ACE Wildlife Hazard Management 3

Question 1

Which federal agency holds primary authority over lethal removal of migratory birds at US airports?

Accepted Answer

US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)

Answer

The USFWS issues depredation permits under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, making it the authority over lethal take; USDA Wildlife Services typically carries out the removal under that permit.

Question 2

What is a key limitation of using recorded distress calls as a wildlife dispersal method?

Accepted Answer

Birds habituate to them quickly, reducing long-term effectiveness

Answer

Repeated use of distress calls without variety causes habituation, so they must be rotated with other techniques to remain effective.

Question 3

An airport operator notices a retention pond within the AOA is attracting large flocks of waterfowl. The FIRST recommended step is to:

Accepted Answer

Conduct a habitat assessment and consider modifying or eliminating the attractant

Answer

The foundational principle of wildlife hazard management is to remove or modify attractants; a habitat assessment identifies options before costly or irreversible actions are taken.

Question 4

Strike reports submitted to the FAA are used in part to calculate the Bird/Other Wildlife Strike Index for an airport. What does a rising index indicate?

Accepted Answer

An increasing rate of strikes relative to aircraft operations

Answer

A rising strike index indicates more strikes per unit of aircraft operations, signaling that wildlife hazard risk is increasing and management actions may need intensification.

Question 5

Which of the following is a LETHAL wildlife control method that requires a depredation permit?

Accepted Answer

Shooting with a firearm

Answer

Shooting migratory birds requires a depredation permit from the USFWS under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act; trapping for relocation may also need permits depending on species.

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ACE Wildlife Hazard Management 3