3-200-13- Migratory Bird Depredation Application

A federal depredation permit authorizes you to capture or kill birds to help reduce damage to agricultural crops/livestock, private property, human health & safety (including airports), and protected wildlife. A depredation permit is intended to provide short-term relief for bird damage until long-term nonlethal measures can be implemented to eliminate or significantly reduce the problem.

 You should apply for a depredation permit only after deterrents such as hazing and habitat modification prove unsuccessful. If a permit is issued, you will be expected to continue nonlethal measures in conjunction with any killing or trapping authorized.