What Can I Do?
- Fence off valuable orchards, gardens and anything else that may be susceptible to porcupine damage. To protect individual trees, wrap the trunks in aluminum flashing.
- Keep all your tools and leather goods locked away in a shed or garage.
- Keep your dog on a leash when outdoors, especially if you suspect that there’s a porcupine in the area. Dogs are often unable to resist investigating nearby porcupines and may suffer for their curiosity with a nose full of quills.
Contact
If you see a porcupine that is too sick or injured to move or if you need specific advice about the porcupine on your property contact the Fish and Wildlife Office.