The black vulture population has increased in Illinois in recent years, most noticeably in the southern part of the state. An update from Illinois Department of Natural Resources Director Colleen Callahan.

Illinois Farm Bureau will issue sub-permits as a benefit to livestock farmers who are experiencing problems with black vultures and assist in securing IDNR’s required permit. The sub-permit is available to livestock farmers facing depredation of commercial livestock, which includes cattle, horses, sheep, goats, and swine.

Interested livestock producers may request a sub-permit application by contacting Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Commodity and Livestock, Tasha Bunting, at tbunting@ilfb.org.