| 301 KAR 4:090. Buying and selling of inedible wildlife parts. RELATES TO: KRS 150.010, 150.025, 150.175, 150.180, 150.183, 150.304, 150.330, 150.370, 150.411, 150.990 STATUTORY AUTHORITY: KRS 13A.350, 150.025 NECESSITY, FUNCTION, AND CONFORMITY: The commissioner, with the concurrence of the commission, finds it necessary to regulate the buying and selling of inedible wildlife parts in order to assure the trade is limited to legally taken animals. The purpose of this administrative regulation is to detail procedures and responsibilities for taxidermists and others involved in storing, labeling and mounting wildlife, buying and selling inedible wildlife parts and the buying and selling of mounted wildlife specimens and products manufactured from processed wildlife. Section 1. Definitions. (1) "Licensed taxidermist" means any person, partnership, firm or corporation that engages in the business and accepts remuneration for the mounting of skins or other inedible wildlife parts or wildlife and who holds a license under the provisions of KRS Chapter 150.175. (2) "Federally protected wildlife" means any federal threatened or endangered species and any native migratory bird. (3) "Mounting" means to arrange processed wildlife for the purpose of display. Section 2. Licenses Required. (1) Any person, partnership, firm or corporation engaged in the business and accepting remuneration for mounting skins or other inedible parts of wildlife shall possess a taxidermist license. Such licenses are available by writing: Division of Fiscal Control, Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, #1 Game Farm Road, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601. The license shall be openly displayed at the place of business and shall be open, along with all records pertaining to the business and all wildlife specimens or wildlife parts, to inspection during normal business hours by any properly authorized agent of the department. (2) Individuals or businesses engaged in the selling of garments or manufactured products comprised of legally taken processed wildlife are not required to possess a license from the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. (3) In addition to the appropriate state license, all taxidermists who mount federally protected species must have a federal taxidermist license. Federal permit application information is available by writing: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Division of Law Enforcement, P.O. Box 4839, Atlanta, Georgia 30302. Section 3. Labeling Requirements. (1) All licensed taxidermists shall keep records of the name, address and phone number of the owner and the date killed of all wildlife or wildlife parts in their possession and shall tag each specimen or part to identify its owner. Inedible parts of wildlife so tagged may be possessed year round by a licensed taxidermist. (2) Deer heads harvested in Kentucky or other parts separated from the carcass for mounting by a taxidermist shall have the hunter's portion of the official game check card properly filled out and attached to the separated part. Parts of deer taken out of state shall be accompanied with proof of legal harvest. (15 Ky.R. 2328; Am. 16 Ky.R. 11; eff. 6-28-89.) 150.305 Possession of wildlife or raw fur out of season -- Inspection of commercial frozen food lockers. (1) Subject to regulations adopted under this chapter and except as otherwise provided in this section, no person shall have in his possession any wildlife protected by this chapter, or any raw fur, except during the open season for the particular species, unless such person be the holder of a valid permit issued pursuant to the provisions of KRS 150.275 or 150.280. (2) Any person who has legally taken any wildlife may possess same in cold storage. If possessed in a commercial locker plant, the name of the taker, his license number, the date of taking, and the number and species of wildlife must be marked on the package in which the same is stored. Legally imported wildlife from other states or countries may be similarly held. (3) Federal regulations shall govern the possession of migratory wild birds. (4) To facilitate the enforcement of subsection (2) of this section, the commissioner, or such agents and employees of the department as may be designated by him, shall have authority to inspect all commercial frozen food lockers within the State of Kentucky at such periods and intervals as the commissioner shall, in the exercise of a reasonable discretion, fix and determine. No search warrant or other legal process shall be required of any properly authorized person as a condition precedent to the making of the inspections herein authorized. Effective: July 15, 1986 History: Amended 1986 Ky. Acts ch. 265, sec. 14, effective July 15, 1986. -- Amended 1968 Ky. Acts ch. 38, sec. 14. -- Amended 1952 Ky. Acts ch. 200, sec. 42. -- Amended 1948 Ky. Acts ch. 78, sec. 15. -- Created 1946 Ky. Acts ch. 84, sec. 11 150.411 Taxidermist's records -- Mounting. (1) Every licensed taxidermist shall keep a suitable record for five (5) years in which shall be entered the species of each wildlife mounted by him and the name and address of the person for whom the mounting was done. (2) Any legally taken wildlife may be mounted, provided the wildlife bears identification with the name and address of the owner and date and place taken until such time as it is mounted. (3) A fish and wildlife disposal permit, signed by a conservation officer, must be attached to wildlife taken other than during a legally open hunting season. Such permit will substitute for the identification required in subsection (2) of this section. Effective: July 15, 1988 History: Amended 1988 Ky. Acts ch. 141, sec. 2, effective July 15, 1988. -- Amended 1986 Ky. Acts ch. 265, sec. 21, effective July 15, 1986. -- Amended 1978 Ky. Acts ch. 178, sec. 15, effective June 17, 1978. -- Amended 1952 Ky. Acts ch. 200, sec. 56, effective June 19, 1952. -- Created 1946 Ky. Acts ch. 84, sec. 18. Section 10. Checking a Deer. (1) A person shall check a harvested deer by: (a) Calling the toll free telecheck number, (800) 245-4263, before midnight on the day the deer is recovered and prior to processing or removing the hide or head from the carcass; (b) Providing the information requested by the automated check-in system; and (c) Writing the confirmation number given by the system on the hunter's log authorized in Section 9 of this administrative regulation. (2) If a hunter transfers possession of a harvested deer. the hunter shall attach to the carcass a hand-made tag that contains the following information: (a) The confirmation number; (b) The hunter's name; and (c) The hunter's telephone number. (3) A person shall not provide false information while completing the hunter’s log, checking a deer, or creating a carcass tag. Section 11. Transporting and Processing Deer. (1) A person shall: (a) Not transport an unchecked deer out of Kentucky; (b) Have proof that a deer or parts of deer brought into Kentucky were legally taken; (c) Not sell deer hides except to a licensed: 1. Fur buyer; 2. Fur processor; or 3. Taxidermist. (2) A taxidermist or an individual who commercially butchers deer shall: (a) Not accept deer carcasses or any part of a deer without a valid disposal permit issued by the department pursuant to KRS 150.411(3) or a proper carcass tag as established in Section 10 of this administrative regulation. (b) Keep accurate records of the hunter's name, address, confirmation number, and date received for each deer in possession and retain such records for a period of one (1) year. (21 Ky.R. 2569; eff. 5-10-1995; Am. 22 Ky.R. 1874; eff. 6-6-96; 23 Ky.R. 3870; eff. 7-9-1997; 24 Ky.R. 2741; 25 Ky.R. 300; eff. 8-17-98; 2653; eff. 7-14-99; 27 Ky.R. 203; 746; eff. 8-24-2000; 3142; eff. 7-16-01; 28 Ky.R. 2415; eff. 7-15-2002; 29 Ky.R. 2520; 2872; eff. 6-16-2003; 30 Ky.R. 983; 2559; eff. 1-5-2004; 31 Ky.R. 344; eff. 8- 26-2004; 1708; 1985; 32 Ky.R. 56; eff. 7-13-2005; 1470; 1883; eff. 5-5-2006; 33 Ky.R. 3444; eff. 8-6-2007; 34 Ky.R. 2439; 35 Ky.R. 26, eff. 7-9-2008; 2351; 2671; eff. 7-6- 2009; 36 Ky.R. 2080-A; 2316; eff. 6-3-2010.) |
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| 301 KAR 2:090. Means by which migratory game birds may be taken Section 2. Transporting, Importing and Exporting. (1) Migratory game birds lawfully killed and possessed in accordance with the hunting laws and regulations of any foreign country or any state in the United States or subdivision thereof, must be imported, exported, or transported in accordance with the provisions specified in Title 50, Chapter 1, Subchapter B, Part 20 of the Code of Federal Regulations. (2) No person shall transport within the United States any migratory game birds, except doves, unless the head or one (1) fully feathered wing remains attached to each such bird at all times while being transported from the place where taken until they have arrived at the personal abode of the possessor or a commercial preservation facility. Section 3. Tagging and Record keeping Requirements. (1) No person shall put or leave any migratory game birds at any place, other than at his personal abode, or in the custody of another person for picking, cleaning, processing, shipping, transportation, or storage, including temporary storage, or for the purpose of having taxidermy services performed, unless such birds have a tag attached, signed by the hunter, stating his address, the total number and species of birds, and the date such birds were killed. Migratory game birds being transported in any vehicle as the personal baggage of the possessor shall not be considered as being in storage or temporary storage. (2) No person shall receive or have in custody any migratory game birds belonging to another person unless such birds are tagged as required under subsection (1) of this section. (3) No person shall transport migratory game birds belonging to another person unless such birds are tagged as required under subsection (1) of this section. Section 4. Commercial Preservation Facilities. (1) No commercial preservation facility shall receive or have in custody any migratory game birds unless such birds are tagged as required in Section 3(1) of this administrative regulation. (2) No commercial preservation facilities shall: (a) Receive or have in custody any migratory game birds unless accurate records are maintained showing the number of each species; the date such birds were received; the name and address of the person from whom such birds were received; the date such birds were disposed of; and the name and address of the person to whom such birds were delivered. (b) Destroy any records required to be maintained under this section for a period of one (1) year following the last entry on the record. (c) Prevent any person authorized to enforce this administrative regulation from entering such facilities at all reasonable hours and inspecting the records and the premises where such operations are being carried on. |
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| Link to US Fish and Wildlife Migratory Info http://www.fws.gov/forms/3-200-8.pdf Taxidermy Permit Links to apply for a Ky Taxidermist License and to register your business with the state of Kentucky http://fw.ky.gov/pdf/commerciallicapp.pdf https://secure.kentucky.gov/sos/ftbr/FAQs.aspx |
| Title 50: Wildlife and Fisheries PART 21—MIGRATORY BIRD PERMITS Subpart C—Specific Permit Provisions § 21.24 Taxidermist permits. (a) Permit requirement. A taxidermist permit is required before any person may perform taxidermy services on migratory birds or their parts, nests, or eggs for any person other than himself. (b) Application procedures. Submit application for taxidermist permits to the appropriate Regional Director (Attention: Migratory bird permit office). You can find addresses for the Regional Directors in 50 CFR 2.2. Each application must contain the general information and certification required in §13.12(a) of this subchapter, and the following additional information: (1) The address of premises where taxidermist services will be provided; (2) A statement of the applicant's qualifications and experience as a taxidermist; and (3) If a State permit is required by State law, a statement as to whether or not the applicant possesses such State permit, giving its number and expiration date. (c) Permit authorizations. A permit authorizes a taxidermist to: (1) Receive, transport, hold in custody or possession, mount or otherwise prepare, migratory birds, and their parts, nests, or eggs, and return them to another. (2) Sell properly marked, captive reared migratory waterfowl which he has lawfully acquired and mounted. Such mounted birds may be placed on consignment for sale and may be possessed by such consignee for the purpose of sale. (d) Additional permit conditions. In addition to the general conditions set forth in part 13 of this subchapter B, taxidermist permits shall be subject to the following conditions: (1) Permittees must keep accurate records of operations, on a calendar year basis, showing the names and addresses of persons from and to whom migratory birds or their parts, nests, or eggs were received or delivered, the number and species of such, and the dates of receipt and delivery. In addition to the other records required by this paragraph, the permittee must maintain in his files, the original of the completed Form 3– 186, Notice of Waterfowl Sale or Transfer, confirming his acquisition of captive reared, properly marked migratory waterfowl from the holder of a current waterfowl sale and disposal permit. (2) Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (c) of this section, the receipt, possession, and storage by a taxidermist of any migratory game birds taken by another by hunting is not authorized unless they are tagged as required by §20.36 of this subchapter. The required tags may be removed during the taxidermy operations but must be retained by the taxidermist with the other records required to be kept and must be reattached to the mounted specimen after mounting. The tag must then remain attached until the mounted specimen is delivered to the owner. (e) Term of permit. A taxidermist permit issued or renewed under this part expires on the date designated on the face of the permit unless amended or revoked, but the term of the permit will not exceed five (5) years from the date of issuance or renewal. [39 FR 1178, Jan. 4, 1974, as amended at 54 FR 38151, Sept. 14, 1989; 63 FR 52637, Oct. 1, 1998; 70 FR 18320, Apr. 11, 2005] |
| Sales and Use Tax Regulation affecting Taxidermist in KY RELATES TO: KRS 139.130 STATUTORY AUTHORITY: KRS 131.130(1) NECESSITY, FUNCTION, AND CONFORMITY: KRS 131.130(1) authorizes the Department of Revenue to promulgate administrative regulations necessary for the administration and enforcement of all tax laws in Kentucky. This administrative regulation establishes sales and use tax requirements for service enterprises in general. Section 1. (1) Persons engaged in the business of rendering service shall be classified as consumers, not retailers, of the tangible personal property which they use incidentally in rendering the service. Tax shall apply to the sale of tangible personal property to consumers. (2) The list in this subsection shall serve as examples of service enterprises: (a) Advertising agencies; (b) Banks; (c) Barbers; (d) Beauty shop operators; (e) Bootblacks; (f) Cleaners; (g) Launderers; (h) Shoe repairmen; (i) Taxidermists; (j) Tire repairers; and (k) Similar enterprises. Section 2. (1) Persons rendering professional services shall be classified as consumers, not retailers, of the tangible personal property which they use incidentally in rendering their services. (2) The list in this subsection shall serve as examples of persons rendering professional services: (a) Accountants; (b) Architects; (c) Audience research service providers; (d) Cable television service providers; (e) Construction information service providers; (f) Engineers; and (g) Lawyers. Section 3. If a person engaged in the business of rendering services also regularly engages in the business of selling tangible personal property to consumers, that person shall be classified as a retailer with respect to the sales, and shall obtain permits, file returns, and remit tax measured by the sales.. Section 4. (1) This administrative regulation shall replace Revenue Policies 51P440, 51P441, and 51P442. (2) Revenue Policies 51P440, 51P441, and 51P442 are hereby rescinded and shall be null, void, and unenforceable. (SU-21-2; 1 Ky.R. 144; eff. 12-11-74; 33 Ky.R. 2343; 3150; eff. 5-4-2007; Tam eff. 5-20-09.) Link to information for Sales and Use Tax requirements http://www.revenue.ky.gov/business/salesanduse.htm |
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| U.S. FISH &WILDLIFE SERVICE OFFICE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT Importing Personal Sport-hunted Trophies from Africa: Guidelines for U.S. Hunters General Requirements • Most hunting trophies imported from Africa must come through a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service designated port. Under limited circumstances, you may be authorized under permit to use a port that does not normally handle wildlife trade. You must show that using one of our designated ports would result in substantial deterioration or loss of the wildlife, or would cause undue economic hardship. If you are importing your trophy through a non-designated port, you must have a copy of your valid port exception permit. You can find general information on importing, including our ports at: http://www.fws.gov/le/ImpExp/Info_Importers_Exporters.htm. • You must file a Declaration for Importation or Exportation of Fish or Wildlife (Form 3-177) with our wildlife inspectors at an authorized FWS port of entry and receive clearance before U.S. Customs and Border Protection releases your shipment. You may file your declaration electronically (https://edecs.fws.gov/) or in hard copy form (form available at: http://www.fws. gov/le/ImpExp/faqs.htm). • We will charge a premium fee for inspecting your protected species trophy when you clear it through a designated port during normal business hours. You will pay both base inspection and premium fees if you use a port exception permit. You will pay overtime fees if you import outside of normal business hours. The Service also charges a fee when you apply for CITES or other wildlife import permits. Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) • If your trophy animal is protected under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), you will need an original valid CITES export document from the country of export or re-export. If the animal is listed on CITES Appendix I (for example, leopard), you also need an original import permit from the United States. You must obtain this permit from the Service before you import your trophy. • Trophies must be imported into the United States before all of your documents expire, and your CITES documents must be validated upon export by the foreign country’s inspecting officials. Your CITES documents must contain the information required by our regulations. See our guidance at: http://www.fws.gov/le/ImpExp/Info_Importers_Exporters.htm. • If you import worked, manufactured or handicraft items made from your trophy for use as clothing, curios, ornamentation, jewelry, or other utilitarian items, you must have CITES documents that indicate a purpose other than hunting (H) for the items (i.e., personal, commercial). If you plan to import curios or other items either separately or in your trophy shipment that you purchased while overseas, be aware that there might be restrictions on what you can import. • You must follow all permit conditions and make sure your trophies are tagged or marked as required. For example, crocodile or leopard skins must have a CITES tag inserted through the skin and locked in place using the locking mechanism of the tag. A mounted trophy must be accompanied by the tag from the skin used to make the mount. CITES documents must contain all the information that appears on the CITES tag. Stricter U.S. Wildlife Laws • You should be aware that there are several U.S. wildlife laws that may restrict the import of your trophy. If the animal is protected by the Endangered Species Act (for example, leopard, brown hyena or bontebok), you will need to obtain an endangered species import permit before importing your trophy. You can find the list of endangered species at: http://www.fws.gov/endangered/wildlife. html. Some bird trophies (for example, hoopoe) may need permits under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. You can find the list of migratory birds at: http://migratorybirds.fws.gov/intrnltr/mbta/mbtintro.html. • Many countries require export permits for wildlife, even for species not protected under CITES. Be sure to check with the exporting country for any additional requirements. Importing trophies without permits required by a foreign country is a violation of U.S. law. Other Agency Requirements • Many hunting trophies are subject to requirements and restrictions enforced by other U.S. federal agencies. • General import requirements for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) can be found at: http://www.customs.ustreas. gov/xp/cgov/import/infrequent_importer_info/. If you are exporting and re-importing any guns, you should register with CBP before you go (http://www.customs.ustreas.gov/xp/cgov/travel/vacation/kbyg/register_items.xml). • You can find animal import information for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) at: http://www.aphis.usda.gov/NCIE/, including specific guidelines for importing ruminant, swine and bird trophies. Hunters should be aware that some shipments may need to be consigned and shipped to a USDA approved establishment. • The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have restrictions on the import of animals that might be vectors, hosts or agents of disease. You can find information on these restrictions, in particular, on African rodents, non-human primates, and civets at: http: //www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dq/animal.htm. For additional information, contact: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Office of Law Enforcement Phone: 703-358-1949 Fax: 703-358-2271 E-mail: lawenforcement@fws.gov |
| Game Bird Hunting In Canada: Bringing Your Birds Home If you are a U.S. resident and plan to hunt game birds in Canada, you need to be familiar with wildlife importation rules and regulations enforced by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service). The information below should help you complete your hunting trip within the law. Service Requirements •You may bring migratory game birds (ducks, geese, swans, doves, pigeons, cranes, rails, coots, gallinules, woodcock, and snipe) and other game species that you legally kill in Canada back with you to the United States. •Each migratory game bird you import must have one fully feathered wing attached so that its species can be identified. This wing must remain on the bird until you reach your home or deliver the carcass to an appropriate processing, taxidermy, or preservation facility in the United States. •Because of this identification requirement, you may not import processed items made from birds you take, such as sausage. •You may not import any birds belonging to another individual. •You may enter the country with game birds that you legally killed in Canada through any U.S. Customs port of entry or border crossing. •You may also mail or ship your game birds back to the United States. You must put the full name and address of the exporter and importer on the package. You must also conspicuously mark the package on the outside with an accurate description of the contents, including the number and species of birds. •You may import as many waterfowl as Canadian authorities allow you to export. This number usually corresponds to daily bag and possession limits. •You may not import doves and pigeons in excess of the amounts found in 50 CFR 20.61(a) during any calendar week beginning on Sunday. •You may import sandhill cranes (a species listed on Appendix II of CITES--the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species) without a Canadian CITES export permit only when you bring your hunting trophies home as part of your accompanying baggage. This exemption does not apply to taxidermy trophies. All other relevant permit, certificate, or license requirements still apply, and these documents must be presented to officials at the border as required. •Because you are importing wildlife, you must file a Declaration for Importation or Exportation of Fish and Wildlife (form 3-177) with the Service or U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) when you come back to the United States. •You must also provide any export permits, tags, or other documents required by Canada, including a copy of your hunting license. •You may download and print a copy of the required import/export form 3-177 or you may contact any Service inspection office or CBP before you leave. •If you return to the United States at a border crossing or airport staffed by Service officers, our wildlife inspectors may examine your birds. Wildlife inspectors monitor wildlife imports and exports; conducting physical inspections helps them ensure that both commercial shippers and international travelers comply with U.S. and international wildlife protection laws and regulations. CBP officers may also look at your birds. •You may not import waterfowl or other game birds killed illegally under any Canadian law, including provincial hunting rules and regulations. Such importations violate both the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and the Lacey Act – a U.S. law that makes it a Federal offense to import wildlife taken in violation of state, tribal, or foreign law. •If you have additional questions about importing waterfowl or other game birds from Canada, please contact any Service wildlife inspection office. Other Agency Requirements Other Federal agencies, including Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), also regulate the importation of game birds. In addition to reviewing the information provided below, we recommend that you check directly with these other agencies before you travel. •You must present your Service declaration (form 3-177) to a CBP officer if you import game birds at ports where no Service inspectors are stationed. •USDA/APHIS regulates the importation of animal parts including game birds. That agency may introduce permit, consignment or other requirements at any time in response to the outbreak of wildlife diseases (such as avian influenza). •To obtain up-to-date information on such requirements, hunters should consult the USDA/APHIS National Import-Export Center at (301) 734-3277 or by fax (301) 734-8226. |
| Game Bird Hunting In Mexico: Bringing Your Birds Home If you are a U.S. resident and plan to hunt game birds in Mexico, you need to be familiar with wildlife importation rules and regulations enforced by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service). The information below should help you complete your hunting trip within the law. Service Requirements •You may bring migratory game birds (ducks, geese, swans, doves, pigeons, cranes, rails, coots, gallinules, woodcock, and snipe) and other game species that you legally kill in Mexico back with you to the United States. •Each migratory game bird you import must have one fully feathered wing attached so that its species can be identified. This wing must remain on the bird until you reach your home or deliver the carcass to an appropriate processing, taxidermy, or preservation facility in the United States. •Because of this identification requirement, you may not import processed items made from birds you take, such as sausage. •You may not import any birds belonging to another individual. •You may enter the country with game birds that you legally killed in Mexico through any U.S. Customs port of entry or border crossing. •You may also mail or ship your game birds back to the United States. You must put the full name and address of the exporter and importer on the package. You must also conspicuously mark the package on the outside with an accurate description of the contents, including the number and species of birds. •You may import as many waterfowl as Mexican authorities allow you to export. This number usually corresponds to daily bag and possession limits. •You may not import doves and pigeons in excess of the amounts permitted by Mexican authorities. •Because you are importing wildlife, you must file a Declaration for Importation or Exportation of Fish and Wildlife (form 3-177) with the Service or U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) when you come back to the United States. •You must also provide any export permits, tags, or other documents required by Mexico, including a copy of your hunting license. •You may download and print a copy of the required declaration form 3-177 or you may contact any Service inspection office or CBP before you leave. •If you return to the United States at a border crossing or airport staffed by Service officers, our wildlife inspectors may examine your birds. Wildlife inspectors monitor wildlife imports and exports; conducting physical inspections helps them ensure that both commercial shippers and international travelers comply with U.S. and international wildlife protection laws and regulations. CBP officers may also look at your birds. •You may not import waterfowl or other game birds killed illegally under any Mexican law, including state hunting rules and regulations. Such importations violate both the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and the Lacey Act – a U.S. law that makes it a Federal offense to import wildlife taken in violation of state, tribal, or foreign law. •If you have additional questions about importing waterfowl or other game birds from Mexico, please contact any Service wildlife inspection office. Other Agency Requirements Other Federal agencies, including Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), also regulate the importation of game birds. In addition to reviewing the information provided below, we recommend that you check directly with these other agencies before you travel. •You must present your Service declaration (form 3-177) to a CBP officer if you import game birds at ports where no Service inspectors are stationed. •Because of the outbreak of avian flu and the continued presence of Exotic Newcastle Disease in Mexico, the USDA requires permits for game birds imported into the United States from Mexico. •Hunters returning with game birds from Mexico must consign them to an approved USDA facility. •To find out more about USDA/APHIS procedures and permits, contact that agency’s National Import-Export Center, at (301) 734- 3277 or fax (301) 734-8226. http://www.aphis.usda.gov/vs/ncie/ http://www.aphis.usda.gov/ppq/manuals/port/APM_Chapters.htm There are also USDA Regulations to be followed in addition to USFWLS |
| "USDA" Guidelines for the Importation of Ruminant, Swine, and Bird Trophies A. Fully taxidermy finished trophies: United States Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Veterinary Services National Center for Import and Export 4700 River Road Unit 40 Riverdale, MD 20737 Telephone: (301) 734-3277 Facsimile: (301) 734-8226 Fully taxidermy finished1 trophies have unrestricted entry according to import regulations maintained by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Veterinary Services (VS), National Center for Import and Export (NCIE). However, the importer should contact the Department of Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for their import requirements. 1Fully taxidermy finished refers to the professionally cleaned (free of dirt, blood, insects, putrid odors, etc.), processed and preserved hunted animal or parts of the animal. These trophies have been professionally prepared, and they may be stuffed, mounted, for the purpose of personal exhibit. If fully taxidermy finished trophies are shipped with unfinished trophies they will be subjected to the same restrictions as trophies that are not fully taxidermy finished. The remainder of this document provides guidance mainly for importing trophies which are not fully taxidermy finished (“unfinished”). B. Hides and Skins: Hides and skins of ruminants, swine and birds are eligible to be imported UNRESTRICTED if one or more of the following conditions is met: 1. Ruminant hides/skins: a. The ruminant hide has been processed into a finished product (i.e. leather, rug, jacket, etc.) b. The ruminant hides were derived from ruminant animals that originated from countries free of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) and Rinderpest (RP). A certificate of origin may be requested by port inspector as proof of origin. c. The ruminant hides/skins are flint-dried (hard-dried). d. The ruminant hides have been tanned. e. The ruminant hides/skins have been pickled in a salt solution containing mineral acid and the pH is verified to be 5 or lower. f. The ruminant hides have been limed and dehaired and are pliable. Page 1 of 4 Safeguarding American Agriculture APHIS is an agency of USDA’s Marketing and Regulatory Programs An Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer Guidelines for the importation of … trophies (cont.) Page 2 of 4 2. Swine hides/skins: a. The swine hide has been processed into a finished product (i.e. leather, rug, etc.) b. The swine hides were derived from swine that originated from countries free of FMD, RP and African swine fever (ASF) diseases. A certificate of origin may be requested by port inspector as proof of origin. c. The swine hides have been tanned. d. The swine hides/skins have been flint-dried and originate from countries considered by USDA to be free of ASF. A certificate of origin may be requested by port inspector as proof of origin. e. The swine hides/skins have been pickled in salt solution containing mineral acid and the pH is verified to be 5 or lower. f. The swine hides have been limed and dehaired and are pliable. 3. Bird hides/skins “capes” a. The bird cape has been processed into a finished product (i.e. leather, mount, etc.) b. The bird capes were derived from birds that originated from countries free of exotic Newcastle disease (END) and highly pathogenic avian influenza subtype H5N1 (HPAI, H5N1). A certificate of origin may be requested by port inspector as proof of origin. c. The bird capes originated from a HPAI, H5N1 free country and have been adequately processed according to USDA, APHIS, VS. 4. If none of the previous conditions are met, the ruminant, swine, or bird hides/skins/capes must be consigned to a USDA approved establishment for treatment to guard against the dissemination of FMD, RP diseases and END.2 USDA, APHIS, VS, NCIE does not place bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) restrictions on ruminant hides3. 2Please note: This option DOES NOT apply to bird skins/capes that originated from countries that USDA, APHIS, VS, NCIE considers to be affected with HPAI, H5N1. These bird skins/capes must be processed in the country of origin to inactivate the HPAI, H5N1 virus and be imported accompanied by an import permit issued by USDA, APHIS, VS, NCIE. 3 To view the country disease status listing as considered by USDA, APHIS, VS, NCIE, please visit our website at www.aphis.usda. gov/vs/ncie/country.html. Guidelines for the importation of … trophies (cont.) Page 3 of 4 C. Bones: 1. Definition: Title 9, Code of Federal Regulations (9CFR) makes a distinction between bones imported as trophies (Part 95.11) and bones that do not meet the conditions and requirements of a trophy (Part 95.12). It states that bones imported as trophies that are clean and dry and free of undried pieces of flesh, hide, and sinew may be imported without further restrictions. Therefore, it is important to understand USDA, APHIS, VS, NCIE’s definition of trophy. For the purpose of this document, bone “trophies” are defined as, the bones (including skulls, antlers, teeth, horns and hoofs) of an animal carcass that can be used as a remembrance or souvenir of “the hunt” that are in a condition suitable for immediate mounting and are for personal use only. Distribution in any commercial channel is prohibited. Shipments of “bony souvenirs of a hunt” that DO NOT meet the USDA, APHIS, VS’s definition of “trophy,” will be regulated as a shipment of commercial bones4. 4Please note: Commercial shipments of ruminant bones (except cervid bones from Canada) are prohibited from regions considered by USDA, APHIS, VS, NCIE to be affected with/or at risk of having BSE as listed in 9CFR Part 94.18(a). A copy of the importer’s hunting license/permit will be required to determine whether a shipment of bones is to be considered trophy instead of commercial. The hunting license/permit (or other documentation that conclusively demonstrates lawful possession of a game animal) from the country of origin must be issued by the foreign government (at the Federal, Regional, or Departmental level), not by the outfitter. This documentation must be in English or be accompanied by a government endorsed English translation, and it should identify the animal species and (if applicable) indicate to the quantity of animals allowed to be hunted. The USDA limits the quantity of bone trophies allowed to be imported to those taken from 2 animals unless a greater number is authorized by the hunting license/permit. 2. Import Requirements: a. Ruminant bony trophies (including bones, antlers, teeth, skulls, horns, etc.) may be imported into the U.S. under the following conditions (which are subject to port inspector verification): 1) The ruminant bony trophies are clean (free of dirt, blood, insects, etc.), dry, free of undried pieces of hide, flesh, sinew, AND the bones are offered as trophies, (or for consignment to a museum) provided there is no distribution into commercial channels. Such ruminant trophy or museum bones, (even though not fully taxidermy finished) can be released to the importer or broker without restrictions. Guidelines for the importation of … trophies (cont.) Page 4 of 4 2) Ruminant bony trophies which do not meet the conditions above, may be imported if consigned to a USDA approved establishment where they will be treated or processed in a manner to guard against the dissemination of FMD, RP and anthrax. NOTE ***As mentioned above, commercial shipments of ruminant bones (except cervid bones from Canada) are prohibited from regions considered by USDA to be affected with/or at risk of having BSE. b. Swine bony trophies (including bones, teeth, tusks, etc). 1) Originating from a country considered by USDA to be free of ASF: a) The swine bony trophies that are clean (free of dirt, blood, insects, etc.), dry, free of undried pieces of hide, flesh, sinew, AND offered for entry as trophies (provided there is no distribution into commercial channels) have unrestricted entry. b) Swine bony trophies which do not meet the conditions provided in “a” above (i.e. the trophies are dirty or are for commercial distribution), may be imported if consigned to a USDA approved establishment where they will be treated or processed in a manner to guard against the dissemination of FMD, RP and anthrax. 2) Originating from countries considered by USDA to be affected with ASF (regardless of cleanliness): a) These swine bony trophies must be consigned to a USDA approved establishment. D. Trophies from Canada 1. All of the above conditions apply to trophies that originate in Canada, except for cervid (deer, elk, moose, and caribou) trophies. 2. Cervid trophies – The USDA has not imposed any restrictions on cervid products from BSE minimal-risk regions (Canada) because of BSE. Therefore, cervid trophies from Canada are not subject to BSE restrictions. Hunters may import their cervid trophy that was hunted in Canada without restriction. Hunters should have documentation that demonstrates proof of Canadian origin for their cervid trophies (i.e. Canadian hunting license/certificate [Provincial, Tribal or CFIA issued], Game Farm or Outfitter receipt, or other document provided by the Game farm or Outfitter, etc.). Hunters are also advised to contact the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for their import requirements. |
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| KRS 150.411 Taxidermist's records -- Mounting. (1) Every licensed taxidermist shall keep a suitable record for five (5) years in which shall be entered the species of each wildlife mounted by him and the name and address of the person for whom the mounting was done. (2) Any legally taken wildlife may be mounted, provided the wildlife bears identification with the name and address of the owner and date and place taken until such time as it is mounted. (3) A fish and wildlife disposal permit, signed by a conservation officer, must be attached to wildlife taken other than during a legally open hunting season. Such permit will substitute for the identification required in subsection (2) of this section. Effective: July 15, 1988 . |
| KRS 150.4111 Sale of legally taken wildlife. (1) Any person may sell the inedible parts of any legally taken wildlife to a licensed taxidermist for the purpose of mounting. A licensed taxidermist may buy or sell the inedible parts of any legally taken wildlife for the purpose of mounting, except as otherwise prohibited by federal law. Any person may purchase from or sell to a licensed taxidermist any legally mounted specimen. (2) Within ten (10) days after the end of each month, a licensed taxidermist shall send to the department a report indicating the number and name of the wildlife of each species which he purchased during the preceding month and the name and address of the person from whom he purchased the wildlife. Effective: July 15, 1988 |