BLACK HAWK REHABILITATION PROJECT

MISSION STATEMENT: The Black Hawk Wildlife Rehabilitation Project is dedicated to to providing necessary care to injured, orphaned, or otherwise impaired wildlife to ensure a successful release back into their natural environment.. We also strive to preserve and encourage the special relationship between humans and nature through our volunteer, education, and human-service programs. FULL MISSION STATEMENTMISSON_.htmlshapeimage_4_link_0
WHAT IS BHWRP? Black Hawk Wildlife Rehabilitation Project (BHWRP) is a group of Iowa DNR licensed volunteers dedicated to helping orphan, injured, or displaced wildlife return to their natural habitat. We preserve Iowa’s wildlife Facilitate networking among wildlife rehabilitators. Educate the community on wildlife, living with wildlife, and diversity. BHWRP is funded by donation and fundraising activities. BHWRP is a 501c3 not-for profit organization. All funds donated to BHWRP go directly to support our work with the animals. ALL MEMBERS of BHWRP are VOLUNTEERS!http://www.iowadnr.gov/http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/501(c)#501.28c.29.283.29shapeimage_8_link_0shapeimage_8_link_1

What to Do If You Find an

Orphan or Injured Wild Animal

First: Take a moment to observe the animal and situation. If action isn’t clear call the BHWRP HOTLINE (319-277-6511) for advice or animal placement. Many time the animal is not orphaned and you can assist.


Second: If a baby is on the ground and you know where it’s nest is, put it back into the nest. THE PARENTS WILL CONTINUE TO CARE FOR THE BABY.


  1. • If it is a baby bird and you cannot reach the nest or

    the nest is also on the ground, make a nest out of

    a basket or plastic container with holes in the bottom

    and put it in the tree as close to the original as

    possible. Watch to be sure the parents come.

   

  1. • If it is a bunny, put it back in the nest. Mother rabbit

    comes only at night for a short time. Take two pieces

    of string and put them criss-cross on top of the nest.

    If they are messed up the next morning mother rabbit    

    has been back.


Third: If you are certain there is a problem, and you can do it  safely, scoop the animal into a sturdy box or pet carrier and transport the animal to a licensed rehabiltator. Take care to protect against teeth, claws, talons, and beaks of frightened and injured wildlife. 


    •Keep the animal in a warm, dark, quiet place until

     it is possible to transport it.  

    •DO NOT FEED the animal or give it water or

     medicine.

    •DO NOT attempt to treat or raise the wild animal

     yourself. It can be difficult,dangerous,expensive  and              illegal. Most important, the animal

     deserves to  be taken care of by a qualified                        


Website listing Iowa Licensed Rehabilitators:                   http://www.iowadnr.com/cs/files/wildliferehab.pdf

It is ILLEGAL to keep a wild animal in your possession without a proper license.