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Originally Posted by Lakesrider
Wow, Sad to say the least. Could you have brought one to a taxidermist?
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No, having an owl in your possession whether dead or alive without special permission is a federal crime. Mounting an owl requires special permission and is an activity that Fish and Game would seek out a taxidermist for. My father was commisioned for such a mount of a Barred Owl and a Black Bear cub in the 1990's they are both at Fish and Game headquarters. You can also approach fish and game with a request to mount a found protected animal, but it would typically have to be donated for display in a private or public location.
The tag you are given for such permission can never leave the mount if it is to remain in a personal collection.
It also ranks with eagles, as being illegal to have a single feather, unless special considerations are met.