ducky,
The feds say it's okay. The state of CA says we'll follow the feds regulations. So it's okay. Okay? LOL.
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I like a little Wood Duck with my sparkle duns sometimes.
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You can believe what you want... I won't sell it
California Fish and Game code
3039. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this section and Sections
3087 and 4303, or any other provision of this code, or regulations
adopted pursuant thereto, it is unlawful to sell or purchase any
species of bird or mammal or part thereof found in the wild in
California.
3504. Subject to the provisions of this code permitting the sale of
domestically raised game birds, it is unlawful to sell or purchase
any game bird or nongame bird or part thereof.
I Will, however, give it away....
Some years ago I set out to write a detailed article about processing and selling game bird skins. After a tremendous amouont of research, phone calls, emails, letters, official requests for information, and so on, I gave up. The conflicting laws, details, opinions, goofball States's Attorneys, idiot Federal Prosecutors, even more idiotic Federal Special Agents, and so on were simply too much.
All I can say is there are multiple felonies documentable on ebay every day...
I long for the days when I was in college and selling mallard skins by the hundreds to help me make it through until the next summer's job. It was such hard work! ;)
Now certain Feds say the law only covers feathers and you cannot sell the skin with the bird... Complicating a whole lot of things for no practical advantage...
Not sure I get the "gist" of this thread.....
I just ordered some packs of lemon wood duck flank feathers. I don't know the source of these feathers, but certainly assume the transaction is legal.
Craig Matthews of Blue Ribbon Flies is a very dedicated conservationist. He donates a great deal of time and large amount of funds to protecting the environment.
Is someone saying that his selling these feathers is illegal?
Thanks for any clarification.
in CA, IDK about other states, birds raised by licensed "Bird Dealers" ;) can be sold for their feathers. I would guess that is where yours came from...
Only odd ones for ornamental duck ponds. Perhaps the odd escapee from collections. No natives to speak off. Even teal is getting very rare around here. Though I did get treated to seeing an osprey run a golden eagle off yesterday. They don't like each other at all. Strange that the biggest bird here always gives in when other birds have a go. Shame I didn't have a lens that could get anywhere near it.
Here's and example tied with the Egyptian Goose. Would you spot it? They are protected, but I get mine from a bird sanctuary, the cash goes back into running the sanctuary. Supply is irregular, just the odd feathers they loose when they are handled. I'd rather pay for these than be ripped off for wood duck.
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Cheers,
A.
Beautiful fly Alan. Looks just like wood duck.