Various resources are available designed to help guide management and conservation of prairie dogs and black-footed ferrets throughout North America. These resources generally more technical in scope and designed for wildlife professionally who are actively engaged in black-footed ferret recovery efforts.
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Black-footed Ferret Information Repository
The Black-footed Ferret Information Repository (BFFIR) is an online database intended to serve as a clearinghouse for technical information related to the recovery and conservation of black-footed ferrets. This repository is designed for use by wildlife professionals who are actively engaged in efforts to conserve and manage black-footed ferret populations.
Black-Footed Ferret Field Operations Manual
The Black-footed Ferret Field Operations Manual is a compilation of information regarding the management of black-footed ferrets in the wild. This document provide guidance to parties holding current U.S. Fish and Wildlife Permits to work with black-footed ferrets during field operations involving reintroduction and management efforts.
Black-Footed Ferret Managed Care Operations Manual
The Black-footed Ferret Managed Care Operations Manual is a compilation of information regarding the management of black-footed ferrets in captivity. This document provide guidance to parties holding current U.S. Fish and Wildlife Permits to work with black-footed ferrets during captive operations involving husbandry and breeding efforts.
Black-footed Ferret Species Status Assessment
This report summarizes the results of a Species Status Assessment (SSA) that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has completed for the black-footed ferret. This SSA report summarizes the current and projected future conditions of the black-footed ferret to assess the overall viability of the species now and into the future.
Black-footed Ferret Reintroduction Site Rapid Assessment Tool
The Black-footed Ferret Reintroduction Site Rapid Assessment Tool is a planning tool to determine whether black-footed ferret reintroduction is feasible at a given site and to assess whether a potential site can contribute to ferret recovery. This document outlines steps. Please note that this document is only a tool for considering sites and is not an official process endorsed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
