In the United States, woodpeckers are FEDERALLY protected birds under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918. You can not kill a woodpecker, it’s young, or disturb a woodpecker nest with eggs in it without a permit from US Fish and Wildlife Service. This article will help you go step by step in the process of applying for, and hopefully receiving approval for a depredation permit.

Ryan RidgleyOctober 11, 2022animal control, bird removal, cincinnati wildlife, do it yourself, diy, wildlife, wildlife management, woodpeckerComment

"Bird" Feeders Do Not Exist

There is no such thing as a bird feeder and I am going to upset you when I tell you why. If you do not want to be my friend after this, I understand.

One Bird = 6 Months Jail Time

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