NWCOA Membership Information

Join Now and Become Part of the Positive Force Behind the Wildlife Damage Industry!

More benefits are in the works. Be a member, support your association, be a leader.

 

NWCOA has several types of membership including vendor, sustaining, individual, and associate. 

To view the NWCOA Membership Policy click here.

    Vendors please note that our Vendor Membership includes our newsletter and mailing lists.

    Membership Application.  If you want an Adobe Acrobat Version Click Here

Merchant Account to Accept Credit Card Payments from Your Clients

As a member of NWCOA you are entitled to the membership benefit of lower cost to accept credit cards with no additional equipment to purchase or rent. So far it has been a great benefit for members who need and use it. Use it for services or product sales. It is very affordable, provides for customer convenience, reduces your billing work dramatically and you get your fees quickly deposited in your bank account.

        Discover / First Data Merchant Services:    800-347-7996    Franchise Code: 1462

        North American Bancard:    800-226-2273 ext: 1828

NWCOA National Certification

The program for certification of Wildlife Control Operators is a service provided by NWCOA for its members, as well as nonmembers and the public, who may desire a peer evaluation statement. Certification constitutes recognition by NWCOA, to the best of it's knowledge, that an applicant meets the minimum educational, experience, and ethical standards adopted by this Association.  Click here to be taken to the Certification Page.

Annual National Conference

NWCOA, in alliance with Wildlife Control Technologies, sponsors a National Annual Conference. Three days of seminars to advance your knowledge of the industry, increase your business and technical skills, network with other successful NWCOs and suppliers all of which will guarantee that you will add to your profit line. It is also a very enjoyable experience because you will spend hour after hour (sometimes late into the night) surrounded by like minded people sharing information.

NWCOA State Chapters

Every state can soon have a NWCOA Chapter in your area. This is a new program and your membership to NWCOA will automatically include your membership in a State Chapter. State Chapters will fall under the guidelines of the NWCOA Constitution and By Laws and will only compliment existing or future State NWCO Associations. This is a quick and easy way to get state organization and representation going to protect your rights. It can take very few people in a state without an existing association to organize.

Networking

The best benefit of all. By participating in the annual meeting, your state chapters, online communications and written publications you will learn more and meet people who can help you build strong business and technical relationships. NWCOA networking is the answer to all your questions.

Supplier Discounts

Many suppliers offer discounts to members of NWCOA. If you are a vendor of products you may obtain a corporate membership. Our membership is growing by leaps and bounds every day. NWCOA member suppliers know the business and understand what we need and that we need it fast. They are the leaders in customer service.

Use of the Official NWCOA Logo

Members may use our logo to promote your professional affiliation.  Digital copies of the NWCOA Logo are available to members by contacting eric.arnold@nwcoa.com and requesting them.  The NWCOA logo is available on a shoulder patch and vehicle decal. As a member you may also use the logo on your company letterheads, business cards, service trucks and in your advertising.

Legislative Representation

NWCOA is actively working to inform your state that you exist as professional wildlife control operators. Guidelines for industry regulations and standards are available for your legislators. The animal rights forces are mobilized to regulate your business by their standards. The choice is yours, either you regulate your business or they do. We are here to help you in this important issue anywhere in the nation.

 MEMBERSHIP CODE Of ETHICS

The National Wildlife Control Operators Association wholeheartedly endorses the following Code of Ethics and encourages it’s members to strive in the application of the principles embodied in this code in their professional life as a Commercial Wildlife Control Operator.

1. I affirm my strict adherence to all laws and regulations pertaining to wildlife damage management.

2. I ascribe to a professional code of conduct that embodies the traits of honesty, sincerity and dedication.

3. I will show exceptionally high levels of concern and respect for people, property and wildlife.

4. I will promote the understanding and appreciation of the numerous values of wildlife and scientific wildlife management, as well as an appreciation for the economic and health concerns of humans adversely affected by wildlife.

5. I will be sensitive to the various viewpoints on wildlife damage management.

6. I will provide expertise on managing wildlife damage to my clientele upon request, within the limits of my experience, ability and legal authority.

7. I will promote competence and present an image worthy of the profession by supporting high standards of education, employment and performance.

8. I will strive to broaden my knowledge, skills and abilities to advance the practice of commercial wildlife damage management.

9. I will, in good faith, select new or time proven methods for resolving wildlife damage conflicts and give due consideration to humaneness, selectivity, effectiveness and practicality.

10. I will treat my competition and clientele in a courteous manner and in accordance with honorable business practices.

11. I will encourage, through word and through deed, all Commercial Wildlife Control Operators to adhere to this code and to participate in state associations of Commercial Wildlife Control Operators.