Wood Ducks

[Wolf-Kim]

Where could I find the list of states where you can legally keep wood ducks? Are there any states where you are "allowed" to keep them?

I'm in NC and I was just wondering whether it is legal in NC or not. LOL. I was curious, I've seen them out on the ponds and think they are gorgeous and there were a few people on here who have found some, so I wondered how I would know whether it was legal or not.

Thanks,
Kim

 

[arlee453]

Coudn't find an exact reference to answer the question, but there is some info on www.ncwildlife.org

Worst case you can call/email and ask them...

Here's a specific doc:

http://www.ncwildlife.org/pg07_WildlifeSpeciesCon/WOODDUCK.PDF

 

[Wolf-Kim]

Thanks!

-Kim

 

[beefy]

you just have to get a permit in Georgia

 

[priszilla]

I have heard that mandarin ducks look very similar and are legal

 

[beefy]

woodducks are way cooler than any ol' stinkin mandarin ducks.

 

[Lophura]

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Wood Ducks fall into the Migratory Waterfowl bracket and are monitored by the Feds instead of the individual states. You do not need a permit to own them as long as you have the documentation (USFWS Form 3-186) that you legally obtained the birds and they have been marked per law (either a pinion, toe clip or close-band). If you are to get rid of the birds or rear any young, a permit is required.

http://www.fws.gov/permits/

http://www.gbwf.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=4327

It isn't really that big of a deal, just a minor inconvience to keep these wonderful ducks.

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Wow, great insight.

Dan

 

[Wolf-Kim]

Dan, that was very helpful! I agree, it isn't a big deal to get permits for something, if you eant them that bad. At this rate, I'm going to have a ton of permits and licenses. LOL. Hatching egg license, Adult poultry license, Chick dealer license, game bird license(quail), and now another one. LOL

-Kim

 

[DuckyBoys]

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Wood Ducks fall into the Migratory Waterfowl bracket and are monitored by the Feds instead of the individual states. You do not need a permit to own them as long as you have the documentation (USFWS Form 3-186) that you legally obtained the birds and they have been marked per law (either a pinion, toe clip or close-band). If you are to get rid of the birds or rear any young, a permit is required.

http://www.fws.gov/permits/

http://www.gbwf.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=4327

It isn't really that big of a deal, just a minor inconvience to keep these wonderful ducks.

Quote:
Wow, great insight.

Dan

So there aren't individual state laws that people have to follow? For example - Colorado?

I knew (from your own website forum) about the Federal Permit - but I thought you had to check with each individual state? I checked out the state permit and it really isn't that big of a deal, I may get one if CO doesn't preclude it.

 

[Lophura]

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I don't believe states have too much jurisdiction over the Federal Migratory Bird Act, but some might have their own quirky little laws to get more $$$ from their residents!! Would be best to check with them, but do so armed with the Federal information should you are given a hard time.

Dan