The law exists to punish people like that, which is why you don’t see the DNR or USFWS knocking on the doors of hikers and bird-watchers asking if they have any illegal feathers. But within a week they grow to be rather awkward-looking, fuzzy gray birds. I’m just glad we have the freedoms and rights we do have. Tell her about the West African Black Rhinos, Passenger Pigeon, Quagga, Sea Mink, Tasmanian Tiger, Javan Tiger, Great Auk, Barbary Lion, Dodo and Laughing Owl that she will never get to see or appreciate because of human activity. give me a break!!!!!!!! It’s never killed anything. There are several ways to pinch a goose at home. Some breeds, like the Embden, feather out quickly and grow very rapidly, so your time as "mother goose" is relatively short lived. A few months back, the feds busted a black market ring on my tribes reservation in SD because a group of guys were poaching eagles and selling their feathers to a fence in Rapid City who was then selling the feathers to other natives (who didn’t know what was going on) for various uses. But we do have 2 red tail hawks nesting either on or near our land. A vet visit is recommended. Instead of protecting species it’s used the same way gun control is. I work in our county’s courthouse building, which is the annual home of a pair of peregrine falcons. What can I do? Despite sounding a tad ridiculous these days, the roots of the law are sound and still serve a purpose. Second Media Corp., 111 Peter Street, Suite 901, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. Pluck all the feathers and give them to your child. to keep the right wing of the downed birds until you arrive at home and the game is placed into the fridge or freezer or eaten. It’s only 20 acres, but we are working on managing it for wildlife. The living conditions are horrendous and sad. By people who didn’t know the difference. Evil person that wants to take or Hurt us , Goose farming. As non-Native people, I honestly have no issue with the picking up of NATURALLY fallen/shed feathers but I do strongly advise legal caution to protect yourself. Worse yet, I have a bird feeder and that attracts a lot of birds and feathers. The European Union forbids improper live-plucking. It would appear that nearly no thinking went into it at all. Or if one runs its beak across your back or down your side, that's considered a hug in geese society. Usually for special ceremonies such as a wedding, somebody crossing over, a naming ceremony or a birth. I hope they lock you up and throw away the key. What do I do with those? I get bird feathers in my yard. Any rule that makes a little girl cry has to be a bad rule. This article is definitely wrong about Canadian Geese. I know this law. I have been collecting feathers all the time! And i am sure theres a way to tell because you can tell if a hair is ripped out of an animal or person by the way the hair looks from close up. You would look at them and not notice that one species is much larger then the others in the flock. Depending on the severity, a vet may glue and bandage a broken / cracked beak. Ever notice that one side of the "V" is longer than the other? Some birders, however, do continue to call young geese goslings until they reach their full adult size, plumage, and sexual maturity. The same way keeping law abiding citizens from owning guns is going to keep guns out of the hands of drug lords and Chicago gang bangers. You still however can’t sell them. The USA is a nation very similar in most ways to the other constitutional democracies of the world. the worlds going to end. Yes, REAL Natives are legally able to have various feather for our spiritual beliefs, ceremonies and purposes but even we still get stopped and given hell about it. I have seen another person who was CLAIMING to be Native get arrested and found out later she was also fined for having various feathers when not even Native. I've got good news for you: They will regrow but it may take several months up to a … I've got good news for you: They will regrow but it may take several months up to a … Buy a hunting license. – Charles Schulz. what about the remains found after the cat has brought in something and left it on the front porch or sofa? another misperception of the law– there are only SOME migratory and/or endangered species of birds it is illegal to own feathers or carcasses of– your common pigeon or blue jay or robin or pheasant or turkey there is absolutely no problem with finding and keeping.. To pick the feathers off, grip them like you would a piece of paper that you are about to rip. My kid has a right to a bicycle. Look it up on youtube or on google. BECAUSE I HAVE. Geese that breed in Southern Canada and the U.S. are referred to as residents because they spend most of their lives i… The advantage of the method: there will be no objections from the carcass, and then it can be cut and eaten. Some are rarer than others. But I read something recently about not being able to pick up eagle feathers. At that point they will have their final set of feathers. And if they do have a warrant I’m sure they’re after something much worse than feathers. Thread starter #3 Aaisha Songster. She might not be hurting the birds by picking up a feather but she could make other girls want feathers and eventually if the demand is high enough then bad people/poachers will start killing the birds so they can sell the feathers (legally or illegally). They do this repeatedly to the goose every time the feathers grow back or until the goose is dead. The bald eagle was kill out by DDT a poison that weaken there edge shell through there food chain . Focus on your soul bro. I’m gonna grab a kids bike left on anyones front lawn, and I don’t give a shit if it’s illegal. Raising and caring for geese may be easier than you think. I understand the taking of a feather from a live bird, or the shooting of a bird for the purposes of harvesting feathers. i have trouble accepting there’s an underground market for goose feathers… If we find a dead bird we call it in because of the west nile virus and the city or county deals with it. Don’t suffer a child with brutal hippy logic. Knew the laws, you can pick that feather up study it, take pictures of it, use it as a teaching tool, but at the end of the day you must return it, if you don’t you now possesses it which is illegal for most Americans, and if you are a native American you must be actively involved in you religious beliefs or customs, To legal possess an eagle feather. They cant tell the difference???? It made me start wondering about the laws. Ps.ps. Often, African geese are crossed with Toulouses to develop a commercial hybrid for meat production. Almost all US states have a Crow hunting season. Lots of good dark viewing spots for astronomy are on private property, better outlaw awesome telescopes. Eagle Feathers Protected? Do you know the difference between the Canada geese sub species? Geese, ducks and women are all the same. Live plucking is exactly what it sounds like: a goose or duck is held down by their neck or wings as the “targeted feathers” are torn from their skin. Thus thick skin. Located on a bird's wings and tail, flight feathers are a variation of contour feathers that are designed to … and pollution from coal burning plants and power lines from ALL power generation sources kill hundreds more. If it's scarred, the feathers will never grow back. First, unless you know you are Anishinaabe, you should not be appropriating culture by making dream catchers. What if the Canada Goose is from Canada? No, wrong. (Canadians), I have never shot one in summer Sorry could not resist Though true. For ducks, wait until they are at least 15 weeks of age and geese 17 weeks of age before you clip the feathers. A bit too much evil and forcefulness against those who cannot protect themselves, (IE), a little girl. As feathers grow, they mature into highly branched structures. These are the honking harbingers of the changing seasons, as waves of high flying geese pass over during spring and fall migration. Feather … Copied and pasted from Washington Examiner: Modern windmills dotting landscapes across the American West kill at least 100 of the majestic (Bald Eagles) birds every year in California alone, according to conservative estimates. Thousands of “honkers” migrate north and south each year, filling the sky with long V-formations. Taking guns away from law abiding citizens only hurts the people that aren’t contributing to the problem. Yeah, it’s called the ‘Migratory Bird Treaty Act’ because it’s a Treaty. Your dispecable. The patch will fill in then. Perhaps we can hire a small clerks office who can tell. Hope this helps in understanding the whys and wherefore. REALLY ? Your email address will not be published. The phrase "goose bumps" derives from the phenomenon's association with goose skin. Then pull the feathers toward the bottom of the goose. wait until midnight and flush them down the toilet? There’s no doubt we’re under-counting them and it’s an outrage, This is the dark side of green. Goose feathers grow from pores in the epidermis that resemble human hair follicles.When a goose's feathers are plucked, its skin has protrusions where the feathers were, and these bumps are what the human phenomenon resembles. Yes, feather plucking is always an option. They come, they brood, they lay eggs, and at the proper time a guy from the state comes and bands the chicks, which are the size of chickens and have really healthy lungs. The Taxidermist if selling the mount, has to keep a record of the hunter that shot the goose, to prove he had the required permits, licenses to harvest the goose. Feather clipping needs to be done annually. As for the legal aspect, yes, it IS enforced. Okaaaaaaaaay, that might be over exaggerating just a bit much, no? Try a different approach. But it was all we could do to fight to hold on to the 1/3 that my husband managed to keep. It’s like you’re saying every time you pick a feather up a bird just falls out the sky. Yes, it is illegal to pull feathers from a live animal anywhere in the world, but they do it … )Constitutional REPUBLIC. They treat the animals horribly, e en the baby chicks. If you're planning to get some geese, you should consider the following things: You need a brooder, at least temporarily. Amputated or torn off beaks, as well as fractured beaks, will not grow back, but can be repaired. That has nothing to do with what he is saying. As the feather continues to grow, the mass enlarges and a cheesy material composed of keratin accumulates. whole populations of birds have almost become extinct due to hat making useing feathers. Now I have to explain to her that some bad people would kill birds to get their feathers so this law has to be here to protect the birds and reassure her that of course she is not a bad person for wanting to pick up a feather that’s just laying on the ground. This means that feathers are both plucked and gathered. He picks it up and carries it around in his hand, looking at it with wonder and curiosity. Bird lives matter I am glad they are protected from disappearing.poachers should be caught.people making sacred medicine pieces need to be cautious about poachers selling them feathers.upmost respect for sacred spirits.this forum is good education. If the bird trespassed on my property and left a feather, it’s mine now. The uglier a woman is the thicker skin. The exceptions are for people with permits. Required fields are marked *. A Gun , the Very thing that will Protect US from those Evil People. We fear that once the homes go in and the property values rise that we might not be able to afford the taxes. Chicago, California, Washington DC etc , how have these areas with the strictest gun laws curbed gun violence? The pointed end and the shaft are fine, sure, but then at the end they look like they're suddenly trying to grow wings. I decided that if I ever find one I will quietly take it and leave an offering. The living conditions are horrendous and sad. Snow Geese form three separate regional populationseastern, central, and westerndistinctions that are mo… Because a touch of the info here is wrong/not elaborated. I don’t smoke, but it would seem like something nicer would be in order anyway. They panic, cry, fight, or shutdown. Well said! We don’t need your ignorance passed down. Are members of the First Nations of Canada permitted to sell a work of art: carving, drum, etc., with eagle feathers as part of the design, composition and meaning of the work? Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. All birds molt and regrow their feathers. Everyone is bad therefore to make everyone good restrict everything logic. These are placed in my braid attached to my hat. If everything is done correctly, then the goose should not be left naked, it should have small feathers on its body. Turkey, pheasant, are legal. What ever pulled out the feathers also might have caused scarring. I record myself on walks and than boom I find the feather and there’s proof I did not just throw it on the ground and record myself “finding it”. Nothing much noble about them if you have ever seen them in action in the wild. For all I care, go drink yourself into oblivion. I’ve seen it first hand at powwows, events and gatherings. Geese molt in the summer time which means that they loose feathers and can only fly short distances. Period. Oct 13, 2013. I, myself have, use and wear sacred feathers such as Hawk & Owl and various others. Even with the bird kills wind and solar does less harm. Don’t get caught with those feathers, then. Yes, it is illegal to pull feathers from a live animal anywhere in the world, but they do it … Yes, it is illegal to pull feathers from a live animal anywhere in the world, but they do it anyway for the sake of money. If you live in a state/have your bird stamps on your hunting licence (if required/called stamps in OR) you 100% can posses them. Down is the soft under plumage (a layer of insulation underneath feathers) that geese, ducks and other waterfowl have to keep them warm and dry.. Feathers have hard stiff quills, down does not. Farm-raised domestic geese, which are also slaughtered for food. Someone visiting told me about this law and told her not to. Your daughter can pick up as many dove feathers as she wants. By nine to ten weeks old, they've grown their flight feathers and look like slightly smaller versions of the adult. It is the person using the gun in an evil way that is a murder machine. As many as 2,000 birds gather around the lake for molting season, when the birds lose their flight feathers and need a place safe from predators to graze and drink water, before their feathers re-grow and most of the geese fly away for the winter, leaving about 200-400 geese at the lake. It is to be kept safe and secure at all times. You are so wrong. While the reason for the law is sound, the penalty is absurdly heavy-handed and is an unreasonable infringement. There could be an infection. Soon after the first feathering, a goose begins to molt into adult plumage and you’d best wait for it to come back into full feather before butchering. Keep in mind that ducks and geese go through several sets of feathers as they mature. Personally I find it a little foolish myself, but understand the purpose behind it. I was wondering if there is a special type of tobacco that I should use? Should I ask the eagles not to leave their discarded feathers scattered across my property? Amputated or torn off beaks, as well as fractured beaks, will not grow back, but can be repaired. It really is nuts, and completely unfair. Bird Myths: Picking Up a Bird Feather is Illegal, Attract Beautiful Barn Owls With This House, https://www.fws.gov/birds/policies-and-regulations/laws-legislations/migratory-bird-treaty-act.php. Those countries are Canada, USA, Mexico, Japan, and Russia. Tell your girl that if every other little girl on the continent gets to have feathers that there would be a no such thing as these species. That sir, is disturbing. my female goose is loosing her feathers like mad! That’s your come back. After seeing one land in our hayfield and then fly up onto the power pole in the center of the field I was thinking how cool it would be to find one of their feathers one day. The new feathers grow back towards the end of summer and become thicker as the weather becomes colder. In fact those areas lead the country in firearm violence. No one with any intelligence thinks that if I pick up a cardinal feather that I killed the bird to get it. Shoot a dove. As a gun owner I can vouch for your statement. Generally many places have permissions for picking up roadkill (excluding a few species) as it is considered to serve the public good. NOT randomly waved about at public powwows and such as something to flaunt and be like “look what I got”. The bust you mentioned, similar happened on the Yakama rez, Native couple were poaching and taking orders for golden eagle feathers and parts. for picking up a bird feather?? This law is absurd and should not be recognized. Could just be me but I shot some this week and when I skinned them they seemed like they had thicker feathers. Home > Against wing clipping > Will the feathers grow back? There everywhere in my neighbourhood. God bless you and all of the other people doing a bunch of research for this little girl that you don’t know. Second, if you don’t know, you shouldn’t be trying to claim you are, just because you like our cultures. I love birds and would never hurt them, for feathers or any other reason. Not true! Give me a break though…I find blue jay feathers and many other kinds in my yard or on walks. They haven’t had any positive effects. When geese molt, they only lose flight feathers...not body feathers. These animals are threatened because they are poached by people like yourself who have zero respect. The breath Eagle is NOT, nor was ever meant to be worn and flaunted. That means other countries have agreed to exactly the same thing. Let her know that for the first time in all of history we have the power to decide the fate of our planet and ourselves. My gun went on a rampage just the other day, all by itself! we have a hawk the will catch birds in mid-flight near the bird feeder in the back yard…the mid-air impact leaves a circle of feathers on the ground…so you are saying i can’t pick up a feather in my own yard?….seriously? A feather cyst occurs when a growing feather is unable to protrude through the skin and curls within the follicle. Think on that as you reach for that feather next time. This law just helps us prosecute people who are killing birds or trying to make a profit off their body parts; We don’t care about the songbird feather you found in your backyard.”. The road to hell is paved with good intentions. It is “Canada geese” not “Canadian geese”, just so you’ll know…. If I get it home without being caught no one is gonna know. Whether you were gifted it to you by the Eagle his/herself or a tribal and/or family member. Few people realize that there are distinct populations of Canada geese in New York. I pick them up and feel gifted…I don’t hunt or trap animals or birds. that is ridiculous. The nearly 100-year-old act was put into place to protect birds that migrated between the United States and Canada because of a decline in bird populations. Unfortunately the laws are made to protect birds from being slaughtered by bird murderous assholes who greedy want to profit.birds are sacred to me.all lives matter. 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