You cannot put or leave migratory game birds at any place or in the custody of another person unless you tag the birds with your signature, address, number of birds identified by species, and the date you killed them. Dual violation . A violation of a State migratory game bird regulation is also a violation of Federal regulations. Each hunter is required to enroll in the HIP and carry proof of such enrollment. Protected birds .
Federal law prohibits the killing of non-game migratory birds.
Protected birds that you may encounter while dove hunting include songbirds, eagles, hawks, owls, vultures, killdeer, nighthawks, herons, egrets, and woodpeckers. The Federal migratory game bird hunting regulations can be found in 50 CFR Part 20 . If you have additional questions about dove hunting and the law, contact the nearest U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service law enforcement office or one of the Service regional law enforcement offices . You should also consult State fish and wildlife agencies to determine what State regulations apply.