Can I Trap Raccoons Without A Permit In Ohio?

Yes, Raccoon Trapping Without A License Is Permitted! But There Is A Catch!

Raccoon trapping without a license is permitted in Ohio. But a raccoon must be a nuisance or ill.  After you trap a raccoon, don’t move them to some other area of the state. But why can’t you move a raccoon once it’s trapped? It’s illegal!

Raccoons spread diseases. Of course, no one wants this to happen. Additionally, raccoons often carry rabies and can spread the disease. At times, raccoons harbor roundworms, a parasite that lives in the intestines, and a large number of eggs are spread through their feces.  Raccoon feces containing eggs can infect humans and animals after 2-4 weeks of incubation if exposure occurs.

We suggest you hire Barnes Wildlife Control’s Dayton Animal Removal Service team to trap any nuisance or sick raccoons. Raccoons do bite, so be careful!

So, to prevent the spread of raccoon diseases in Ohio, you must follow the following law. The law states that all live trapped raccoons must be released again on the homeowner’s property or humanely euthanized.

If you don’t feel comfortable trapping a nuisance or ill raccoon, Contact Dayton Animal Removal Service, a Barnes Wildlife Control Company. They solve animal nuisance problems in a timely and professional manner. 100% guaranteed!

Below is some added information about trapping and killing animals on your property. If in doubt, please contact us or the divisions below.

The following wildlife CAN be trapped at any time of the year if they are a nuisance; however, if trapped, they can be either killed or relocated on property: squirrels, chipmunks, groundhogs, and moles.

The following wildlife CAN’T be killed (i.e., shot or trapped) without first contacting the Division of Wildlife at (740) 589-9930:

1. Deer – The Division of Wildlife has a procedure for issuing deer damage permits.
2. Geese – The Division of Wildlife has a procedure for issuing goose damage permits.
3. Waterfowl other than geese – The US Dept. of Agriculture has authority.
4. Turkey, Bear, bobcat, and raptors are protected in Ohio.