I purchased a few mallard/black duck crosses from Ken Hillebrand. He didn't send a federal permit for them, but they are toe clipped as required. My question is, do I need a permit to legally sell them once they're mounted... by the way, Ken has some really nice birds. Don't hesitate to purchase them.
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You must also have a disposal permit. You should also have a copy of the permit from the breeder. Simply having a toe clipped, pinioned wing, or tattooed bird, is not proof that it was purchased from a legally licensed breeder. A game warden can, and will argue successfully in court, that a skilled Taxidermist can alter a bird in an undetectable Manner to look as the toe was clipped when the bird was younger than 6 weeks of age. Pinioned wings cannot be detected in mounted birds, and tattoos can be added, or painted over.
I could use some cross ducks. Let me know what his phone number is so I can contact him. Thanks
the requirements for MALLARDS are somewhat different from other species of pen raised birds. HOWEVER----since they are crossed with black ducks Ken should have sent you the paperwork on them---just to be safe. Contrary to what tenbears said you personaly do not need to have a disposal permit to mount and sell pen raised birds. As long as you have your taxidermist liscence and you have paperwork from the breeder from whom you purchased the birds you will be fine. The paperwork on these birds must accompany the mounts when they are sold and you also must keep a copy for your records as well. You should consult your regulations to make sure that you have everything covered.