2/27/2006

Migratory Bird Certification Needed with Resident Light Goose License

PIERRE, S.D. – Resident spring light-goose hunters are reminded to include the state Migratory Bird Certification (MBC) with their small game license when hunting light geese this spring. Nonresident hunters only need the South Dakota nonresident spring light goose license, as the nonresident license includes the certification.

            "The spring light goose migration is picking up, and hunters should make sure they are properly licensed when heading to the field," said Game, Fish and Parks Communications Manager Chuck Schlueter. "The $5 MBC certificate can be purchased at most license agents." A list of license agents, spring goose migration reports and other spring goose information are available via the Game, Fish and Parks website.

            The Spring Light Goose Conservation Order is currently open. Spring goose hunters can harvest snow geese, blue geese and Ross’ geese through May 8 with the same requirements and restrictions as during regular state waterfowl seasons, except that electronic calls and shotguns capable of holding more than three shells are allowed for spring light geese. Hunters also have an extra one-half hour for hunting in the evening, as shooting hours are one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset.

            The daily bag limit is 20 light geese with no possession limit.

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