I got mine as roadkill. I was told that this is basically the only way to get one. Mine has to stay in my posession and I must keep the paperwork that DNR gave me with the bird. I was told that it cannot be sold. I'm not sure what would happen when I die, but my paperwork will still be with it.
Owl Taxidermy
I am pretty sure it is illegal to buy/sell Owl Taxidermy. I heard the only way to get an owl was to find one naturally dead or hit by a car and get permission from DNR to get it mounted. Is there any other way to get your hands on one?
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We had a hawk done a few years ago. DNR told us the same thing, paperwork stays with the bird and it can never be sold. Had to bring in the hawk for them to inspect and make sure it was a road kill. Also had to have transport papers done up as we had it mounted in PEI.
As a trapper I have caught a few owls over the years . DNR has not let me retain any of the owls as accidental catches. But an inspected roadkill is not a problem unless they want it for a mount in their office.
I got one here in my house, no paper work, it was shot around 1890 by my grandfather.it took my uncles kitten off the front steps so he shot it, that's how the story was told anyway. an old guy down the eastern shore stuffed it way back when.
you leave those snowy owls alone! haha
Find a dead bird and the DNR will x-ray it and such to see how it died. If its found to be natural causes or roadkill you should be fine. You could also ask the DNR if they have anything on hand they could give to you with a permit (someone could have turned something in)
Find a dead bird and the DNR will x-ray it and such to see how it died. If its found to be natural causes or roadkill you should be fine. You could also ask the DNR if they have anything on hand they could give to you with a permit (someone could have turned something in)
Owls are under the respective Provinces & Territories Wildlife Acts - they require proper permits/documentation. Licensed taxidermists that have ALL the required permits/docs can sell in Canada however you should CYA and check with NS DNR to ensure the permits/docs fit their criteria before handing over any dollars.
As the other guys said - they need to confirm how it died.
As the other guys said - they need to confirm how it died.
Is anyone interested in old owl or coyote taxidermy?? I have two beautiful pieces of work here that I'd like to get rid of
I think you need to talk to dnr regarding the owl. There are rules surrounding raptors.Is anyone interested in old owl or coyote taxidermy?? I have two beautiful pieces of work here that I'd like to get rid of
Are they finished? Free? Pics and prices etc would help
They are really nice looking pieces, some of the best I have seen. I found them when cleaning out my grandparent's basement. If I can't sell them I do have a friend that might take them and put them in his camp. I'll post a pic of the coyote here on my page. Just a second.
Owls/hawks/falcons can be sold or bought as long as the original possessor has a permit for it. When an owl is found dead, it is taken in to the DNR where a permit to possess is issues (its free) On the permit there is a section for the taxidermist as well as for the person who found it. There is also another line that shows "final possessor" Your owl can be sold and the new owners name goes there.
Remember, the animal of any species found on the road and offered to be taxidermied must be accompanied by this permit. The permit MUST stay with the animal for its "life". (A taxidermist will ask for a copy of the permit while the animal is in their possession waiting to be taxidermied the original stays with the owner.) If you gift or sell the animal, the permit must go with it.
If someone offers you an owl, ask for a permit from DNR, if they dont have it, dont take it. DNR inspects all the specimens before issuing a permit.
Just a friendly reminder, NO ONE is allowed to take an eagle off the road. If you find one, contact DNR, dont touch it. DNR will come and claim it.
Remember, the animal of any species found on the road and offered to be taxidermied must be accompanied by this permit. The permit MUST stay with the animal for its "life". (A taxidermist will ask for a copy of the permit while the animal is in their possession waiting to be taxidermied the original stays with the owner.) If you gift or sell the animal, the permit must go with it.
If someone offers you an owl, ask for a permit from DNR, if they dont have it, dont take it. DNR inspects all the specimens before issuing a permit.
Just a friendly reminder, NO ONE is allowed to take an eagle off the road. If you find one, contact DNR, dont touch it. DNR will come and claim it.
When I down sized I was told I have to sell only to buyers within the province. Does that still applyOwls/hawks/falcons can be sold or bought as long as the original possessor has a permit for it. When an owl is found dead, it is taken in to the DNR where a permit to possess is issues (its free) On the permit there is a section for the taxidermist as well as for the person who found it. There is also another line that shows "final possessor" Your owl can be sold and the new owners name goes there.
Remember, the animal of any species found on the road and offered to be taxidermied must be accompanied by this permit. The permit MUST stay with the animal for its "life". (A taxidermist will ask for a copy of the permit while the animal is in their possession waiting to be taxidermied the original stays with the owner.) If you gift or sell the animal, the permit must go with it.
If someone offers you an owl, ask for a permit from DNR, if they dont have it, dont take it. DNR inspects all the specimens before issuing a permit.
Just a friendly reminder, NO ONE is allowed to take an eagle off the road. If you find one, contact DNR, dont touch it. DNR will come and claim it.
As far as I know it does.
I have inherited a stuffed owl. My great grandfather killed and stuffed it in the early 1900s. it was passed down to my grandfather and my father and now to me. There is no original paperwork to go with it. what can I do with it?
Keep it and enjoy it.I have inherited a stuffed owl. My great grandfather killed and stuffed it in the early 1900s. it was passed down to my grandfather and my father and now to me. There is no original paperwork to go with it. what can I do with it?
sadly I was locked in a cold room with it, traumatic experience, so I do not wish to keep it in my house and my son has no interest in it.Keep it and enjoy it.
Well I don't think you can sell it, and well if it's as old as you say I don't think Lands and Forests would kick up much of a fuss over it if you gave it a nice home, I would be interested in seeing what it looks like, someone might take it off your hands.sadly I was locked in a cold room with it, traumatic experience, so I do not wish to keep it in my house and my son has no interest in it.
Cannot sell it , pretty sure of that one , if giving it to a new home , original paper work must go with it . I'd be interested as well to see what it looks like as well
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