Migratory birds for training

[400bigbear]

I've usually just use merganzers for work birds or utilize eaters by filleting the breast out first then tying a string around them .

TD

[Labber]

Scott, I've not seen any reference to catalogues etc to support use. We do use club letter head and a note from the club Secretary.

On another note the Act is under review and questionaires were available to clubs. Of special interest was the section on wastage....what that looks likes. This would hopefully clarify breasting birds and retaining for training.

i have been told by a mutual science friend that once birds are breasted the carcass is not considered a game bird and therefor not subject to regulation.
I would hope that the regulations remain as they are. The use of whole wild ducks, are a great benefit to the sustainability of the retriever clubs and their conservation benefits as a whole. They are also a much more Eco friendly alternative to buying farm raised ducks for use at trials