South Bethany

Foxes & Wildlife

Even though South Bethany is a town and we’re near a heavily populated beach, South Bethany is still considered a rural area as we are relatively located near wooded areas and parks (specifically, the Assawoman Wildlife Refuge being the closest). So there are bound to be numerous wildlife in the area. The Town of South Bethany does not handle complaints of — or deal with — wildlife and animal control (i.e., foxes, snakes, raccoons, etc.). To deter such animals, please refer to the information and links provided below. The Delaware Animal Services (DAS) also does not handle complaints involving wildlife.  Nuisance Wild Animal Concerns – such as a squirrel in the attic or skunk under a shed: Tips for deterring nuisance animals (i.e., foxes, raccoons, snakes, etc.) Hire professional assistance – find wildlife control companies listed in yellow pages/online Contact DNREC Div. of Fish & Wildlife during business hours with […]