Program Structure

The states of Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia and West Virginia, participate in the WDM Coop.

We are a unit without walls comprised of universities and Federal and State fish and wildlife agencies dedicated to the sharing of knowledge, facilities and agenda related to wildlife damage management. Our goal is to maximize the use of limited resources while minimizing a central administrative structure. The WDM Coop fosters efficiency in meeting the management, research, and extension needs of the Northeast.

Penn State and Cornell University, jointly administer the WDM Coop with oversight from State Fish and Wildlife Agency Directors. WDM Coop funds are administered by the Wildlife Management Institute. Two teams, a Policy Team and an Implementation Team were originally established to facilitate the start of the Coop. These teams have now merged into a working advisory team comprised of representatives from multi-state Fish and Wildlife Agencies and Cooperative Extension Services.

Research conducted by the Northeast Wildlife Damage Management Cooperative, is supported by scientists from state agencies, federal agencies, and universities..

For specific information or questions about the Northeast Wildlife Damage Management Cooperative, please click on the menu buttons or contact the Coop at wdmcoop@yahoo.com