A recent thread, that began with a query on how to
      preserve a dead raven,  raised a few side bar questions
      about the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.  The answers I
      obtained are:

      1. The raven is indeed included on the list of birds
      protected by the MBTA. The act includes a specific list of
      species covered.

      2. The woman who sent Mrs. Clinton the jewelry was
      convicted and fined. The piece she sent included eagle
      feathers.

      3. It is no problem to obtain a salvage permit for credible
      purposes such as museum specimens, university collection,
      research, educational purposes, etc. The permit should be
      obtained before salvage occurs.  Institutions that wish to
      acquire a permit in the states of Washington, Oregon,
      Idaho, Nevada,California and Hawaii (Region 1 of the US
      Fish and Wildlife Service) should contact Tami Tate-Hall at
      (503) 231-6164.  In other states check the local phone book
      government pages under US Department of Interior, Fish and
      Wildlife Service.

      Nicholas Valentine
      Archaeologist - Museum Specialist
      Cultural Resources Team
      US Fish and Wildlife, Region 1
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