Migratory Bird Treaty Act


A federal law protecting migratory bird species; hunters must have appropriate stamps or permits to harvest waterfowl and other migratory birds.

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Duck Stamp

Officially the Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp, required for waterfowl hunt...

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Migratory Game Birds

Bird species that migrate across states or countries, such as ducks, geese, and doves; regulated ...

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Steel Shot

Non-lead pellets required for waterfowl hunting in many jurisdictions; it patterns differently th...

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US Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)

A federal agency managing national wildlife refuges, migratory bird regulations, and endangered s...

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Waterfowl Season

The regulated period for hunting ducks, geese, and other migratory waterfowl; often requires addi...

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Waterfowl Warden

A conservation officer focused on enforcing waterfowl regulations (e.g., checking licenses, bag l...

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Additional License Privileges

Extra endorsements or endorsements added to a base hunting license (e.g., archery stamp, muzzlelo...

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