Contacts

The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources is the primary governing state agency that oversees the licensing of Wildlife Control Operators (WCOs). Other State Agencies, like the Virginia Department of Agriculture, Office of Pest Management Services also oversee parts of our industry. Other organizations and agencies are tangentially involved in wildlife issues. Below are some contacts for professionals who support our industry, denoting their area of concentration.

JD Kloepfer - Virginia DWR - Reptiles and amphibians, including snakes and turtles

john.kleopfer@dwr.virginia.gov

Daniel Kovich - Office of Animal Care and Health Policy

dan.kovich@vdacs.virginia.gov

Julie Murphy - Virginia Department of Health - State Public Health Veterinarian

julia.murphey@vdh.virginia.gov

James Parkhurst - Virginia Tech, College of Natural Resources and Environment

jparkhur@vt.edu

Rick Reynolds - Virginia DWR - Bats, Alleghany Woodrats

rick.reynolds@dwr.virginia.gov

Unit Supervisor - VDACS - Office of Pesticide Services - Certification, Business Licensing

opsclrt.vdacs@vdacs.virginia.gov

John Tracy - Virginia DWR - Wildlife Veterinarian, Wildlife Health

john.tracey@dwr.virginia.gov

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