inporting birds into the usa

[Fat Daddy]

Here is what Tony was referencing I believe ....

http://www.apwsbirds.com/birdexchange

 

[GAQuail]

Sarry stupid question, what is apws?

American Pheasant & Waterfowl Society
www.apwsbirds.com

I don't believe there are any Wood Quail in captivity in the USA. I think there are some in Europe in captivity but I may be thinking of Rain Quail. Importation of even captive birds is a tough and expensive proposition.

 

[cookiesdaddy]

what about bringing back just eggs for hatching?

 

[TwoCrows]

There are restrictions on eggs as well.

 

[lairdkid]

I found another regulation that said that you must be out of country for at least one year before inporting your pet bird so much for a 4 month vacation. Although that's pet cant get strate answer on livestock. As for eggs you have the same problems one year and own the parents for 3 months prier to applying for permits

 

[BobDBirdDog]

Every time I'v ever been to Mexico, I'v been tempted to stuff a Macaw under my shirt tail and try to walk normally back across the boarder. These days I'd guess it would be a stiffer penalty for get'n caught with birds than a big bag of contraband!




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The Feds really need to step it up! I have never heard one single case where a Fed arrested or fined any species of bird for crossing the borders.