[68Ioweu1]

I got a little offbeat question here. My wife was doing the dishes a few minutes ago when she got the shit scared out of her. At first we thought someone threw a rock at the window, but upon further inspection we found a fairly large woodpecker. Apparently it did what birds sometiimes do and flew full speed into the window. Unfortunately the woodpecker died, I imagine that its neck was broken.

I'm curious, would I be allowed to have it mounted? Such a beautiful creature, it would be a shame to waste such an animal by simply chuckin it in the woods. Do you think I should call F&G or the Audobon Society?

 

[jerseyhunter]

Can't hurt to call. You wouldn't want a F&G offense against you for trying to be a good sport. Also it probably depends what kind it is as I believe some are protected. Good Luck.[up]

 

[randolphray]

What kind? We have the pileated 1 foot tall jobs here, woody the woodpecker there great looking. RGS would know[up]

 

[68Ioweu1]

I just compared some pics on the web and it is a Pileated. Beautiful looking bird!

 

[mikec]

Pileated Woodpeckers are around but rare. There are bird groups that keep an eye out for them. Call the state or a reputable taxidermist for guidance.

First and only time I have seen one in the woods was deer hunting in NY state back in 1987. Came over a rise and there it was on the ground no more than 20 feet in front of me, didn't know what it was at the time but man it was a sight i'll never forget.

 

[68Ioweu1]

There pretty common in my neck of the woods. The unfortunate part about it, is that it probably has a nest full of chicks, but that's nature I guess.

 

[mikec]

There pretty common in my neck of the woods.

Where would that be?

 

[cuervo25_1]

I have several of the pilated,downyand redheaded woodpeckers around my house in oakland. They ar all beautiful.

 

[loaded4bear]

I'm curious, would I be allowed to have it mounted? Such a beautiful creature, it would be a shame to waste such an animal by simply chuckin it in the woods.

I'd call DF&W first to be on the safe side, but you can't go wrong with a nice pedestal mount...

 

[lady bird]

I see pilated a lot where I hunt, Pittstown. Beautiful to watch, very noisy.

 

[beaverman]

Since it is a migratory bird to keep it you would need a salvage permit from the USFWS.

 

[68Ioweu1]

Where would that be?

Sourland Mtns Hillsborough NJ

 

[huntfishNJ]

My daughter has a woodpecker skull that she found while on vacation in South Carolina. It had been completely cleaned by ants. Amazing structure in the beak. It actually has tiny bones that flex and act as shock-absorbers. I always wondered how they kept from getting headaches!

 

[68Ioweu1]

I'd call DF&W first to be on the safe side, but you can't go wrong with a nice pedestal mount...

I like it, does Mckenzie make that form?

 

[rgswildlife]

Unless you get the permit you are not allowed to even pick it up. The criteria for the permits are very strict. Only schools, parks, museums and certain other places can receive them.

 

[tinman62]

Glad to see youre back[rofl][rofl][rofl]

 

[68Ioweu1]

Unless you get the permit you are not allowed to even pick it up. The criteria for the permits are very strict. Only schools, parks, museums and certain other places can receive them.

So just chuck it then? Do you think I would be able to donate it to one of the mentioned institutions?