Upcoming Events
Introduction to Wildlife Rehab.
First step for new rehabers
Introduction to Wildlife Rehabilitation (IWR) covers wildlife rehabilitation regulations in Ohio, handling wildlife calls, neonatal care of orphaned wildlife, zoonotic diseases, stabilization and transportation of Category I species. This class, or an equivalent, is required by the Ohio Division of Wildlife to apply for a Category I Rehabilitation Permit. Registration fee includes manual, handouts and certificate of completion.
IWR is always offered as an add on workshop the Friday of the annual OWRA conference. Additional 2025 IWR class schedule coming soon. For more information contact: iwr@owra.org
Rabies Vector Species.
Rabies Vector Species (RVS) class encompasses current regulations, status of rabies in Ohio, special considerations in RVS rehabilitation, capture and restraint, exposure protocol, testing, species information and health considerations of raccoons, skunks, foxes and bats. This workshop, or equivalent, is required by Ohio Division of Wildlife to accept rabies vector species for rehabilitation
RVS is frequently offered as an add on workshop the Friday of the annual OWRA conference. Additional 2025 RVS class schedule coming soon. For more information contact: rvs@owra.org
