Wildlife Services Program Directives
Last Modified: May 19, 2025
| Introduction: Policy Manual | Last Updated | |
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| 1.101 | The Wildlife Services Policy Manual (640.79 KB) | 6/20/13 |
| Introduction: Program Description | Last Updated | |
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| 1.201 | Mission and Philosophy of the WS Program (155.69 KB) | 7/20/09 |
| 1.205 | Policy Development, Revision, and Approval (130.63 KB) | 3/12/19 |
| Introduction: Code of Ethics | Last Updated | |
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| 1.301 | Code of Ethics (44.78 KB) | 8/31/10 |
| Operational Policy: Professional Wildlife Damage Management | Last Updated | |
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| 2.101 | Selecting Wildlife Damage Management Methods (19.9 KB) | 7/20/09 |
| 2.105 | The WS Integrated Wildlife Damage Management Program (12.69 KB) | 3/1/04 |
| 2.110 | Wildlife Services Research and Methods Development (17.56 KB) | 7/21/08 |
| 2.115 | National Wildlife Research Center (14.71 KB) | 7/21/08 |
| 2.120 | National Wildlife Disease Surveillance and Emergency Response Program (16.66 KB) | 10/7/05 |
| Operational Policy: Decision Making Guidelines | Last Updated | |
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| 2.201 | WS Decision Model (178.4 KB) | 7/15/14 |
| 2.210 | Compliance With Federal, State, and Local Laws and Regulations (33.64 KB) | 10/27/09 |
| 2.215 | Financial Management of Reimbursable Agreements and Carryover Accounts (382.36 KB) | 9/23/19 |
| Operational Policy: Damage Control Activities | Last Updated | |
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| 2.301 | Migratory Bird Damage Management (17.04 KB) | 5/5/06 |
| 2.305 | Wildlife Hazards to Aviation (145.39 KB) | 12/11/14 |
| 2.310 | Endangered and Threatened Species (14.65 KB) | 7/28/03 |
| 2.315 | Eagle Damage Management (285.45 KB) | 4/22/24 |
| 2.320 | Invasive Species Damage Management (16.32 KB) | 2/6/04 |
| 2.340 | Feral, Free-Ranging, and Hybrid Dog Damage Management (1.05 MB) | 6/17/13 |
| 2.345 | Urban Rodent Management Programs (213.97 KB) | 3/15/23 |
| Operational Policy: Specialized Methods and Techniques | Last Updated | |
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| 2.401 | Pesticide Use (252.21 KB) | 5/7/25 |
| 2.405 | Pesticide Registrations and Permits (173.65 KB) | 2/25/25 |
| 2.415 | M-44 Use and Restrictions (354.57 KB) | 1/25/24 |
| 2.420 | Livestock Protection Collars (51.2 KB) | 2/17/04 |
| 2.425 | Denning (409.77 KB) | 2/14/13 |
| 2.430 | Controlled Chemical Immobilization and Euthanizing Agents (214.05 KB) | 3/12/19 |
| 2.435 | Explosives Use and Safety (197.7 KB) | 9/9/24 |
| 2.440 | Livestock Guarding Dogs (12.7 KB) | 3/1/04 |
| 2.445 | Use of Dogs in WS Activities (235.57 KB) | 4/20/16 |
| 2.450 | Traps and Trapping Devices (130.41 KB) | 7/29/21 |
| 2.455 | Scents, Baits, and Attractants (195.25 KB) | 7/29/21 |
| 2.460 | Lure Crops (13.39 KB) | 6/11/03 |
| 2.465 | Accountability and Oversight of Hazardous Materials (17.09 KB) | 1/2/08 |
| 2.470 | Laser Use and Safety for Avian Harassment (228.11 KB) | 2/13/25 |
| Operational Policy: Disposition of Animals Captured | Last Updated | |
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| 2.501 | Translocation of Wildlife (13.82 KB) | 7/30/03 |
| 2.505 | Lethal Control of Animals (45.05 KB) | 5/18/11 |
| 2.510 | Fur, Other Animal Parts, and Edible Meat (68.65 KB) | 10/27/09 |
| 2.515 | Disposal of Wildlife Carcasses (46.95 KB) | 5/18/11 |
| Operational Policy: Safety and Health Guidelines | Last Updated | |
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| 2.605 | WS Safety and Health Program (175.45 KB) | 9/10/21 |
| 2.615 | WS Firearms Use and Safety (340.31 KB) | 4/19/16 |
| 2.620 | WS Aviation Safety and Operations (149.36 KB) | 2/6/09 |
| 2.626 | Rocket Net Charges, Electric Matches, and Incidental Explosive Materials Use and Safety (157.08 KB) | 7/10/23 |
| 2.627 | Explosive Pest Control Devices Use and Safety (247.07 KB) | 11/21/22 |
| 2.630 | Watercraft Use (90.39 KB) | 6/17/09 |
| 2.635 | Zoonotic Diseases and Personal Protection Equipment (117 KB) | 4/29/09 |
| 2.640 | Responding to Oil Spills, Hazardous Materials Operations (61.88 KB) | 9/30/11 |
| Cooperation: Cooperatively Funded Projects | Last Updated | |
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| 3.101 | Interfacing With Business and Establishing Cooperative Programs (235.09 KB) | 2/4/15 |
| 3.102 | Cooperative Cost Share Programs (1.07 MB) | 8/30/13 |
| 3.115 | Pocatello Supply Depot (125.44 KB) | 7/3/14 |
| Program Administration: Employee Guidelines | Last Updated | |
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| 4.101 | Tours of Duty (253.25 KB) | 10/11/23 |
| 4.102 | Alternate Duty Location (1.61 MB) | 10/11/12 |
| 4.104 | Personal Use of New Media (1009.38 KB) | 6/20/13 |
| 4.110 | Hazardous Duty (14.91 KB) | 10/07/05 |
| 4.120 | Employee Responsibilities and Conduct (281.34 KB) | 7/11/19 |
| 4.130 | Information and Data Management and Security (64.57 KB) | 8/29/11 |
| 4.135 | Requests for Information (19.14 KB) | 10/7/05 |
| 4.145 | Appearance as a Witness or Production of Documents in Judicial Proceedings (148.54 KB) | 9/7/22 |
| 4.150 | Vehicle Use (618.96 KB) | 10/11/12 |
| 4.155 | Off Highway Vehicles (211.81 KB) | 9/17/21 |
| 4.165 | Loaning Equipment (54.56 KB) | 8/13/14 |
| 4.170 | Membership in Professional Organizations (316.62 KB) | 11/30/12 |
| 4.175 | Publications (87.44 KB) | 8/13/14 |
| 4.185 | WS Uniform Policy (249.15 KB) | 3/27/23 |
| Program Administration: Program Documentation | Last Updated | |
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| 4.205 | Data and Activity Reporting (231.66 KB) | 9/30/15 |
| 4.210 | Program Evaluation (13.01 KB) | 3/1/04 |
| Program Administration: Employee Development | Last Updated | |
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| 4.301 | Employee Development (14.51 KB) | 8/16/05 |
| 4.305 | Meetings and Conferences (437.77 KB) | 11/30/12 |
| Program Administration: Employee Recognition | Last Updated | |
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| 4.402 | Outstanding Supervisor Award (15.12 KB) | 12/1/08 |
| 4.405 | WS Safety and Health Incentive Awards Program (183.36 KB) | 9/10/21 |
| 4.410 | Recognition of Publications (13.55 KB) | 3/25/04 |
| 4.415 | Inventions, Patents, and Patent Royalty Distribution (196.67 KB) | 4/1/22 |