Migratory Bird Treaty Act


A federal law protecting migratory bird species; hunters must have appropriate stamps or permits to harvest waterfowl and other migratory birds.

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Duck Stamp


Officially the Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp, required for waterfowl hunt...


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Migratory Game Birds


Bird species that migrate across states or countries, such as ducks, geese, and doves; regulated ...


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Steel Shot


Non-lead pellets required for waterfowl hunting in many jurisdictions; it patterns differently th...


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US Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)


A federal agency managing national wildlife refuges, migratory bird regulations, and endangered s...


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Waterfowl Season


The regulated period for hunting ducks, geese, and other migratory waterfowl; often requires addi...


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Waterfowl Warden


A conservation officer focused on enforcing waterfowl regulations (e.g., checking licenses, bag l...


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Additional License Privileges


Extra endorsements or endorsements added to a base hunting license (e.g., archery stamp, muzzlelo...


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