Which statement is accurate regarding threatened or endangered birds?

Which statement is accurate regarding threatened or endangered birds?

• A. You can control threatened or endangered species with no permit.
• B. You cannot control threatened or endangered species of birds.
• C. You can control them only during winter.
• D. You can control them with a local permit.

Answer: (B)

Threatened or endangered birds are protected by federal and state laws, so you cannot legally control them without the right authorization. The Endangered Species Act and Wisconsin regulations prohibit taking, harming, or disrupting these birds or their nests unless you have a valid permit from the appropriate wildlife agency. In practice, this means you must obtain the proper permit (typically from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, and in some cases the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service) before taking any control action. If a permit isn’t in place, or if the species is federally protected, control actions are not allowed. A local permit alone may not be sufficient, and if possible, focus on non-lethal deterrence or consult wildlife authorities for permission.

Threatened or endangered birds are protected by federal and state laws, so you cannot legally control them without the right authorization. The Endangered Species Act and Wisconsin regulations prohibit taking, harming, or disrupting these birds or their nests unless you have a valid permit from the appropriate wildlife agency. In practice, this means you must obtain the proper permit (typically from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, and in some cases the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service) before taking any control action. If a permit isn’t in place, or if the species is federally protected, control actions are not allowed. A local permit alone may not be sufficient, and if possible, focus on non-lethal deterrence or consult wildlife authorities for permission.