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.
Plague Management Techniques and Monitoring in Colorado's Prairie and Shrub-steppe Ecosystems
This document, developed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife, outlines various methods for managing plague on prairie dog colonies and monitoring the status of prairie dog populations. The technical steps described in detail in this manual were written for Colorado, but are widely applicable throughout the range of prairie dogs in North America.
