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The U.S. Federal Government allows depredation permits for migratory birds on farmland. [1] In the state of Florida deer depredation permits are granted to farmers. [2] California has regulations for bear and bobcat depredation permits. [3] [4] [5] Wild pigs [6] and mountain lion [7] and beavers have also been targeted by depredation permits. [8]
The Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 (MBTA), codified at 16 U.S.C. §§ 703–712 (although §709 is omitted), is a United States federal law, first enacted in 1918 to implement the convention for the protection of migratory birds between the United States and Canada. [1]
The United States Fish and Wildlife Service Office of Law Enforcement contributes to Service efforts to manage ecosystems, save endangered species, conserve migratory birds, preserve wildlife habitat, restore fisheries, combat invasive species, and promote international wildlife conservation.
The first United States duck stamp, issued August 14, 1934. The Federal Duck Stamp, formally known as the Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp, is an adhesive stamp issued by the United States federal government that must be purchased prior to hunting for migratory waterfowl such as ducks and geese. [1]
Hunting regulation and licensing falls under both provincial/territorial and federal jurisdiction. The federal government is responsible for protecting migratory birds and nationally significant wildlife habitat, the regulation for endangered species and the international wildlife issues and treaties (i.e. CITES) for Canada. [9]
The Legislative Council Study Committee on Sandhill Cranes met Aug. 1. The group is charged with offering ideas to reduce crane-caused crop damage.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture weakened an emergency order last spring designed to prevent the spread of bird flu among the nation's dairy cattle after pushback from state and industry ...
Aug. 4—The U.S. Department of Justice said that 27-year-old Carlos T. Ortiz of Live Oak pleaded guilty Friday to the transportation and receipt of untagged migratory game birds, a violation of ...