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Illinois producers can apply for depredation permits to combat the impact seen from black vultures

“What we’re hoping to do is just help our farmers have one more tool that they can help protect their livestock...”

April 16, 2025 02:58 PM

A number of states have seen an increase in black vulture populations over time, which can pose significant threats to livestock.
Producers in Illinois are now able to apply for depredation permits in an effort to better protect their animals.

Tasha Bunting with the Illinois Farm Bureau spoke with RFD-TV’s Suzanne Alexander about the danger posed by the animal, the influx in the state, and what producers need to keep in mind.

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