Division of Migratory
Bird Management
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Providing Global Leadership in the Conservation and Management of Migratory Birds for Present and Future Generations. |
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We have published proposed rules for dealing with introduced purple swamphens and muscovy ducks, two species proposed for addition to the list of birds protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. We must receive comments on these proposed rules by the end of the day on 21 October 2008. Comments on the proposed rules may be submitted by mail or electronically at regulations.gov. We have published a change in the regulations governing import and export of bird species protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. We have amended 50 CFR part 21 to allow the export of lawfully-acquired, captive-bred raptors without obtaining a migratory bird export permit; to resolve problems related to export of species covered by Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) permits or certificates; to allow the importation and possession without an import permit of legally-acquired migratory game birds in the families Anatidae, Columbidae, Gruidae, Rallidae, or Scolopacidae that were lawfully hunted in a foreign country; and to extend the maximum time for which an import and export permit is valid from 3 to 5 years. You can view the revised regulations. Adaptive Harvest Management, 2008 Hunting Season Waterfowl Population Status, 2008 Report and Video Now Available Now Available! Trends in Duck Breeding Populations, 1955-2008 Final Rule to cover ESA authorizations under the Eagle Act Desert Bald Eagle Returns to Endangered Species List We have published a Notice announcing finalized permit conditions to allow the use of raptors protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act for commercial abatement activities. Abatement refers to the training and use of raptors to flush, haze, or take birds (or other wildlife where allowed) to mitigate depredation and nuisance problems, including human health and safety threats. Abatement is not falconry. We will authorize abatement under our Special Purpose permits (50 CFR 21.27). Migratory Bird Permit Memorandum; application form and fact sheet. Early
Detection and Response Plan for Occurrence of Highly Pathogenic
Avian Final
Environmental Impact Statement: Bald Eagle Post-Delisting Management Final Environmental Assessment on take of raptors. The Fish and Wildlife Service has published a Final Environmental Assessment (FEA) on take of raptors from the wild for use in falconry and in raptor propagation. Based on the analyses in the Assessment, the Director has determined that take of raptors for these purposes will not have a significant effect on wild raptor populations. The FEA covers all aspects of take for these purposes except take of migrant peregrine falcons, for which the Service plans to issue a Draft Environmental Assessment this year. You can view the Notice of Availability, Finding of No Significant Impact for the raptor take issue, and the FEA itself here. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has finalized a rule allowing the Armed Forces to take migratory birds in the course of military readiness activities, as directed by the 2003 National Defense Authorization Act. View the Federal Register Notice, Press Release and Q&A's. |
Resident Canada Goose Nest Egg Registration Migratory
Bird Data Center Notice of Intent and Meetings To Prepare a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement on the Sport Hunting of Migratory Birds Avian Protection Plan (APP) Guidelines, Director's Endorsement memo and Press Release Final List of Bird Species to Which the MBTA Does Not Apply. Federal Register Notice, Press Release and additional information including Q&A's. Annual Migratory Bird Hunting Regulations Peer Review Waiver Important Information for Waterfowl and Sandhill Crane Hunters Whooping Crane Contingency Plan Focal Species Strategy. The Migratory Bird Progam is initiating a new strategy to better measure its success in achieving its bird conservation priorities and mandates. Read the fact sheet and download presentations on this new strategy. A
Blueprint for the Future of Migratory Birds The Birds of Management Concern (BMC) was developed to provide important focus for the Service's migratory bird conservation efforts between 2004-2014. All the birds listed are protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. The BMC is available in Appendix 4 of the Migratory Bird Program Strategic Plan and at this web site. Review of Captive-Reared Mallard Regulations On Shooting Preserves (Update) Executive
Order to Protect Migratory Birds (PDF) and Q&A's. Memoranda of Understanding which have been finalized in accordance with
the Executive Order Responsibilities
of Federal Agencies to Protect Migratory Birds in Accordance with Executive
Order 13186
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