VA Permit - Coturnix?

[quiltnchik]

I found the following permit application for Virginia:

http://www.dgif.virginia.gov/forms/PERM/PERM-014.pdf

However, it doesn't list Coturnix as one of the species on the permit application, so does that mean no permit is needed?

Thanks!

 

[saddina]

I read it and I'd say not needed, but you can always call the 800 number on the form and ask, after all it's $12.50.

 

[Cason]

Are Cortunix NATIVE to your area? If so, you'll need a permit I imagine. Yeah, call the number.

 

[Boyd]

coturnix are only native to the Asian continent aren't they

Thats how we get around the regs here in michigan

 

[monarc23]

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Yep no native coturnix in North america

However some states are STUPID and still don't allow them, I am so thankful I'm allowed to do anything with my coturnix but release them

I honestly forget the Laws in VA for coturnix.

 

[quiltnchik]

I was told by a breeder here in VA that no permit is needed to raise them, so I'm a happy camper!

Now to get busy on the housing so I can order some eggs from Sam! Yippee!!

 

[kingmt]

 

[NotTheMomma]

Oh chit! I just bought 12 quail chicks, no idea what the breed is, and I live in VA! I was planning on raising them, and releasing them on my property because I haven't seen ANY quail here. Oh man, please don't tell me that I'm stuck with 12 quail and DH will have to build me some type of coop!!

I just couldn't pass them up! I've never seen such small chicks, and just too cute!

 

[HobokenChickenEmergency]

Sorry, but I think they'd be dead shortly after being released. You could always put them on craigslist.

 

[Munchies]

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Careful your local DNR, do read the newspaper and actually use the internet.

Releasing non-native species is definitely a no-no and may get you more than a slap on the wrist.

Even farm raised bobwhites are not to be released into the wild, as they will get eaten and actually increase the number of predators.

Check with your local DNR before doing any release program.