The depredation permit provisions address migratory birds that cause damage to which interests?

• A. Agricultural, horticultural, or fish cultural interests
• B. Domestic pets only
• C. Urban forestry only
• D. Wildlife viewing areas

Answer: (A)

Depredation permits are meant to address the economic harm caused by migratory birds to farming and fish production. In other words, they’re designed to help manage birds that damage agricultural crops, horticultural crops, or fish culture operations such as hatcheries and fish ponds. That focus is what makes this option the best fit.

These provisions aren’t about domestic pets, urban forestry for aesthetics, or wildlife viewing areas, even though birds can interact with those settings too. For example, a flock of geese damaging corn or fruit trees would fall under this allowance because it involves economic losses to agricultural or horticultural interests, or to fish culture facilities.