Wildlife Rehabilitation Examination

In accordance with NR 19.75, Wis. Admin. Code, any person wanting to obtain a basic license to rehabilitate wildlife must take a written examination and pass with a score of 80% or greater. The intent of the exam is to test your understanding of basic rehabilitation concepts and information resources, not the specifics of injury or disease in any particular species. If you are unsuccessful in passing the exam on your first attempt, you may take it again in 30 days.

The exam is available for prospective licensees at all DNR Service Centers throughout the state. To schedule an appointment, please call the service center most convenient for you at least one week in advance. Keep in mind that some service centers have reduced business hours and may not be open Monday-Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Study Tips

• Study Guide, 1st ed. [PDF 510KB] is now available.
• Effective January 2004, the Wildlife Rehabilitation Rule [PDF 59KB] was adopted by the Natural Resources Board and approved by the legislature.
• Minimum Standards for Wildlife Rehabilitation [PDF, exit DNR], published by the International Wildlife Rehabilitation Association (IWRC) and the National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association (NWRA).

Related Sites

• National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association [Exit DNR]
• International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council [Exit DNR]

Questions for Wildlife Health

Questions for Wildlife Management