Important Websites:

• KDFWR Vulture website
• Procedure to obtain a KY Farm Bureau Vulture Permit can be found by clicking here
• USDA Wildlife Services Vulture Website
• Info on how to obtain a permit directly from the USFWS
   

Important Contact Personnel and Agencies:

• USDA Wildlife Services: 866-4USDAWS / 866-487-3297
• Kentucky Farm Bureau Permits: Fran McCall, 502-495-5000
• Kentucky Department Fish and Wildlife Resources: 1-800-858-1549
• Currently (Summer 2016) Pictures of Potential Vulture Depredation can be sent to: KDFWR Biologist Kate Slankard email: kate.slankard@ky.gov 

Literature Cited:

• Avery, M. L., and J. L. Cummings. 2004. Livestock depredations by black vultures and golden eagles. USDA National Wildlife Research Center- Staff Publications. Paper 76.
• Buckley, N. J.  1999.  Black Vulture (Coragyps atratus).  In The Birds of North America No. 402 (A. Poole and F. Gill, eds). The Birds of North America, Inc., Philadelphia, PA. 24pp.
• Seamans, T. W. 2004. Response of roosting Turkey Vultures to a vulture effigy. Ohio Journal of Science 104:136-138.
• Reducing Damage Caused by Vultures. United States Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspections Service Program Ai No. 1860.