McHenry County Animal Control is not able to disturb healthy wildlife. If you have questions or concerns about coexisting with local wildlife, the resources below may be able to help. 

When to call Animal Control:
MCAC does not have the required wildlife permits to deal with any wild animals other than those that are sick or injured or those posing an immediate threat/public health issue (such as exposure to a bat dwelling). 

A wildlife removal service can help you with situations that Animal Control is not permitted to. Find services near you.

For more information about living with wildlife, and resources for wildlife issues, visit the links below.

General Information:
McHenry County Conservation District
Illinois Department of Natural Resources
Wildlife Illinois
Flint Creek Wildlife
How to Avoid Conflicts With Coyotes - Urban Coyote Research Project
About Rabies - CDC

Orphaned and Injured Wildlife:
What to do with Orphaned Wildlife - Howell Nature Center
What To Do If You Find Baby Wildlife - National Wildlife Federation
Found an Orphaned or Injured Baby Wild Animal? - Humane Society
Find a Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator

Nuisance Animals:
Prevent and Remove Nuisance Animals - Wildlife Illinois

Farm Animals:
For farm animals, equine, licensed breeders, or retail pet stores, call the Illinois Department of Agriculture at 217.524.6858, or visit https://www.agr.illinois.gov/.

Bats can carry rabies and can transmit this disease to both humans and pets. In fact, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), bats are the wildlife that most commonly carry rabies in Illinois. Bats are crucial for ecological stability, but can pose a risk to public health if not dealt with correctly. If you have been exposed to a bat or bat dwelling, report it to MCAC by calling 815.459.6222.