What is this Permit For?
This permit is required for dead migratory birds, bird parts (such as feathers), abandoned nests, and nonviable eggs to be taken from the wild for conservation education purposes. The purpose of this permit is to allow legal acquisition of wild specimens to be donated to educational facilities, such as museums, schools, and visitor’s centers. Possession for personal use is prohibited.
NOTE: If you are one of the following, please use a different form.
Utilities: If you are salvaging birds associated with utility, tower, or other infrastructure, a Utility permit is more appropriate.
Scientists: If you are salvaging as part of a scientific research design, a Scientific Collecting permit is more appropriate.
Educators: If you are salvaging to expand your educational collection, this authorization can be added to an Education permit. However, if you are an institution exempt from needing an Education permit but wish to salvage specimens, apply for a Salvage permit using this form.
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