A Federal Waterfowl Sale and Disposal Permit is required to sell, donate, or otherwise dispose of captive-reared waterfowl (including eggs) protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Waterfowl are defined as members of the family Anatidae (ducks, geese, and swans).
All waterfowl acquired, held, or transferred under this permit must be properly marked in accordance with 50 CFR 21.25. Each time you dispose of waterfowl, you will be required to complete a Form 3-186, Notice of Waterfowl Transfer or Sale.
Who Needs It
You must already possess lawfully acquired waterfowl before you request a permit. You must be at least 18 years old to apply for a migratory bird permit.
To Complete This Form You Will Need the Following:
- You should review Title 50 Parts 10, 13, and 21.25 of the Code of Federal Regulations. You must acknowledge having read the Frequently Asked Questions and these regulations as part of your application.
- An incomplete application may cause delays in processing or may be returned to the applicant. Be sure you are filling in the appropriate application form for the proposed activity.
- Please plan ahead. Allow at least 60 days for your application to be processed. Some applications may take longer than 90 days to process. Applications are processed in the order they are received.
Process
Submit an Application
To submit an application online or through the mail, follow the instructions on our ePermits site.
Fee
- Application Fee*: $75
*(non-refundable) Federal, Tribal, State, and local government agencies, and those acting on the behalf of such agencies, are exempt from the processing fee (documentation may be required).