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37 Rules from the Migratory Bird Treaty Act California Bird Hunters Should Know About - Legal Labrador
Here, we fetch up 37 Rules from the Migratory Bird Treaty Act California bird hunters should know about.[1] In general, compliance is a requirement to hunt any migratory bird in California, as well as to possess, transport, ship, import, and export them. Warning shot!! The Act allows California to place more restrictions, so long as they don’t conflict with the Act. So in addition to these rules, also review our pages for each migratory bird listed below.[2]
Migratory Bird Treaty Act California Hunting
Cleaning of Birds.
Donation of Birds.
Export from California.
Export from the U.S..
Feathers and Skins.
Import into California.
Personal Abode.
Picking of Birds.
Possession of Birds.
Preservation Facilities.
Processing of Birds.
Retrieval of Birds.
Shipping Birds.
Storage of Birds.
Transporting of Birds.
Violations (Federal).
Violations (State).
Waste of Birds.
Under California law, a hunter may donate a possession limit of game birds to a charity. The charity can distribute the birds any time of the year under certain conditions. First, the donation has to be received for a charitable purpose. Second, the charity has to get a photocopy of the donor’s license and tags, which have to be signed and dated. The charity also has to get a statement confirming the donation.
In the alternative, the charity can accept a signed and dated document confirming the donation. It has to include the donor’s name, address, hunting license number, and tag numbers for each species. The hunting license has to be from the current or immediate prior license year. The charity has to keep the records for at least one year and make them available for inspection by the CDFW.
See FGC § 3080, warning that the section doesn’t authorize possession of game bird contrary to the Act. Warning shots!!! The Section warns that it doesn’t authorize possession of a game bird contrary contrary to the Act.
See our Sections for Import into the U.S. (cleaning requirements prior to import), Possession Limits (may be exceeded by a bird cleaning service) and Tagging Requirements (tags required prior to custody for cleaning service).
Under the Act, it’s illegal for a common carrier to transport migratory game birds that were taken illegally. The same is true of agents of common carrier.
See 50 CFR § 20.41.
Under California law, it’s illegal for a common carrier to receive or transport more than a person’s Daily Bag and Possession Limit of any bird. It’s also illegal for the person to offer them to a common carrier for transport.
See FGC § 2346 and FGC § 2347.
Under the Act, it’s generally illegal for a person to possess migratory game birds that belong to someone else. The only exception is if they are properly tagged.
See 50 CFR § 20.37. Also see our Sections for see Possession of Birds and Tagging Requirements.
Under the Act, a “Daily Bag Limit” is the maximum number of migratory game birds allowed to be hunted by one person in a single day. Of course, it has to be during open season for the particular bird. There may be different limits for different geographical areas (e.g. waterfowl zones). For more details, refer to the definition of Bag Limit.
Under California law, a “bag limit” is the maximum number of birds that may be taken by any one person during a specified period of time. It’s illegal for a person to take more that a daily bag limit. There’s also a Bag and Possession Limit,” which usually means the daily bag limit of each kind of migratory game bird you can take or possess.
See 50 CFR § 20.11(c)(2), 50 CFR § 20.24, FGC § 2001, and 14 CCR § 252.
See the Section for Common Carriers above.
Under the Act, it’s illegal to Take migratory game birds unless the CDFW schedules daily bag limits. See 50 CFR § 20.100.
Under the Act, it’s illegal on opening day of the season to have more than the daily bag limit of freshly killed migratory game birds. See 50 CFR § 20.34.
In general, it’s illegal under the Act to possess migratory game birds. When allowed, it’s illegal to possess more than the daily bag limit of migratory game birds at the place where they were killed. The rule applies until you reach one of the places listed below. See 50 CFR § 20.35 and 50 CFR § 20.100.
His or her principal means of transportation.
Personal Abode or place of lodging.
Warning shots!!! It doesn’t matter whether the birds are tagged or not. The same rules apply if there is an aggregate daily bag limit. These rules also apply to anyone with custody of or transporting those birds. Also see our Sections for Hunting License, Possession Limits, Tagging Requirements, and Transportation of Birds.
Under California law, it’s usually illegal to possess more than the daily bag limit. The only exception is if the birds were killed legal, properly tagged, and are being held for one of the purposes listed below. See 14 CCR § 251.7. Also see our Sections for Possession and Tagging Requirements.
Storage (including temporary storage).
Retrieval of Wounded Birds
Under the Act, you have to make a reasonable effort to retrieve migratory game birds that you wound. These are commonly referred to in the field a cripples or “crips.” You also have to make a reasonable effort to take them into possession and kill them. Afterwards, they become part of your daily bag limit.
See 50 CFR § 20.38. Also see our Sections for Daily Bag Limit and Retrieval of Birds.)
Under the Act, it’s illegal to transport more than a daily bag limit of migratory game birds. It doesn’t matter whether the birds are tagged or not. The rule applies from the place where they were taken and one of the places listed below.
Your Personal Abode or place of lodging.
See 50 CFR § 20.35. Also see our Sections for Common Carriers, Personal Abode, and Tagging Requirements.
Donation of Birds
See our Sections for Charities (above).
Under the Act, you can export feathers and skins of migratory game birds. In general, you need a permit. There’s an exception, though, if the birds were taken legally and the feather or skins are for personal use. See 50 CFR § 20.92 and 50 CFR § 20.72.
Under California law, it’s usually illegal to transport or carry game birds out of the State. There’s an exception if you have a nonresident Hunting License or written permission from the CDFW. The is true for bird parts, nests or eggs. See FGC § 2350.
Also see our Section for Feathers and Skins below.
Under the Act, you can only export migratory game birds in accordance with federal restrictions, conditions and requirements. However, it’s illegal to export them to a foreign country without a fully feathered wing.
See 50 CFR § 20.1(b) and 50 CFR § 20.52. Also see our Sections for Feathers and Skins, and Shipping Packages.
Under the Act, it’s generally illegal to possess the feathers and skins of migratory game birds without a permit. There’s an exception for birds that were lawfully taken. The same rules apply for birds that you transport, ship, import or export.
See 50 CFR § 20.92 and 50 CFR § 20.91 [re commercial use of feathers].
Under the Act, you can give freshly killed migratory game birds to someone as a gift. That also means you can possess or receive them as a gift. In general, the birds have to be properly tagged. They don’t have to be tagged at the possessor’s Personal Abode. See 50 CFR § 20.40.
Under California law, the recipient can have a possession limit of birds at any time of the year. However, the recipient must keep a copy of the hunter’s license and bird tags. Warning shot!!! The license and tags must be from the current or immediate prior license year. See FGC § 3080.
Also see our Sections for Charities, Personal Abode, and Tagging Requirements.
See our Section for Identification of Birds and Import Into the U.S.: Processing.
The hunting of migratory game birds is considered a privilege. It can be lost if you don’t comply with the conditions and requirements listed below.
Under the Act, you have to carry evidence that you’re a migratory bird hunter. You also have to carry evidence that you’ve given your name, address, and date of birth to the CDFW. See 50 CFR § 20.20(b).
Under California law, you can only hunt if you have a valid Hunting License. See 14 CCR § 251(c).
Migratory Bird Harvest Survey
Under the Act, your require to complete the Migratory Bird Harvest Survey before hunting migratory game birds. During the survey, you have to inform the CDFW the approximate number of ducks, geese and doves bagged during the previous year. Second, you have to inform them whether you hunted snipe, American Coot, or Common Moorhen during the previous year. Finally, you have to inform them whether you intend to hunt band-tailed pigeon in the current year.
See 50 CFR § 20.20 and 50 CFR § 20.20(e).
Under the Act, you have to keep the head or one fully feathered wing attached to most migratory game birds when transporting them in the U.S. You can’t remove them until reaching your Personal Abode or deliver them to a Migratory Bird Preservation Facility. There’s an exception for doves and band-tailed pigeons. See 50 CFR § 20.43.
Warning shot!!! When transporting them in California law, you have to keep the head or one fully feathered wing attached. The only exception is for doves, but even for them you have to keep a fully feathered wing attached. You have to keep them on until reaching your Personal Abode, commercial preservation facility, or they are being prepared for immediate consumption. See 14 CCR § 251.7(b). Also see our Sections for Export Out of the U.S. and Import into the U.S.: Processing.
Under California law, it’s usually illegal to import birds, including migratory game birds. It’s only legal if all of the conditions listed below are satisfied. See FGC § 2353 and 14 CCR § 251.7.
You lawfully killed or took possession of the birds outside of the State.
The particular birds are legal to possess.
You submitted a declaration to the appropriate agency prior to entry.*
There’s another exception for when migratory game birds are being transported into the State pursuant to federal regulation. Also see our Sections for Common Carriers and Shipping: Packages.
* You don’t need a declaration if the birds are being handled by a common carrier under a bill of lading. The same is true if the birds are food for common carrier passengers.
Under the Act, you can only import migratory game birds into the U.S. as allowed under federal restrictions, conditions and requirements. See 50 CFR § 20.1(b). Also see our Sections for Feathers and Skins, Identification of Birds, Personal Abode, Shipping: Packages, Tagging Requirements, and Taxidermy.
Birds Belonging to Another
In general, it’s illegal to import migratory game birds that belong to another person. See 50 CFR § 20.62.
To import migratory game birds that were killed in a foreign country, you have to have the documents required from that country. This includes the proper permits and tags. See 50 CFR § 20.64.
Feathers and Skins (see above)
It’s illegal to import migratory game birds in violation of foreign law. The same is true for any bird part, egg or nest. See 50 CFR § 20.73.
In general, when you import a migratory game bird into the U.S. it must be fully dress. Plus the head and feet must be removed. There are exceptions for birds killed in Canada. There another exception for birds that will be mounted by a taxidermist.
See 50 CFR § 20.65. Also see our Sections for Heads, Identification of Birds, Taxidermy, and Wings.
Shipping Packages (see below)
When importing ducks or geese into the U.S., the rules depend on where you’re bring them from. For all countries except Canada and Mexico (see below), you can only import ten ducks and five geese in a calendar week, which begin on Sunday. See 50 CFR § 20.61.
From Canada, you have to comply with its authorities.
From Mexico, you usually have to comply with its authorities. However, the importer must have a Mexican hunting permit. Second, the birds must be date-stamped by the appropriate Mexican wildlife authorities. Finally, the importer must comply with Mexican daily bag and possession limits. (They must correspond to the actual number of hunt days during that particular trip.)
It’s unlawful to import a migratory game bird without a full feathered remains attached while being transported between the port of entry and either: See 50 CFR § 20.63.
The Personal Abode or
Regulations allow transport of game birds and game mammals off Indian reservations, subject to conditions, with or without CDFW permit, stamps or tag, depending on where they were taken. See 14 CCR § 251.8.
Under the Act, migratory game birds may be taken by any method except those expressly prohibited in 50 CFR § 20.21. Prohibited methods include those listed below. See 50 CFR § 20.21 and 50 CFR § 105.
Aid of a motor vehicle.
Shotguns capable of holding more than three shells, larger than 10-guage, and loaded with toxic shot).
Under California law, it’s illegal to hunt any bird except by what’s called “authorized methods of take.” Those hunting methods are specific to each species of bird. Refer to our pages for the species of birds you wish to hunt.
See Export out of the State, Import into the U.S., and Identification of Birds.
Under the Act, “personal abode” means one’s principal or ordinary home or dwelling place. The definition excludes a temporary place of abode (e.g. a hunting club, cabin, tent, or hotel used during a hunting, pleasure or business trip. See 50 CFR § 20.11(d) for the complete definition.
Picking of Birds
See our Section for Tagging Requirements below.
Possession of Birds
Under the Act and California law, migratory game birds may only be taken or possessed in accordance with federal restrictions, conditions and requirements, including the establishment of seasons and limits. See 50 CFR § 20.1(b) and 50 CFR § 20.100.
In general, a charitable organization is allowed to possess migratory game birds. For more details, see our Section for Charities above.
During the closed seasons, it’s illegal to possess freshly killed migratory game birds. (See 50 CFR § 20.32.) Under California law, it’s generally legal to have a possession limit of game birds any time of the year. However, the person in possession must comply with at least one of the requirements listed below. See FGC § 3080.
You must have a Hunting License. Plus the birds must be properly tagged. (For more details, see our Section for Tagging Requirements below.
You must have received the birds as a donation and meet the other requirements. (For more details, see our Section for Charities above.).
In general, it’s legal for a common carrier to possess migratory game birds. For more details, see our Section for Common Carriers above.
In general, it’s illegal to possess more than a daily bag limit of migratory game birds. For more details, see our Section for Daily Bag Limit above.
Under the Act, the “possession” of birds by a hunter ends when they’ve been delivered under one of two scenarios. See 50 CFR § 20.39. Also see our Sections above for Charities and Common Carriers.
The hunter donated the birds.
The birds where consigned for transport by a post office, common carrier, or Migratory Bird Preservation Facility.
Under California law, “possession” also ends when the birds are being prepared for immediate consumption. See 14 CCR § 251.7(b).
In general, the feathers and skins of migratory game birds may be possessed for personal use. (For more details, see our Section above for Feathers and Skins.
In general, migratory game birds may be possessed by a person that received them as a gift. For more details, see our Section above for Charities.
In general, migratory game birds may not be possessed without the head or a fully feathered wing attached. For more details (including exceptions), see our Section for Identification of Birds above).
Under California law, it’s illegal to possess any game bird unless the hunter that killed them meets the requirements listed below. See FGC § 3080.
The hunter has a valid Hunting License.
The birds are properly tagged. (For more details, see our Section above for Tagging Requirements.)
The hunter or possessor make the records available upon request to the CDFW.
The possession is legal under the Act.
Under the Act, it’s illegal to possess more than the daily bag limit of freshly killed migratory game birds on opening day of the season. See 50 CFR § 20.34.
See our Section for Possession Limits below.
Under California law, processed game birds count toward a person’s possession limit. An example of processed food is sausage. For more details, see our Section for Processing below. See FGC § 3080.
In general, migratory game birds can only be possessed if they are properly tagged. One exception to this rule is if they are possessed at your home. For more details (including exceptions), see our Section for Tagging Requirements below.
In general, migratory game birds may be possessed for the purpose of transportation. For more details (including exceptions, see our Section below for Transportation of Birds.
Under the Act, it’s illegal to possess migratory game birds unless a season has been established by the CDFW. See 50 CFR § 20.100.
It is unlawful to possess or have in custody of a migratory game bird (or any part thereof) when taken in violation of the federal, State or foreign law. For more details, see our Sections below about Violations (Federal) and Violations (State). See 50 CFR § 20.31.
Under the Act, a hunter can possess a migratory game bird that was wounded (i.e. crippled) from hunting. However, it must be killed immediately and added to the hunter’s daily bag limit. For more details, see our Sections for Daily Bag Limit and Retrieval of Birds. See 50 CFR § 20.38 and 14 CCR § 251.5.
Under the Act, a possession limit is the maximum number of migratory game birds that may be possessed by one person. The rule applies to (a) a single species of birds, (b) lawfully taken in the U.S., and (c) within a single geographic area. Warning shots!!! There may also be an aggregate possession limit and /or a possession limit for combination of species. See 50 CFR § 20.11(c)(4) and (5).
Under California law, a “bag and possession limit” is the daily bag limit of each kind of migratory game bird that may be taken and possessed by any one person unless otherwise authorized. See 14 CCR § 252. For more details, see our Section for Daily Bag Limit above.
Under California law, a person can usually possess only one possession limit of migratory game birds after the season ends. There’s an exception for birds received as a donation or gift. There are other exceptions for birds received for the purpose of transportation, cleaning, storage (including temporary storage), shipment, or taxidermy services. However, the birds must be properly tagged. See 14 CCR § 251.7(d) and our Sections for Charities, Tagging Requirements, and Transporting of Birds.
Excess of the Limit
Under the Act, it’s illegal to possess more than the possession limit of migratory game birds. See 50 CFR § 20.33.
Under California law, a person may be charged with violating the possession limit of any bird. See FGC § 2001. However, there are exceptions people performing services on migratory game birds taken in California by another person [see Paragraph (F) below]. See 14 CCR § 251.5(a).
Under the Act, it’s illegal to posses more than the daily bag limit of migratory game birds in the field or place where they were otherwise taken. The is in affect until reaching your primary source of transportation (e.g. truck). The rule continues to apply until reaching one of the locations listed below.
Your Personal Abode or temporary place of lodging (e.g. hunting club _).
Common carrier facility (For more details, see our Section below for Common Carriers).
Warning shots!!! The same applies if there’s an aggregate daily bag limit_. The rule also applies to anyone in custody of the birds or transporting them. It doesn’t matter whether the birds are tagged. See 50 CFR § 20.35.
See our Section above for Import into the U.S.
Service providers may possess more than a possession limit of birds belonging to another person. However, the birds must be properly tagged and they must be received for the purpose of cleaning, shipment, storage (including temporary storage), taxidermy, and/or transportation. See 14 CCR § 251.7(a). Also see our Sections for Cleaning of Birds, Tagging Requirements, Taxidermy, and Transportation of Birds.
Link to our summary for California Food Preservation Facility Laws, which covers Sections 50 CFR § 20.81, 50 CFR § 20.82, and 50 CFR § 20.83 of the Act.
Processing of Birds
A hunter may process his or her possession limit into food (e.g. jerky or sausage). Under California law, it is unclear at this time whether the birds continue to count toward the hunter’s possession limit. NOTE: The California Fish and Game Commission had until January 1, 2015 to “recommend legislation or adopt regulations to clarify when a possession limit is not violated by processing into food lawfully taken game birds or mammals.” As of June 2016, it remains unclarified. See FGC § 3080(e).
Retrieval of Birds
If a migratory game bird is killed or crippled, the hunter must make a reasonable effort to retrieve it. If crippled, it must be killed immediately and added to hunter’s daily bag limit. See 50 CFR § 20.25. Also see our Sections for Daily Bag Limit: Retrieval of Wounded Birds and Possession Limits: Field Possession above.
Under the Act, migratory game birds may only be taken by a legal method during open season. See 50 CFR § 20.21, 50 CFR § 20.100.
Under California law, it’s a violation to take any bird outside of the season established by the CDFW. See FGC § 2001 and our Sections for Methods of Take and Violations (State).
The Act defines “Open season” as the days on which it’s legal to take migratory birds. See 50 CFR § 20.11.
Under the Act, it’s illegal to take migratory game birds during closed season. It’s also illegal to possess freshly killed migratory game birds during the closed season. See 50 CFR § 20.22, 50 CFR § 20.32. For more details, see our Section for Seasons above.
Under California law, there are exceptions that relate to donations, gifts, the hunter’s home, and service providers. See 14 CCR § 251.5. For more details, see our Sections for Charities, Gifts, and Possession Limits.
Under California law, only one possession limit may generally be possessed during closed season. For more details, see our Section for Possession Limits above.
Migratory game birds can only only ship in accordance with federal restrictions, conditions and requirements. See 50 CFR § 20.1(b).
In general, any person may use may ship feathers and skins of migratory game birds. However, they must be lawfully taken and for personal use. For more details (including other uses), see our Section for Feathers and Skins. See 50 CFR § 20.92.
It’s illegal to transport migratory game birds unless the outside of the container has clear and conspicuous marking with the information listed below.
The name and address of the shipper and consignee.
An accurate description of the number and species of birds.
Under California law, the same is true for any bird offered to or received by a common carrier for transport. See FGC § 2348(a). See 50 CFR § 20.44, 50 CFR § 20.53, and 50 CFR § 20.66. Also see our Sections for Common Carriers, plus Import and Export.
Under California law, it is unlawful to ship any bird by parcel post, which is too slow and the birds may spoil. However, birds can ship by priority mail with proper packaging. See FGC § 2349. Also see our Sections for Common Carriers, Export out of the U.S., Import into the U.S., Tagging Requirements, and Transport.
Annual shooting hours for migratory game birds vary by Flyway and time periods. The shooting hours for ducks and geese, for example, are generally from thirty minutes before sunrise until sunset. However, shooting hours are subject to further restriction on public lands (e.g. National Wildlife Refuges). See 50 CFR § 20.23 and our page for each species of migratory game bird you intend to hunt (e.g. doves, pigeon, and crow).
Skins of Birds
See our Section for Feathers and Skins above
Storage of Birds
Under the Act, migratory game birds usually can’t be left anywhere unless the birds have proper tags. One exception is at the person’s Personal Abode. There are more exceptions when leaving them in the custody of another person for one of the purposes listed below. See 50 CFR § 20.36, 50 CFR § 20.37 [receiving custody], 50 CFR § 20.40 [donations and gifts], 50 § CFR 20.42 [transport], 50 § CFR 20.64 [import and export], 50 § CFR 20.81 [preservation facility]
Storage (including temporary storage)*
When traveling with your own birds, it’s not “temporary storage” and doesn’t require tags. However, when the Act requires tags, attach them to the birds with the following information.
Hunter’s signature.
Hunter’s address.
Species of each bird.
Kill date.
Under California law, tags must also include the information listed below.
Hunter’s name.
Hunter’s license number.
Location of kill.
There are further restrictions under California law. See FGC § 3080 [gifts and donations], 14 CCR § 251(b)(2)(A)1 [mobility-impaired hunters], 14 CCR § 251.7 [tagging requirements], 14 CCR § 251.8 [Indian reservations]
The Act allows import of migratory game birds into the U.S. for the purpose of mounting by a taxidermist. However, the requirements listed below must be satisfied. See 50 CFR § 20.36 and 50 CFR § 20.65. Also see our Sections for Import into the California, Import into the U.S.: Processing, and Tagging Requirements.
The birds must be:
Taken legally,
Fully feathered,
Properly tagged, and
Consigned to a taxidermist.
The taxidermist must have both a federal taxidermy permit and a State decontamination license from the USDA.
Under California law, a taxidermist may possess more than the daily bag limit and possession limit. However, the birds must have been taken lawfully taken and they must be properly tagged. See 14 CCR § 251.7(a). Also see our Section for Tagging Requirements above.
Under the Act, it’s illegal to leave migratory game birds in the custody of a taxidermist without proper tags. See 50 CFR § 20.36.
Under California law, a taxidermist may possess any game bird. However, the birds must have been killed legally and properly tagged. See 14 CCR § 251.7(a). Also see our Section for Tagging Requirements.
Transporting of Birds
Transport of migratory game birds must be in accordance with federal law. The same is true for any bird part. See 50 CFR § 20.1(b).
Birds of Another
Under the Act, it’s illegal to transport someone else’s migratory game birds unless they have proper tags. See 50 CFR § 20.42 and our Section for Tagging Requirements above.
See our Section for Daily Bag Limit above.
Violations (Federal)
Under the Act, it’s illegal for a person to take, possess, transport, or export any migratory bird, nest, egg, or any part thereof, in violation of one of the laws listed below. See 50 CFR § 20.71, 50 CFR § 20.72 and 50 CFR § 20.73.
Any act of Congress or regulation issued pursuant thereto.
Violations (State)
Under California law, it’s illegal to commit any of the acts listed below. See FGC § 2001.
Possess a game bird outside of the season.
Take birds outside of the established seasons.
Exceed any daily bag limit or possession limit.
For more details (including any exceptions, see our Sections for Charities, Gifts, Daily Bag Limit, and Possession Limits.
Waste of Birds
See our Section for Retrieval of Birds above.
See our Sections for Export Out of the U.S., Identification of Birds, and Import into the U.S.
[1] The Migratory Bird Treaty Act hunters should know about begins at 16 USC § 703, but the regulations are in Title 50, Part 20, Code of Federal Regulations (“50 CFR § 20”).
[2] See 50 CFR §§ 20.1(b), 20.2(d), 20.11, and 20.51, as well as 50 CFR §§ 20.100 and 50 CFR § 20.105 regarding 37 rules from the Migratory Bird Treaty Act California hunters should know about hunting, possessing, transporting, shipping, importing, and exporting migratory birds.