Hunting, trafficking or commercialization of migratory birds.
The Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994 and its Regulations protect migratory birds, their eggs and nests. The Act and Regulations regulate hunting, prevent trafficking and commercialization, harm to birds nests and eggs, harm to birds by pollution. They also control the uses of migratory birds through permits.
Harmful substances may not be deposited into areas frequented by Migratory birds.
Migratory birds may not be sold or used in commercial trade unless authorized by a permit.
Aviculturalists may buy and sell captive-bred birds to other aviculturalists, with the authorization of a permit.
Hunters can give away their birds for the purposes of mounting or human consumption, or for training dogs as retrievers. Hunters are not allowed to give away their birds for the collection of feathers, a commercial activity.
A person may sell the feathers of migratory game birds for the purpose of making fishing flies, bedding, clothing or other similar uses if the feather used is obtained under the authority of a valid migratory game bird hunting permit.
A person may collect, possess, sell or transport eiderdown with the authorization of a permit.
Scientific Permit | No charge |
Migratory Game Bird Hunting Permit/Conservation Stamp |
$17 |
Avicultural Permit |
$10 |
Taxidermist Permit |
$10 |
Eiderdown Permit |
$10 |
Migratory Game Bird Hunting Permits can be purchased from Canada Post as well as from provincial vendors in the provinces of British Columbia, Manitoba and Prince Edward Island.
Any other permit can be obtained from a regional contact listed below.
DISCLAIMER
Information contained in this section is of a general nature only and is not intended to constitute advice for any specific fact situation. For particular questions, the users are invited to contact their lawyer. For additional information, see contact(s) listed below.
New Brunswick Contact(s):
Ms.
Donna
Johnson
Environmental Conservation Branch
Environment Canada
P.O. Box 6227
Sackville, New Brunswick
E4L 1G6
Telephone: 506-364-5017
Fax: 506-364-5062
Web site:
http://www.ec.gc.ca/envhome.html