What are the laws on the selling of a taxidermied Canadian goose? I have a large mount of a fox and goose in a large glass case that was given to me 20 years ago, I am thinking of getting rid of it and wasn't to know what laws or permits I may need to sell it?
Answer:
Individuals can not sell migratory waterfowl mounts or otherwise under the Migratory Bird Act. A couple narrow exceptions exist only for properly marked captive-reared waterfowl:
These include:
Taxidermist w/ Federal permit may sell mounts of properly marked captive-reared waterfowl. 50 CFR 21.24(c)(2)
Holder of a Waterfowl Sale and Disposal permit may sell properly marked captive-reared waterfowl. 50 CFR 21.25(a)
Anyone may sell properly marked captive-reared Mallard ducks without a permit. 50 CFR 21.13
-Definition of properly marked is at 50 CFR 21.13(b), and states that before the bird is 6 weeks old, it must be marked in one of the following ways: hind toe clipped from r. foot, pinioning of a wing, banding with a seamless metal band, or tattoo on one foot.
You can sale the mount, but not with the goose.
Answered on:
Tuesday, December 2, 2014 - 2:33 PM MST