Lately, a lot of hunter friends have asked me if they can hunt and eat robins. Robins are edible, yes — almost all birds are. However, you can not hunt and eat robins because they are protected bird species. Consequently, eating a robin may get you in trouble with the law. Before the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, robin meat was eaten regularly in the United States, and it was considered a tasty meal.
Robins are one of the most widespread songbirds that can be found across North America. While many people are familiar with their whistled melodic songs, very few know that robins are the official birds of three states. Connecticut, Wisconsin, and Michigan.
Back in the day, robin meat was considered a true delicacy. During the 19th century, robins were a very popular dish that could be commonly found on many American tables.
According to sources from that time, robin pie was especially tasty and good to eat. People tend to believe that due to their high population, robins are not a protected species. As a result, it is against the law to harm them in any way.
For example, hunting and eating seagulls may lead to legal consequences. For further references, please read the law here. Initially, the federal MBTA law was passed to save birds that were on the brink of extinction. Today, because of frequent killings for sports or because of bird feathers, no matter how rare or common bird species are, the law is still in force, and violating it could lead to fines and even imprisonment.
Regardless of the regulations and laws, we should be responsible and save not only birds but all wildlife in our environment. There are about 9 million animal species around the world, however, dozens are going extinct every day. For example, in New York, the Environmental Conservation Law states "Red-winged blackbirds, common grackles and cowbirds destroying any crop may be killed during the months of June, July, August, September and October by the owner of the crop or property on which it is growing or by any person in his employ.
Local laws may limit the types of treatments that can be used in controlling birds, for example, they may limit the use of pyrotechnics. Check local and state laws before attempting to control any bird species. Is that a cami secret. Don't worry about the robins. If there is a food source blue jays will be there beating the hell out of the robins before you know it. Hate them. Nasty birds. One built a nest in a hanging flower basket we had.
Destroyed the newly planted flowers in the process. Then it got real territorial. Which sucked since the basket was right outside the front door. That sucker would chase you and land on your head trying to scare you away.
Although the scene where it chased my wife and was hovering 3 inches above her head the whole way was pretty hilarious. Start New Topic. More Options. Cool Runnings. There's a reason people say "bird brains" as an insult. The use of temporary duck blinds, including those made with vegetation, that are removed at the end of each hunt is allowed. Daily bag limit: The maximum number of migratory game birds of a single species or combination aggregate of species permitted to be taken by one person in any one day during the open season in any one specified geographic area for which a daily bag limit is prescribed.
Possession limit: The maximum number of migratory game birds of a single species or a combination of species permitted to be possessed by any one person when lawfully taken in the United States in any one specified geographic area for which a possession limit is prescribed. Tagging requirement: No person shall put or leave any migratory game birds at any place other than at a personal abode , or in the custody of another person for picking, cleaning, processing, shipping, transportation, or storage including temporary storage , or for the purpose of having taxidermy services performed, unless such birds have a tag attached, signed by the hunter, stating his or her address, the total number and species of birds, and the date such birds were harvested.
Migratory game birds being transported in any vehicle as the personal baggage of the possessor shall not be considered as being in storage or temporary storage. Custody of birds of another: No person shall receive or have in custody any migratory game birds belonging to another person unless such birds are properly tagged. Transportation of birds of another: No person shall transport migratory game birds belonging to another person unless such birds are properly tagged.
Wanton waste of migratory game birds: No person shall kill or cripple any migratory game bird without making a reasonable effort to retrieve the bird, and retain it in his or her actual custody, at the place where taken or between that place and either a an automobile or principal means of land transportation; or b a personal abode or temporary or transient place of lodging; or c a migratory bird preservation facility; or d a post office; or e a common carrier facility.
Unlawful means and methods No persons shall take migratory game birds:. Nontoxic shot No person may take ducks, geese or coots while possessing shot either shellshots or as loose shot for muzzleloading other than approved non-toxic shot.
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