Iowa Admin. Code r. 571-93.5

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 6, October 2, 2024

Rule 571-93.5 - Commercial sale of captive-reared waterfowl by a taxidermist

(1) Taxidermist permit required. A taxidermist permit is required before any person may perform taxidermy services on migratory birds or their parts, nests, or eggs for any reason other than personal use.

(2) In addition to the records required by Iowa Code section 481 A. 126, the permittee must maintain files containing the original of federal Form 3-186, Notice of Waterfowl Sale or Transfer, confirming acquisition of captive-reared, properly marked waterfowl from the holder of a current waterfowl sale and disposal permit. Properly marked, captive-reared mallards are exempt from this requirement.

(3) All captive-reared waterfowl being purchased or held by a taxidermist for mounting and resale shall have been physically marked by at least one of the following methods:

a. Removal of the hind toe from the right foot.

b. Pinioning of a wing: Provided, this method shall be the removal of the metacarpal bones of one wing or a portion of the metacarpal bones which renders the bird permanently incapable of flight.

c. Banding of one metatarsus with a seamless metal band.

d. Tattooing of a readily discernible number or letter or combination thereof on the web of one foot.

(4) When any mounted captive-bred waterfowl (except captive-red, properly marked mallards) are acquired from a taxidermist, the taxidermist shall furnish a copy of federal Form 3-186, Notice of Waterfowl Sale or Transfer, indicating all information required by the form and the method or methods by which individual birds are marked as required in subrule 93.5(3).

(5) The buyer shall retain Form 3-186 on file for the duration of the buyer's possession of such mounted, captive-reared waterfowl.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 571-93.5