Wildlife Damage Control Operator Permit

Pay your application fee for a Wildlife Damage Control Permit/License. For new applicants, do not pay your application fee until you've received a passing exam score.

Use this form to pay the fee for your permit. Choose the appropriate license type above before making a purchase (commercial or assistant). 

When you receive your receipt for this transaction, email the receipt to wildlifepermits.dnr@maryland.gov, or print it and mail it in with your application. An application can be found here.

More information about this process and testing information is available on the Maryland Department of Natural Resources website at https://dnr.maryland.gov/wildlife/pages/licenses/nuisancecoop.aspx