How to get permits for takeing care of wildlife?

Question

So I live in Mattoon IL. and last weekend I found an injured opossum with babies, and well later the mother died and some of her babies did too - except for three that I was able to feed and to take care of untile I was able to find someone who had a licence.

Before I called around I diden't know it was illegal to be doing what I did.

So I was wondering how do I go about to get a permit, or whatever, so that I can take care of the wildlife in my area that needs help.

Does anybody know?

Answer 1

Contact the state Fish and Wildlife Department in your area. You can also try your local humane shelter to see if they have information. Strange that you need a license to do that. Here if we find an animal we just help it and release it. If it is an exotic we call the zoo