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Permits:

A wealth of information on various permits issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service exists at http://permits.fws.gov/ along with permit application forms. These permits include scientific collecting permits, migratory bird permits, and international import/export permits. Information about the Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp (the “Duck Stamp”) is available at http://duckstamps.fws.gov/

With some exceptions, the Endangered Species Act prohibits activities affecting threatened and endangered species unless authorized by a permit from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service or the National Marine Fisheries Service. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service issues three basic types of Endangered Species permits: incidental take permits, enhancement of survival permits, and recovery and interstate commerce permits. More information on Endangered Species Program’s permit applications can be found at http://endangered.fws.gov/permits/index.html

The National Wetlands Inventory (NWI) of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service produces information on the characteristics, extent, and status of the Nation’s wetlands and deepwater habitats. The website address for the NWI home page is: http://www.nwi.fws.gov/ In New York State, these maps are distributed through the Cornell Institute for Resource Information Systems, 302 Rice Hall, Ithaca, NY 14853-5601 (Telephone: 607-255-4864).

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) issues state-specific permits, and are responsible for hunting and fishing licenses (other than the Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp, also known as the "Duck Stamp" - see above). The NYSDEC’s website with information on hunting and fishing licenses is http://www.dec.state.ny.us The NYSDEC can also tell you what streams have been stocked! Courses for hunting, bowhunting, and trapping licenses are also available from the NYSDEC.

Bird banding is a technique for studying the movement, survival, and behavior of birds. Bird banding is a useful tool in the study of wild birds. Wild birds are captured and marked with a uniquely numbered band or ring placed on the leg. The bander records where and when each bird is banded, how old it is, what sex it is, and any other information and sends those data to the Bird Banding Laboratory. Information from bands subsequently found and reported to the Bird Banding Laboratory provides data on the distribution and movements of species, their relative numbers, annual production, life-span, and causes of death. Such information increases the knowledge and understanding of birds and their habits and assists in their management and conservation. The preferred method of reporting bird bands is to call toll-free 1-800-327-BAND (2263) from anywhere in Canada, the United States, and most parts of the Caribbean. The operators will need to know the band number, how, when, and where the bird or band was found. You can also report a bird band on-line at http://www.pwrc.usgs.gov/bbl/default.htm where more information is also available.