HIP Certification Required for Migratory Bird Hunters
Source: gf.nd.gov
Published: Aug. 28, 2006
As early Canada goose, mourning dove, sandhill crane and regular waterfowl seasons open in September, migratory game bird hunters are reminded to register with the Harvest Information Program prior to hunting in North Dakota this fall.
HIP certification is required for all migratory bird hunters, regardless of age, before hunting ducks, geese, swans, mergansers, coots, cranes, snipe, doves or woodcock. Hunter compliance is essential in order to obtain reliable national and regional estimates of annual harvest of all migratory game bird species.
These estimates provide information biologists need to make sound decisions concerning hunting seasons, bag limits and population management. Hunters who purchase a license through the North Dakota Game and Fish Department's Bismarck office, website (gf.nd.gov), or instant licensing telephone number (800-406-6409) can easily get HIP certified.
Otherwise, hunters must call 888-634-4798, or log on to the Game and Fish website, and record the HIP number on their fishing, hunting and furbearer certificate. Hunters are reminded to HIP register in each state for which they are licensed before hunting migratory game birds.
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