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As a migratory bird hunter, you are contributing to a proud tradition of wildlife conservation. Revenues from hunting licenses, Duck Stamps, and excise taxes on hunting-related equipment have funded wildlife research, management, and habitat acquisition since the early 20th century.

The links on this site will lead you to information on how hunting seasons are set and the current regulations, how surveys are conducted, where to  get licenses, Harvest Information Program registrations, Federal Duck Stamps, and a wide variety of other information of interest to the migratory bird hunter.

Hunter Surveys

• Harvest Information Program (HIP)
• Diary Surveys
• Parts (Wing) Collection Survey
•  Request More Forms or Envelopes
• Reports & Publications

Hunting & Its Role in Conservation

• Where your Duck Stamp dollars go
•  Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration (Pittman-Robertson)
•  National Survey of Fishing, Hunting and Wildlife-Associated Recreation
• Mentoring the Next Generation: Junior Duck Stamp Program
• Migratory Bird Treaty Centennial

Hunting Tools

• Bird & Wing ID
•  Local Weather
•  USFWS Hunting News & Resources
•  I need a State License
• Migratory Bird Harvest Information Program (HIP)
• I need a Federal Duck Stamp
• Where is My E-stamp?
• Flyway Boundaries
• Approved Nontoxic Shot

Hunting Regulations & Policies

• How are Hunting Regulations & Seasons Set?
• Frameworks
• Laws & Legislation
•  Subsistence harvest
• Lists of Protected Species

Bird Banding

• Reporting Banded Birds
• How We Use Banding Data
• Reward Bands
• In the Field with the Bird Banding Team

Game Birds

• Waterfowl
• Doves and Pigeons
• American Woodcock
• Marsh Birds
• Sandhill Crane

Last Updated: October 4, 2018