Sparrowhak casualty

[ragsn_old_iron]

May be incorrect forum, however I could not see something more appropriate.

My question is regarding legality of "mounting" or taxidermy of birds of prey in British Columbia. The last sparrow-hawk casualty I found frsh at the side of the road this late spring and gave it to friend who is part of a group who does fly tying, but it didn't sound to me like they made use of the bird. Just now we had a sparrow-hawk die on impact at our window, and I would like to know if it is legal to have the bird mounted, or if we should just go ahead and bury this beautiful bird. Located in the central Okanagan and don't have any experience with these matters.

 

[trevj]

Pick up the bird, stick it in a bag in the fridge, and contact your local Conservation officer.

In the meantime, do a search online and find the Permit Application that is required in order to keep found wildlife.

I think it is this one. http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/pasb/applications/docs/general_permit.pdf but talk to the CO.

Essentially you are going to apply, under section 2 (p), of the wildlife act, for a transfer of the bird to you as property.

http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/253_2000#section2

The CO is involved, as you require an inspection to ensure that the bird was not shot or otherwise killed under questionable circumstances.

There is a fee involved. Not huge, but not free either.

Just had this conversation with a local CO here about three days back. Still fresh.

I went through this process with a found Great Horned Owl, in order to get it stuffed. Pretty much any Taxidermist you deal with will want to have the permit before they will allow you to bring the bird on premises.

Cheers
Trev

 

[ragsn_old_iron]

Thank-you for the detailed reply Trev. We really appreciate this information.