In article <[log in to unmask]>, [log in to unmask] (Wray Kephart)
writes:
> found dead raven and want to preserve. dont want to skin and stuff.
> anybody have any suggestions?
> thanx-
> wray kephart
>

It is a violation of Federal law for an individual to posess a dead raven.  It
would be a serious breach of etiquette for anyone to help you maintain
posession of it.  Sorry, but the only thing you can legally do is get rid of
it.  Some museums might have the necessary permits to allow them to accept it
from you, but otherwise it should go back where it was found.

The raven is legally the property of the US Fish and Wildlife Service.  If you
want to wrangle with them, go right ahead.  However, be warned that they are
cracking down on just this kind of violation.  Did you read/hear about the
jewelry sent to Ms. Rodham Clinton that contained feathers?  That person who
made and sent the jewelry is up on serious charges now.  If you let USFWS know
you are violating the Migratory Bird treaty, they may come after you.

Robin Panza                     [log in to unmask]
Section of Birds
Carnegie Museum of Natural History