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Please Report Banded Birds

Bird banding programs provide valuable information on a wide variety of migratory game birds.  Bands recovered and reported by hunters provide valuable information about survival, migration, and harvest rates and distribution.

To report band numbers from all types of birds (except pigeons), go on-line at http://www.pwrc.usgs.gov/bbl. 

The information needed is:

  • the band number

  • hunter’s name and address, and

  • date and location (nearest town) of harvest.

You can also report bands by calling 1-800-327-BAND (2263).  You will receive a certificate of appreciation and information about the bird you reported.  The band is yours to keep!

Migratory game bird violations and related issues may be reported to the Law Enforcement Division of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service at 410-573-4514.