What is a typical wildlife hazard management program objective at airports?

• A. Reduce wildlife strikes by deterring wildlife, habitat management, and monitoring.
• B. Increase wildlife encounters to study behavior.
• C. Eliminate all wildlife from the airport.
• D. Focus only on bird control and ignore mammals.

Answer: (A)

The objective is to minimize the risk of wildlife strikes by deterring wildlife, shaping the habitat to be less attractive, and continuously monitoring wildlife activity. This approach directly reduces both the presence and movement of animals around runways, making flight operations safer. Increasing wildlife encounters would work against safety goals, and eliminating all wildlife is not practical or necessary. A comprehensive program also needs to address multiple species, not just birds, and uses data-driven deterrence and habitat management to adapt over time.