Duck Tags

[SB]

I want to make sure you all are legal this hunting season. We have had a lot of discussion on MSDucks about tagging migratory game birds. I have printed these tags to give to hunters free to make sure you are legal. To receive free Migratory Game Bird Tags send a self addressed stamped envelope addressed to MDWFP, ATTN.: Migratory Game Bird Tags, 1505 Eastover Dr., Jackson, MS 39211-6374. I will them in the mail to you ASAP, before the ducks get here anyway.

[hbrown]

When did they start doing that?? If it is something I gotta have I'll get it out today.

[litlhitch]

dont think they are actively enforcing that right now, cause i got checked by a state warden and he didnt say anything about our ducks not being tagged.
still got my envelope on the way though.

[RIP EM]

SB,... I have a question for you !

If my wife goes to the blind with me one morning, she has no gun !
Is she required to have State and Federal Stamps, as well as a hunting License ?

La. does not require a person "not actually pulling a trigger", to have stamps or License !

What about Ms. ?

Thanks in advance !

Rip Em !

[JT]

I want to make sure you all are legal this hunting season. We have had a lot of discussion on MSDucks about tagging migratory game birds.

Scott,

Can you post the tagging requirements or a link to them please? Thanks.

[skuna]

This is the first I have heard of this. I try to always hunt and fish by the law but they are making it hard these days. Think if the state wants the ducks tagged then it is the STATE'S responsiblity to get the tags out before the season. If this is a federal deal then there needs to be better co-op w/ between the state and the fed's. They sould be given to you when you buy stamps and license! It should not be up the consevation officers to be handing out tags in the middle of the season! What kind of people are running the show down there in Jackson.

[duckmaster]

I do not know what everyone is talking about when they are talking about these TAGS! Is this mandatory? What do I need to do?

[Sardis Lake Hunter]

Tagging and Recordkeeping Requirements. (1) No person shall put or leave any migratory game birds at any place, other than at his personal abode, or in the custody of another person for picking, cleaning, processing, shipping, transportation, or storage, including temporary storage, or for the purpose of having taxidermy services performed, unless such birds have a tag attached, signed by the hunter, stating his address, the total number and species of birds, and the date such birds were killed. Migratory game birds being transported in any vehicle as the personal baggage of the possessor shall not be considered as being in storage or temporary storage.

(2) No person shall receive or have in custody any migratory game birds belonging to another person unless such birds are tagged as required under subsection (1) of this section.

(3) No person shall transport migratory game birds belonging to another person unless such birds are tagged as required under subsection (1) of this section

[dukbum]

i agree with you there skuna thats pruty crappy to do that now...wut this state agency thinking? nuting aganist you there SB you do a great job thanks for all your help!!!!!!!!!! i got my envelope in the mail as we speak.... thanks again! one question....... why dont i kill a band everytime i hunt? just joking!!!!!!!!!!! maybe one day i will get there

[gator]

i don't have my double secret decoder ring w/ me right now, but from what i can tell (and that's NOT saying i think i'm right), we are cool carrying, transporting, etc our own ducks, just not someone else's...is this correct...granted, i didn't read too closely on SLH's post as i just get turned around when dealing w/ legalities anyway...i'm thinking one reason this is done is to mark ducks on one strap when there's two hunters and gotta figure out who killed what...i'm sure i'm wrong or ya'll wouldn't be so fired up, so jes politely set me straight...gator

[mallardhunter]

Tagging is required if the birds are being transported by another person for the hunter, or if the birds have been left for cleaning, storage (including temporary storage), shipment or taxidermy services. No person shall give, put or leave any migratory game birds at any place or in the custody of another person unless the birds are tagged by the hunter with the following information:

hunter's signature
hunter's address
total number of birds involved, by species
and dates such birds were killed.
The above are federal requirements, which make 'em state law as well.
Some states (like Ark.) require the hunter's license number to also be on the tag.
Can be an issue if you are hunting more than one day before returning home, or if you leave your ducks laying in your boat and go eat lunch (or pack your bags out of the motel.
The law has been on the books for years but has only been enforced in the past few years much. Feds are big on writing tickets for this these days.

[gator]

i thhhhhiiiinnnnnnkkkk that's what i said, or at least that's prolly what i meant gator

[Anatidae]

This is the first I have heard of this.

'Been the law for years.

I try to always hunt and fish by the law but they are making it hard these days.

Try harder, or take-up golf.......'Ain't so hard......plenty folks are 'informed'. The information is available and accessible.

Think if the state wants the ducks tagged then it is the STATE'S responsiblity to get the tags out before the season.

I think Scott's doing this on his own.......as a service to the duck hunters he's sworn to serve. I admire him for going above and beyond the specified 'job discription'. 'Too bad there's people that don't realize this and appreciate the fact that there are MANY indivduals in the dept. that take an interest in making things easier for folks that can't remember to zip their pants up. It's the hunter's responsibility to know the law.....'not the game warden's job to go around with you and hold your hand and tell you you're fixin' to screw-up.

If this is a federal deal then there needs to be better co-op w/ between the state and the fed's.

Don't blame your lack of initiative on the government.

They sould be given to you when you buy stamps and license! It should not be up the consevation officers to be handing out tags in the middle of the season!

The dept. doesn't provide these tags......this is just something Scott's doing, himself. Fine thanks he gets for his effort, huh?

What kind of people are running the show down there in Jackson.

Well.......don't call'em if you're looking for a babysitter. I'm sure they find themselves in that role from time to time, but that's not really their forte.

Nice idea, SB.

I agree with you there skuna thats pruty crappy to do that now...wut this state agency thinking? nuting aganist you there SB you do a great job thanks for all your help!!!!!!!!!!

'You always talk outa boaf sides o' yo mouff? Bash SB and the Dept. outa one side, then 'suck-up outa the other? Take a stand for something, buddy.

[Double R 2]

Scott, that's MDWF&P at it's finest - big thanks.

[JT]

Thanks SLH. I was aware of those requirements but was afraid that I had missed something new.


Scott,

Let me add my thanks with the others. We really appreciate your willingness to go the extra mile to help us stay within the regs.