Around New York
Conditions vary across the state. Choose your city below, then describe what’s happening around your home or business.
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Local squirrel information
Squirrel control in New York
Learn what to look for around your property, explore your city, and ask about an inspection or a quote.
Squirrels in New York: what to know
What to note
Where you see squirrels, how long it has been going on, and anything you’ve already tried are the most useful details to mention.
A useful next step
Ask about an inspection, what treatment would involve, and whether follow-up visits are included. You don’t need to identify the problem yourself before getting in touch.
Local research
Squirrels in New York: what the public record shows
Before you compare quotes, it helps to know which squirrels actually live in New York, when they are busiest, and what the state figures look like. Everything below links to the agency or university page it came from.
Unprotected; may be taken at any time without limit
Red squirrel status
Flying squirrels are also on DEC's no-permit list.
New York State DECIllegal
Relocation off your property
Gray squirrels caught in cage traps must be released on site or handled by a NWCO.
New York State DECSquirrel species recorded in New York
- Eastern gray squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis) — Game animal in most eastern states; introduced and unclassified in Washington and California.
- Red squirrel (Tamiasciurus hudsonicus) — Unprotected in New York (may be taken any time); protected in Washington.
- Southern flying squirrel (Glaucomys volans) — Nocturnal colony nester in attics; two litters of 2-4; unprotected in NY.
Rules that apply in New York
For context, nationally
- Two, with 1-8 pups each — Gray squirrel litters per year. Penn State Extension
- Mid-December or early January, and again in June — Gray squirrel breeding periods. Penn State Extension
Sources: Small Game Hunting; New York State DEC; Tree Squirrels. Figures are quoted as the source prints them. How we check our sources
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