Washington Administrative Code
Title 220 - Fish and Wildlife, Department of
WILDLIFE
Chapter 220-416 - Wildlife-Hunting-Small game, birds, and other wildlife
Section 220-416-110 - Use of game birds for training dogs, field trials-Marking requirements

Universal Citation: WA Admin Code 220-416-110

Current through Register Vol. 24-18, September 15, 2024

It is unlawful to possess game birds acquired from a licensed game farmer for the purpose of training dogs, field trials, or hunting unless the birds are marked in the following manner:

(1) Captive reared waterfowl shall be physically marked in at least one of the following manners:

(a) Banding of one metatarsus with a seamless metal band; or

(b) Pinioning of a wing: Provided that this method shall be the removal of the metacarpal bones of one wing or a portion of the metacarpal bones which renders the bird permanently incapable of flight; or

(c) Removal of the hind toe from the right foot; or

(d) Tattooing of a readily discernible number or letter or combination thereof on the web of one foot.

(2) All other game birds shall be physically marked in at least one of the following manners:

(a) Banding of one metatarsus with a band purchased from the department; or

(b) Nasal scarring: Provided that this scarring shall be a permanent, readily discernible deformity caused by an anti-pecking device; or

(c) Removal of the first joint of the outside toe on the right foot prior to four weeks of age .

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 83-12-055 (Order 206), § 232-12-044, filed 6/1/83; 81-22-002 (Order 174), § 232-12-044, filed 10/22/81; 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12-044, filed 6/1/81. Formerly WAC 232-12-120.

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