Thanks, and from their website i see a definite similarity to the government response to Covid...
However, from their website, the declaration only applies to unprocessed wildfowl...Question then is what is the definition of processed...
Restrictions on Hunter Harvested Wild Bird Game Meat from Canada
Published: Sep 2, 2022 Print
Stakeholder Alert: Restrictions on Hunter Harvested Wild Bird Game Meat from Canada
Issued: September 2, 2022
Effective: September 2, 2022
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has been detected in both wild birds and poultry in Canada. The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency have a zoning agreement in place to reduce the movement restrictions for trade in poultry and poultry products. However, these zones do not apply to wildlife.
Hunter-harvested wild game bird trophies entering the United States from Canada must be fully finished, or accompanied by a VS import permit, or consigned directly to a USDA Approved Establishment. Hunters may find an approved taxidermy establishment by visiting the Veterinary Services Process Streamlining (VSPS) search page and searching for a taxidermist with the HPAI product code in your state.
Hunter-harvested unprocessed wild game bird meat/carcasses, originating from or transiting Canada, will not be permitted to enter the United States regardless of the Canadian province from which the bird was harvested. APHIS is aware of the impact this will have on hunting season and will provide updates if new information is received.
