Wildlife Services Program Directives

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Program Directives

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Introduction: Policy ManualLast Updated
1.101The Wildlife Services Policy Manual (640.79 KB)6/20/13
Introduction: Program DescriptionLast Updated
1.201Mission and Philosophy of the WS Program (155.69 KB)7/20/09
1.205Policy Development, Revision, and Approval (130.63 KB)3/12/19
Introduction: Code of EthicsLast Updated
1.301Code of Ethics (44.78 KB)8/31/10

Operational Policy: Professional Wildlife Damage ManagementLast Updated
2.110Wildlife Services Research and Methods Development (17.56 KB) (17.56 KB)7/21/08
2.115National Wildlife Research Center (14.71 KB) (14.71 KB)7/21/08
2.120National Wildlife Disease Surveillance and Emergency Response Program (16.66 KB) (16.66 KB)10/7/05
2.125Integrated Wildlife Damage Management Decision Making (243.25 KB)2/9/2026
Operational Policy: Decision Making GuidelinesLast Updated
2.210Compliance With Federal, State, and Local Laws and Regulations (33.64 KB) (33.64 KB)10/27/09
2.215Financial Management of Reimbursable Agreements and Carryover Accounts (382.36 KB) (382.36 KB)9/23/19
Operational Policy: Damage Control ActivitiesLast Updated
2.301Migratory Bird Damage Management (17.04 KB) (17.04 KB)5/5/06
2.305Wildlife Hazards to Aviation (145.39 KB) (145.39 KB)12/11/14
2.310Endangered and Threatened Species (14.65 KB) (14.65 KB)7/28/03
2.315Eagle Damage Management (285.45 KB) (285.45 KB)4/22/24
2.320Invasive Species Damage Management (16.32 KB) (16.32 KB)2/6/04
2.340Feral, Free-Ranging, and Hybrid Dog Damage Management (1.05 MB) (1.05 MB)6/17/13
2.345Urban Rodent Management Programs (213.97 KB) (213.97 KB)3/15/23
Operational Policy: Specialized Methods and TechniquesLast Updated
2.401Pesticide Use (252.21 KB) (252.21 KB)5/7/25
2.405Pesticide Registrations and Permits (173.65 KB) (173.65 KB)2/25/25
2.415M-44 Use and Restrictions (354.57 KB) (354.57 KB)1/25/24
2.420Livestock Protection Collars (51.2 KB) (51.2 KB)2/17/04
2.425Denning (409.77 KB) (409.77 KB)2/14/13
2.430Controlled Chemical Immobilization and Euthanizing Agents (214.05 KB) (214.05 KB)3/12/19
2.435Explosives Use and Safety (197.7 KB) (197.7 KB)9/9/24
2.440Livestock Guarding Dogs (12.7 KB) (12.7 KB)3/1/04
2.445Use of Dogs in WS Activities (235.57 KB) (235.57 KB)4/20/16
2.450Traps and Trapping Devices (130.41 KB) (130.41 KB)7/29/21
2.455Scents, Baits, and Attractants (195.25 KB) (195.25 KB)7/29/21
2.460Lure Crops (13.39 KB) (13.39 KB)6/11/03
2.465Accountability and Oversight of Hazardous Materials (17.09 KB) (17.09 KB)1/2/08
2.470Laser Use and Safety for Avian Harassment (228.11 KB) (228.11 KB)2/13/25
Operational Policy: Disposition of Animals CapturedLast Updated
2.501Translocation of Wildlife (13.82 KB) (13.82 KB)7/30/03
2.510Fur, Other Animal Parts, and Edible Meat (68.65 KB) (68.65 KB)10/27/09
2.515Disposal of Wildlife Carcasses (46.95 KB) (46.95 KB)5/18/11
Operational Policy: Safety and Health GuidelinesLast Updated
2.605WS Safety and Health Program (175.45 KB) (175.45 KB)9/10/21
2.615WS Firearms Use and Safety (340.31 KB) (340.31 KB)4/19/16
2.620WS Aviation Safety and Operations (149.36 KB) (149.36 KB)2/6/09
2.626Rocket Net Charges, Electric Matches, and Incidental Explosive Materials Use and Safety (157.08 KB) (157.08 KB)7/10/23
2.627Explosive Pest Control Devices Use and Safety (247.07 KB) (247.07 KB)11/21/22
2.630Watercraft Use (90.39 KB) (90.39 KB)6/17/09
2.635Zoonotic Diseases and Personal Protection Equipment (117 KB) (117 KB)4/29/09
2.640Responding to Oil Spills, Hazardous Materials Operations (61.88 KB) (61.88 KB)9/30/11
2.645Unmanned Aircraft Systems (243.3 KB) (243.3 KB)6/11/25

Cooperation: Cooperatively Funded ProjectsLast Updated
3.101Interfacing With Business and Establishing Cooperative Programs (235.09 KB) (235.09 KB)2/4/15
3.102Cooperative Cost Share Programs (1.07 MB) (1.07 MB)8/30/13

Program Administration: Employee GuidelinesLast Updated
4.101Tours of Duty (253.25 KB) (253.25 KB)10/11/23
4.102Alternate Duty Location (1.61 MB) (1.61 MB)10/11/12
4.104Personal Use of New Media (1009.38 KB) (1009.38 KB)6/20/13
4.110Hazardous Duty (305.06 KB) (305.06 KB)8/18/2025
4.120Employee Responsibilities and Conduct (281.34 KB) (281.34 KB)7/11/19
4.130Information and Data Management and Security (64.57 KB) (64.57 KB)8/29/11
4.135Requests for Information (19.14 KB) (19.14 KB)10/7/05
4.145Appearance as a Witness or Production of Documents in Judicial Proceedings (148.54 KB) (148.54 KB)9/7/22
4.150Vehicle Use (618.96 KB) (618.96 KB)10/11/12
4.155Off Highway Vehicles (211.81 KB) (211.81 KB)9/17/21
4.165Loaning Equipment (54.56 KB) (54.56 KB)8/13/14
4.170Membership in Professional Organizations (316.62 KB) (316.62 KB)11/30/12
4.175Publications (354.62 KB) (354.62 KB)12/8/25
4.185WS Uniform Policy (249.15 KB) (249.15 KB)3/27/23
Program Administration: Program DocumentationLast Updated
4.205Data and Activity Reporting (231.66 KB) (231.66 KB)9/30/15
4.210Program Evaluation (13.01 KB) (13.01 KB)3/1/04
Program Administration: Employee DevelopmentLast Updated
4.301Employee Development (14.51 KB) (14.51 KB)8/16/05
4.305Meetings and Conferences (437.77 KB) (437.77 KB)11/30/12
Program Administration: Employee RecognitionLast Updated
4.402Outstanding Supervisor Award (15.12 KB) (15.12 KB)12/1/08
4.405WS Safety and Health Incentive Awards Program (183.36 KB) (183.36 KB)9/10/21
4.410Recognition of Publications (13.55 KB) (13.55 KB)3/25/04
4.415Inventions, Patents, and Patent Royalty Distribution (196.67 KB) (196.67 KB)4/1/22

Recently ArchivedLast Updated
2.201WS Decision Model (178.4 KB)July 21, 2008
2.105 The Integrated Wildlife Damage Management Program2.105.pdf (12.69 KB)March 1, 2004
2.101Selecting Wildlife Damage Management Methods (19.9 KB)July 20, 2009
2.505 Lethal Control of Animals 2.505 (45.05 KB)May 18, 2011
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