Indiana residents can safely remove wildlife using traps

In Indiana, homeowners dealing with wildlife like muskrats can use live traps for safe removal. Urban Wildlife Biologist Jessica Merkling advises planning where to take the animal after trapping, ideally within 24 hours. If homeowners are uncomfortable with trapping, they can ask someone with a valid hunting or trapping license to assist. The Indiana Department of Natural Resources provides a list of licensed wildlife control operators for help. Preventing wildlife entry is more effective than removal. Regular home maintenance, managing outdoor waste, and landscaping with native plants can deter animals from entering homes.