Is it even legal for an auction house to sell taxidermy as in the link below?
http://principalliquidators.hibid.co...?tab=0&cpage=2
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Is it even legal for an auction house to sell taxidermy as in the link below?
http://principalliquidators.hibid.co...?tab=0&cpage=2
Not in Ontario !
Pretty sure it's under the FWCA, in which case it would be a Canadian reg.
Short answer, no.
There are lots of places that I've had to point this out to. ( I have also obtained a few mounts this way, as the persons didn't know, and were grateful for the heads up).
The only way you can do it is to donate the mount, and charge a shipping and handling fee. ( which is not subject to the reg)
The FWCA is Provincial legislation, not Federal.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bluebulldog
FWCA ??? I am confused,..LOL
http://diversity.illinois.edu/FWCA/
Ah yes....Quote:
Originally Posted by rick_iles
I was pretty sure the reg falls somewhere federally however.
I'm sure Welsh is having a slow day and might weigh in soon....
Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act. Which as earlier pointed out...is Provincial.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hunter John
I was goofin ,,slow day at work.
Holy heck....same thing here.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hunter John
thy auctioned all of ellis taxidermy when he died ,thy had the sale in Brantford the guys from triggers and bows held the sale ,most stuff was from other countrys ,like leopards polarbears and all kinds of stuff .He had the gun shop in simcoe Ontario ,,so some stuff can be sold ,,Dutch
That doesn't mean it was legal....just that it was done.Quote:
Originally Posted by dutchhunter
Some are federally regulated (waterfowl for example, regulated by CWS) and most others are provincial. We cannot sell any native animals, but there are exceptions. Permits can be obtained for non profit sales, such as a DU dinner, but the paperwork is a PITA, so it is not usually done.
Fur bearing animals become possession because you pay for the royalty, therefore they can be sold, with the paperwork of course.
Any parts of the animals cannot be sold either ... apparently permits can be obtained to sell shed antlers, but you would be limited to how many you can sell.
Reproduction fish mounts are fair game to sell, there are no parts of the fish involved, it is just a big piece of fiberglass.
I see mounts for sale all the time on kijiji and other sites ... these ads are quite illegal and punishment is hefty, I don't suggest trying.
Taxidermy is a "service only" business, payment is for services, but animals cannot be mounted then sold by the taxidermist or the client after receiving it from the taxidermist, much of the public is not aware of this.
I wasn't reading this thread. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Bluebulldog
I remember a big stink several years ago about an old deer (I think) mount being sold in a yard sale in eastern Ontario. The MNR I think charged the seller & seized the mount. The media seemed to think the charge was frivolous. Probably unaware (as usual) of the regs about selling animal parts.
I was under the impression you could sell one bear hide per year. Can someone chime in on this please. Thanks John.
Yes, a licenced Hunter can sell their hides.Quote:
Originally Posted by Final Flight
Rick Iles is correct!!
I believe it has to be a raw hide unless it was tanned after it was legally bought or sold.