Problem Animal Control Agent

This record was last updated on May 9, 2018, before 2022. It may be out of date — confirm with the board.

Exam: State exam
Education: Specific course
Experience: Not reported
Background check: None

In order to become a licensed Problem Animal Control (PAC) agent, interested individuals must complete the following: Successfully complete a Massachusetts trapper education training course. Pass a written examination demonstrating knowledge of wildlife and habitat, handling and capturing techniques and animal welfare. Possess the necessary licenses for hunting, use of traps and firearms. PAC agents who want to handle individual problem coyotes must successfully complete a training program in coyote hunting techniques.

Requirements reported by the state

Licence type: Stand-alone license
Exam: State exam required
Education: Specific course required
Certification: No mention of certification
Background check: No criminal record requirements

Issuing body

Department: Division of Fish and Game
Address: 251 Causeway St. Suite 400 Boston, MA 02114
Phone: (617) 626-1500
Agency website: http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dfg/
Licence page: https://www.mass.gov/service-details/problem-animal-control-agents
Last updated: May 9, 2018

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Source and verification

This record is Massachusetts's report to the Analyst Resource Center, published by CareerOneStop (October 2024 export). Everything shown comes only from that report.

Before you apply, confirm every detail with Division of Fish and Game — see the issuing body section above.

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