Are Wood duck ducklings avaliable anywhere

[chickenlisa]

I called but they were too busy to answer, so I've been online searching and reading...this is what I found on the FWS.gov/migratorybirds site-
"You may acquire captive-bred and properly marked migratory waterfowl of all species other than mallard ducks ( Anas platyrhynchos ), alive or dead, or their eggs, and possess and transport such birds or eggs and any progeny or eggs for your use without a permit, subject to the following conditions and restrictions. Additional restrictions on the acquisition and transfer of muscovy ducks ( Cairina moschata ) are in paragraph (g) of this section.

(a) You may acquire live waterfowl or their eggs only from a holder of a valid waterfowl sale and disposal permit in the United States. You also may lawfully acquire them outside of the United States with appropriate permits ( see §21.21 of subpart C of this part).
So is this saying I don't need a Federal permit to buy and own Wood Ducks - just to sell eggs or babies/adults in the future?
How do I find the info for state permits?
Lisa

 

[KansasKid]

here is a link to more info and an application at the bottom. you just fill it out and send it in with your money. http://www.fws.gov/forms/3-200-9.pdf

 

[chickenlisa]

yep I got that one. I'm wondering if I need another one for just NJ state- to just own them, not sell or transport eggs and birds.

 

[ducks_rcool329]

I had to buy adult ones from MurrayMcMurray and wait for eggs and hatch them.

 

[KansasKid]

If you decide to buy juveniles, i would go ahead and buy from mallard lane farms. Sorry but $127 for wood ducks is high.

 

[La Mike]

Contact your local wildlife and fisheries and they can answer all your question on local state laws.