Quail In West Virginia?

[rinnith]

I have a friend in West Virginia who is wondering what she needs to own coturnix legally in West Virginia.

Her friend told her they can not own them since they are migratory they are illegal there. (this doesn't sound right to me...) I wanna know if this is true. any one know?

If there is a permit needed she would like to know how much it would cost, if anyone knows. ( I assume, you would get said permit at a game commission)

Thanks so much!!

 

[JJMR794]

A. Coturnix Are Not Migratory
B. Coturnix Are Not Indigenous (native) To N America
C. Tell Her To Contact Her Local Fish And Game Office And Ask Them Directly What She Needs And Whats Involved-- Cost, Inspections, Applications Etc...

 

[rinnith]

I was misinformed then, as for her asking... she has tried and is waiting for a response. I was just trying to see If I could get the information a bit faster.

 

[byoung14ever]

Quote:
I believe they are migratory birds.http://www.thatquailplace.com/quail/coturn1.htm

 

[JewellFarm]

I have them in Virginia. I wouldn't think the laws would vary that much. They will be caged, right?

 

[rinnith]

yes, they will be inside birds, actually. they will be pets, and not many either.

 

[wilds of pa]

They are not recognized as a migratory bird on the WV hunting seasons and bag limits,

so they are not under migratory laws by WV.

 

[rinnith]

Thank you that does help!

 

[JJMR794]

Quote:
I believe they are migratory birds.http://www.thatquailplace.com/quail/coturn1.htm

THE MIGRATORY STATUS OF NON INDIGENOUS SPECES IS NULL AND VOID AS FAR AS US FISH AND WILDLIFE'S VIEW

 

[wilds of pa]

However some states may requiring having permits for non native species or ornamental birds in captivity, I'm unsure of any states requiring this or not.. But i know Pa is not one of them.. Ive searched for more info on WV, but man i just cant find anything out there on it..maybe somebody raising game birds or ornamentals in WV can chime in here..