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Gull Resources
Gulls and the Law
The following links contain information on legal issues and stories regarding gulls and gull management.
Migratory Bird Treaty Act - Click on the Link to download a simplified version of the Migratory Bird Treat Act of 1918. This is the Act that protects all species of migratory birds, including all gull species.
FWS News Release describing an enforcement action in Milwaukee regarding a rooftop gull colony.
Gull Control Manuals/Publications
The following are various gull management publications from around the country aimed at offering methods/techniques for managing gulls in sensitive areas.
Manual for Gull Control at Massachusetts Landfills
Gulls: Damage Prevention and Control Methods
Gull Biology and Management
The documents below attempt to describe gull biology/phenology for Wisconsin in a graphical format. There are notes on migration, breeding phenology, molt, and the presence of rare species in gull colonies. This information is linked to a management calendar that attempts to link management actions to the appropriate timeframe within the gull breeding cycle.
Gull Contacts in Wisconsin - Click on the link to download a document containing contact information for gull biology, management, and urban wildlife.
Gull Symposium Questionnaire - Click on the link to download a gull questionnaire handed out at the Gull Management Symposium. Questionnaires can be mailed or e-mailed to Andy Paulios at the WBCI address on the home page of this website.
High Profile Bird Management - Considerations from the Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection on how to manage a large bird problem.
Ring-billed Gull Control Projects: What you need to know - Guidance from the Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection on how to approach a potential Ring-billed Gull problem.