It is illegal to capture, kill, injure or take possession of a wild bird other than a wild bird. The sale of wild birds or animals or parts is prohibited except as described in N.J.S.A. 23:4-27. For more information, please visit our website NJFishandWildlife.com. No one is allowed to steal a bird`s nest. Requirement to identify species – No person may transport migratory game into the United States, except pigeons and bar-tailed pigeons, unless the head or a fully feathered wing remains permanently attached to each of these animals during transport from the place where they were captured until they arrive at the owner`s personal residence or migratory bird conservation facility. Sunday bow hunting for deer is only legal on private land and wildlife management areas in the state. It is illegal to appoint a person who legally harvests wild animals in accordance with N.J.S.A. 23:7A-1 ff. to obstruct, hinder or harass. This includes loud sounds or gestures intended to disturb, alarm, drive, attract or influence wildlife behaviour.
With all my dogs, I don`t think I`ve ever shot or seen anyone shoot a pigeon – always used only for consistency. I don`t think pigeons hatched, bred and sold for dog training are considered “wild pigeons” or “racing pigeons”, so no, it doesn`t break the statue in Title 23 mentioned above (this law only applies to wild or carrier pigeons – I don`t even know how you know something is a carrier pigeon unless it has a small note on its paw). 120th day after the day on which P.L. 1991, c. 253 (C. 23:4-50) by those who enter or are brought into the State after the 120th day following that effective date. Does anyone know if pigeon hunting is legal in New Jersey? I can`t even get a clear answer from GC The sale of wild birds and wildlife or parts is prohibited in New Jersey with the following exceptions: legally caught fur carriers can be sold, and the sale of white-tailed deer hides, tails, and underparts is legal. If you have any questions, please contact a regional fish and wildlife enforcement agency (see telephone and enforcement directory for contact information).
“(f) Pigeons may be used for dog training. However, shooting pigeons for dog training is prohibited. I don`t think anyone will get in trouble with an OC if they shoot stable pigeons. Shotguns greater than 10 caliber are prohibited for hunting. Shotguns must not hold more than three grenades, except for Canada geese hunting in September and during the Spring Light Goose Conservation Order (see Migratory Birds Regulations). Information on legal shooting sizes can be found in the regulations for each species of game to be hunted. It is illegal to remove skin or feathers or mutilate wild birds or mammals in forests or fields to conceal their gender or identity. 4. The prohibitions set out in paragraphs 1 and 2 of this subdivision do not apply to cockatiels (Nymphicus hollandicus), parakeets (Melopsittacus undulatus), canaries (Serinus canarius) or wild birds legally owned before the 120th day after the day on which P.L. 1991, c. 253 comes into force.
No person shall hunt, shoot or attempt to harvest game species from a stand of trees or in a structure within 300 feet of a bait area, other than deer. Hunters attacking deer while standing in a standing tree or structure of any kind can be at any distance from a bait area. A bait area means that agricultural products, salt or edible bait are placed to attract animals. (NJSA 23:4-24ff.) No person may hunt with firearms or carry a weapon in forests, fields or waters on Sundays, except in semi-wild and commercial shooting zones for shooting game stocks or when using a .22 rifle for the shipment of captured animals. Title 23 states that hunting wild pigeons is illegal. I do not know if they are wild pets, but they may not be covered by this legislation. Crossbows are legal for bow fishing, with the exception of Greenwood Lake. Crossbows are allowed for hunting migratory birds. See below for restrictions on the capture of wild birds in flight. d.
Unless otherwise provided by law, rule or regulation, or the National Fishing and Hunting Code, no part of the plumage, skin or body of a wild bird may be sold or offered for sale. Plumage as used in this section includes any part of the feathers, head, wings or tail of a wild bird and refers both to the plumage of wild birds from abroad and to birds obtained in the State, but shall not be interpreted as being used for ostrich feathers, Domestic poultry or domestic pigeons.