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Wildlife Rehabilitator Permit/License
In Maryland, there is a large network of volunteer Wildlife
Rehabilitators who take care of orphaned, sick or injured wildlife until
they can be released safely back to the wild.
Any properly accredited person in Maryland who desires to provide
care and treatment for the rehabilitation and release back to the wild
of orphaned, sick or injured wildlife, shall first obtain a Wildlife
Rehabilitator Permit/License from the Department of Natural Resources.
Among the requirements for this permit are proof of adequate training
in the capture, handling and care of wildlife. Also the applicant must
have facilities, owned or leased, which are of sufficient size and
design to properly maintain the permitted wildlife in captivity. Part of
the permit process will be the designation of the species and numbers of
wildlife that will be authorized to be possessed at any given time.
How to Obtain an Application
Download the following documents.
Please note: All may required to complete your Application Process.
Code of Maryland Regulations
for Wildlife Rehabilitation
Application for Apprentice Wildlife Rehabilitation Permit
Affidavit for Wildlife Rehabilitator Permit
Sponsor's Checklist
Statement of
Veterinary Support
Apprenticeship Agreement
(when applicable)
Availability Questionnaire
For Wildlife Rehabilitator Permit
Request by E-mail:
(include US Mailing Address)
customerservice@dnr.state.md.us
Request by Phone:
(410) 260-8540
Toll-free in Maryland:
1-877-620-8DNR [8367], Extension 8540
TTY: Maryland Relay via
1-800-735-2258 or 711
Request by Mail:
Wildlife Permit Coordinator
MD DNR- Wildlife and Heritage Service
580 Taylor Ave., E-1
Annapolis MD 21401
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