This is what you do to nuisance buzzards-- New Jersey law!Population Management. In those
situations where vultures have habituated to
harassment with pyrotechnics, and no longer
exhibit avoidance behavior, the scaring effect
of this technique may be restored by
shooting a few birds. Vultures are intelligent
and respond quickly when one or two
members of a flock are killed. Removal of
persistent birds from a local population
increases efficacy of harassment programs,
ensuring that birds remain responsive to
these techniques rather than habituating to
them. This technique reinforces ongoing
harassment, not to significantly reduce the
local vulture population. In most states,
vultures can be shot with a 12 ga. shotgun (2
3/4 or 3 shells, No. 4 lead shot) or a rifle
(centerfire rifles, such as .223, .270, or
.30-06). In NJ, only a shotgun may be
used to shoot vultures. Shotguns are the
typical method for urban/suburban areas, and
rifles may be used in more remote locales.
Use of a rifle to shoot vultures must be
specifically requested on the permit
applications, and included as a legal
technique on permits. Display of a dead
vulture in the roost trees or structure can
provide an additional deterrent effect, but
this condition must be specifically authorized
on permits. Nonlethal methods should be
employed prior to or concurrent with use of
shooting. Federal and state permits are
required before shooting can be
implemented. Permit applications can be
obtained from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service (FWS) or from the USDA APHIS
Wildlife Services program at the address and
phone number listed above. The completed
application must be submitted to the FWS,
accompanied by a $25.00 processing fee.
Once the permit is obtained, comply fully
with its conditions, including the annual
report of the number of vultures taken.
Carry the permit with you during conduct of
control activities. I don't think beating a possum or raccoon upside the head is humane. Where now do you think I read that?
