Heard something today about requirements for hunting these birds. A friend was told by a game warden that he was supposed to have a duck stamp on top of the migratory bird permit, license and I.D. test. I have not found any published information concerning this. Anyone else heard of this, and if so, where is it found?
Another sandhill crane hunt question
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Wouldn't SHC be considered waterfowl?? That would be the reason for the federal duck stamp.
Not every state does.
Texas doesn't, therefore if you're hunting sandhills there, you can use lead shot.
But Tennessee does consider them waterfowl, ergo you do need non-toxic shot, and all applicable waterfowl licenses.
So, where is this published? And, is the duck stamp separate from the migratory permit? I do not duck hunt, so this is the reason for the questions.
Yes it is different from the migratory bird permit. Uncle Sam wants his cut and wants it separate from the state cut.
And yes, you also have to take a free online crane identification test. It will give you a number after a successful score (100%) that you write on your tags.
Yeah, I completed the ID test, got the migratory permit and had Annual Sportsman's. I will have to take care of the stamp now. Thanks everyone.
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Buzzard Breath
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You can either go to the post office and buy the stamp in person, or buy it through TWRA's website and they'll mail it to you. Your receipt is good for 30/45 days (I forget which), but afterwards, you need the actual stamp. Don't forget to sign the front of it.
I saw where you can buy it online, but it says it can be up to 20 days before you get it in the mail. Walmart, Bass Pro, USPS are listed as local places to get it right then.
Omega
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Is this every season or is it a one time thing like hunter ed?
I think every time
^^^What he said^^^
outdoors crazy
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It will send you an email if you buy it online and it will show up on your app. A printed copy of purchase is good for 45 days before you have to have the actual stamp on you.
Buzzard Breath
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I bought mine about 2 weeks ago and it showed up around a week afterwards. As already posted, a printed receipt is good for 45 days, it'll get you through the rest of the season.
Did you draw a tag?
yes
Here's a screenshot of everyone's award document, which details some of the requirements. But the published hunting regulations also explain the required ID test and that the permit document you carry needs to have a confirmation number of your 100% success. The test has a couple tricky questions that'll mess up most people at least once
