an NDOW rehabilitator permit. Place it in a quiet box and contact a permitted rehabber within 48 hours for proper care.
What about injured ravens or hawks?
Both are federally protected migratory birds. Only rehabilitators with combined NDOW and USFWS permits may hold them, so call NDOW dispatch for immediate transfer guidance.
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