Migratory Bird Conservation Programs in Idaho

All native birds found commonly in the United States, with the exception of native resident game birds and introduced species are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. The Service's migratory bird conservation activities are focused on 4 primary areas:  population assessment; international, national and flyway coordination; habitat management; and regulating take. The Pacific Region cooperates with partners on the following projects in Idaho:

Population Assessment

• Mid-Winter Waterfowl Surveys

• Mourning Dove Call Count Survey

• Waterfowl Banding Program

• Trumpeter Swan Restoration

Coordination

• Bird Communities in Managed Forests

• Development of the Intermountain West Waterbird Conservation Plan

• International Migratory Bird Day

• Junior Duck Stamp Contest

• Partners in Flight Conservation Plan Implementation

• Shorebird Conservation Plan Implementation

Habitat Management

• Intermountain West Joint Venture

• Wetland and Grassland Protection, Restoration and Enhancement

Regulations/Permits

• Development of Hunting Regulations

• Issuance of 18 types of Migratory Bird Permits

Partnerships

• Idaho Department of Fish and Game

• Idaho Partners in Flight

• USGS Biological Research Division

• USDA Wildlife Services

• Ducks Unlimited

• Trumpeter Swan Society

• USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service

• Wildlife Management Institute