Black Vulture Relief Act of 2025

This bill would let livestock producers and their employees act against black vultures when the birds are attacking or likely to harm their animals. It allows them to “take” a black vulture (which can include attempting to capture or kill) if the bird is causing, or is reasonably believed will cause, death, injury, or destruction to livestock. It does not allow the use of poison. These actions are allowed even though black vultures are normally protected under federal bird laws. The rule applies only to black vultures (Coragyps atratus) and is aimed at preventing harm to livestock.

• Who is covered: livestock producers and their employees.
• What is allowed: taking or trying to take a black vulture that is harming or likely to harm livestock, and injury to the bird that happens during that action.
• What is not allowed: using poison.
• Species: black vulture (Coragyps atratus).