Black Vulture Relief Act of 2025

This legislation, titled the "Black Vulture Relief Act of 2025," authorizes livestock producers and their employees to take black vultures. This authorization applies when the birds are causing, or are reasonably believed to cause, death, injury, or destruction to livestock . The bill explicitly states that this action is permitted notwithstanding the provisions of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, but it strictly prohibits the use of poison to take black vultures. The Act defines "take" to include capturing, killing, dispersing, or transporting a black vulture carcass. It also mandates that covered persons who take a black vulture must submit an annual report to the appropriate United States Fish and Wildlife Service Regional Office. The Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is tasked with developing and making available a reporting form within 180 days of enactment, ensuring it is not more burdensome than existing forms for permitted take under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.