Blake Iverson is correct. USDA obtains depredation permits from USFWS.

Chris Thompson
WA. Dept. of Fish and Wildlife

>>> "Blake Iverson" <coopershwk at hotmail.com> 03/13/04 12:12PM >>>
That's too bad that the wonded gulls were not killed to cease their
suffering. Gulls are protected by the MBTA but if you apply for a
depredation permit, you can kill them. That's probably what has happened.
The more letters you send to F&W the better, let them know how you feel
about it. DON'T EMAIL! They never respond.


Blake Iverso
Arlington, WA
coopershwk at hotmail.com

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