571—93.5(481A) Commercial sale of captive-reared waterfowl by a taxidermist.

1. 93.5(1)  Taxidermist permit required. No person may perform taxidermy services on migratory birds or their parts, nests, or eggs for any reason other than personal use without a taxidermist permit.
2. 93.5(2)  In addition to the records required by Iowa Code section 481A.126, the permittee must maintain files containing the original of federal Form 3-186 as required by 50 CFR 21.63 (as amended through May 6, 2025). Properly marked, captive-reared mallards are exempt from this requirement.

3. 93.5(3)  All captive-reared waterfowl being purchased or held by a taxidermist for mounting and resale shall have been physically marked by at least one of the following methods:

   1. a. Removal of the hind toe from the right foot.
   2. b. Pinioning of a wing by the removal of the metacarpal bones of one wing or a portion of the metacarpal bones, which renders the bird permanently incapable of flight.
   3. c. Banding of one metatarsus with a seamless metal band.
   4. d. Tattooing of a readily discernible number or letter or combination thereof on the web of one foot.
4. 93.5(4)  When any mounted captive-bred waterfowl (except captive-reared, properly marked mallards) are acquired from a taxidermist, the taxidermist shall furnish a copy of federal Form 3-186, indicating all information required by the form and the method or methods by which individual birds are marked as required in 93.5(3).
5. 93.5(5)  The buyer shall retain Form 3-186 on file for the duration of the buyer’s possession of such mounted, captive-reared waterfowl.

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