The head or one fully-feathered wing must remain attached to the birds while you transport them to your home or to a facility thatprocesses migratory game birds. A violation of a state migratory game bird regulation isalso a violation of federal regulations. If you are 16 or older, you must carry on your person an unexpired federal migratory bird hunting and conservation stamp. You must validate your duck stamp by signing it in ink across the face beforehunting. Each hunter is requiredto enroll in the HIP and carry proof of such enrollment.
Federal law prohibits the killing of non-game migratory birds.
Strictly protected birds that you could encounter while waterfowl hunting include songbirds, eagles, hawks, owls, vultures, herons, egrets, and woodpeckers. You should also consult the appropriate stateconservation agency to determine what state regulations apply.