I am going to be sixteen in may and wanted to start a SMALL ADC business over the summer. Just hoping for a couple jobs here and there but this is my real question: Is there an age limit for me to get a license to do this stuff. i have read all the stuff concerning it but found nothing about age. I am hoping someone from Oregon can help with this but there are not that many so i thought i would see what your guys experience with this situation is or if you know.
Thanks Guys

16 will probably do in most states for a general trapping license but businesses require contracts and contract law prevents minors from entering a contract.

Hey knewguuy get real familiar with your State regulations
Your state is not exactly adc friendly if I remember right too.

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Good Luck !!

i will not stickily call it a business but a kinda word of mouth job. Do you think there are restrictions on if a minor can get a ADC license?
Thanks for your input guys!

I really appreciate the desire of young folks to get into action.

I would suggest you get in touch with your local game warden and explain what it is you'd like to do. He will probably be the deciding factor here.

I know sometimes it's intimidating to contact people in authority but you're going to have to get used to it. Might as well start now. Call your Fish&Game Department and ask to talk to the game warden.

There are plenty of kids under 18yo doing various summer work and I think nuisance trapping fits just fine.

You wont know until you ask the game warden.

You will find some more useful information by clicking on these three links-
http://www.dfw.state.or.us/wildlife/license_permits_apps/wildlife_control_operators.asp
Training manual http://www.dfw.state.or.us/wildlife/license_permits_apps/docs/WCO_Training_Manual.pdf
http://www.dfw.state.or.us/wildlife/license_permits_apps/wildlife_control_operator_contacts.asp

Talking to your game warden (or several different ones) , as mentioned earlier is your first place to start. Also remember that most likely you are going to be required to have liability insurance to do ADC work. I admire you wanting to get into the field. Good luck.

16 might be too young to legally own and operate a Business, however it is not too young to work a honest job. Congratulations on your desire. One great option would be for you to seek a internship or job working for an established ADC Business. Best of luck and keep walking forward.

Kids can own stock...

i have talked to odfw and they say i haft to contact the fedral dfw so i have yet to do that but want to see what your guys thoughts and experiences were. this summer i have a lawn mantinence you with 30 + customers but wanted to try this out to.
Thanks again guys

I have not done much ADC jobs but i am 14 and have my own lawn care business.All i have to say is Attention to Detail and be honest!!once you have that down you will have your hands full!

Jack,

If your state requires a test you are going to have to be 18.

See, now here's the problem. If my 3 year old grandson has to show his 70 year old grandfather how to operate an IPad, wouldn't you think that there might be some sort of age problem.

( I asked my 11 year old grandson how to do it, but he went so fast that I couldn't keep up, hence the three year old.

If I were 3, I'd hire grandpa to take the test and do the labor.

Bet it's hard to keep up with the 11-year-old when you're keeping notes with a piece of charcoal and a slate.

well good news. i talked to the odfw officer and he said that there was a need and that as far as he could tell that i was clear to take the test and get licensed so i first have to do a background check but then i am taking the test.
So far so good

I will not be long and you will need a back ground check to buy a live trap and give up your first born to buy a body hold trap.

lol..... I look forward to the day when they require my first born. That girl is turning into a handful.

LOL!

They have to do a background just to make sure i am not a felon. Thats it