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Justin Snyder:
I think it is real sad that we are attacking the game officers. Their hands are tied as to how to deal with these issues. If the laws require paperwork and jumping through hoops that is what the warden should enforce. Working in law enforcement is no cake walk. Everybody is willing to criticise and no you don't agree with some of the laws, but it is you job to enforce the laws. The best part is when you get to protect the idiots that abuse you for doing your job. :(
Diligence:
Somewhat related to this issue:
I wanted to collect some tendon from road kill deer - I do not currently have a good source otherwise. After some online investigation, I learned that collection of roadkill (or other waste carcasses) is not legal without a permit....and can lead to huge fines and legal troubles. I was told by the local Fish & Wildlife office that I could phone my request in, they would issue me a permit number over the phone that I could quote to any officer that questioned me - sounds great, but the catch is that I have to take possession of the entire carcass, then dispose of the remains appropriately. If I haul it home, harvest the tendons and then dump it out in the bush to rot peacefully, it's considered "abandonment and waste" which is a wildlife crime, even though it was roadkill which will get hauled to the dump anyway.
This isn't intended as a hijack, but rather to show that rules are rules....unfortunately.
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JackCrafty:
I think in most states you can posses wild bird feathers from birds that are considered pests or an invasive species. Here in Texas, I can shoot and keep as many rock doves, domestic doves that have escaped (like ringneck doves), European starlings, and house sparrows as I want. Great-tailed grackle feathers are OK too but they are protected if not considered a pest in the area.
The pigeon/dove feathers are great for kids arrows. The other feathers can be used for crafts.
mullet:
I don't know about Texas, but you better not shoot a dove out of season in Florida. They are covered under the Migratory Game act, and is a Federal violation if a fed Game Officer catches you, not counting your State Officer. Bonepile, All the birds you mentioned have been protected since the 20's. Not sure about the Flamingo, though. It is not native to Florida, they were brought in to Hialeah Horse track in Miami from Cuba.
JackCrafty:
Eddie, we take dove hunting pretty seriously in Texas. If it's not a rock dove (common pigeon) or domestic variety, the fines for shooting a game dove out of season are hefty.
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