Migratory Game Birds


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

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Bag Limit


The maximum number of a species you can legally harvest in a day or season, helping regulate wild...


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Duck Call


A device mimicking duck sounds, used to attract waterfowl into shooting range.


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Duck Stamp


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


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Migratory Bird Treaty Act


A federal law protecting migratory bird species; hunters must have appropriate stamps or permits ...


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Nontoxic Shot


Shot made from materials like steel, tungsten, or bismuth instead of lead, commonly required for ...


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Waterfowl Identification


Recognizing waterfowl species by features like plumage, vocalizations, or flight patterns; essent...


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