On a migratory bird tag, do I need the hunting license number of the hunter that harvested the bird? I called our regional USFWS office and they said that I'd probably be OK if I had the person's name and phone number. I really don't think probably is going to cut it when I get my freezer inspected.
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yes you do.
It is not necessary as far as the Federal requirements go. Check with your state for any additional regluations they may have. Remeber the state regs can be more restrictive that Fed laws but can not be less restrictive. Hope this helps.
I am listed in North Carolina, but I can't figure it out based on the information supplied with my permit.
Its not listed as a reqiurement on any of the tags you buy BUT it dont hurt..We ask for it on all we take in......
Do it anyway. I never used to but I do require it anyway. I personally like to know if a bird is brought in fresh if the guy took it legally. If the bird has been in the freezer for 8 months I usually will fudge a bit because they seldom still have thier licenses at that point. Just remember that licenses are state issued therefore why would the feds care. I dont know if any states require it, I just do it.
You are a taxidermist, not a law enforcement officer. If you get checked, the name/address/signature is used to cross reference the person by agency personnel. They can go find out if the person is properly licensed. They signed the form required to identify the bird as "theirs", not yours.