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15A NCAC 10H .1002 DUTY OF TAXIDERMIST
(a) Before a taxidermist accepts delivery of any wildlife which may be lawfully taken in North Carolina or in any other state during a prescribed open season, he must make a reasonable effort, satisfactory to himself, that the wildlife was lawfully taken. To aid in making this determination, the taxidermist may rely upon the statement of the person delivering the wildlife or upon any applicable license or permit that may provide verification of entitlement to take or possess the wildlife in question. It is unlawful for a taxidermist to accept delivery of any wildlife the acquisition of which he knows or through the exercise of reasonable effort as described herein should know to be illegal.
(b) No taxidermist shall accept delivery of any wildlife on which there is no open season from any person other than a representative of a museum or other institution who has a permit to possess such wildlife for scientific or educational purposes.
History Note: Authority G.S. 113‑134; 113‑273;
Eff. March 1, 1981.
15A NCAC 10H .1003 RECORDS
(a) Every licensed taxidermist shall keep an accurate record of each wildlife specimen contained within his place of business. Such record shall include the species and gender of the specimen, the date of delivery, the name and address of the person delivering the specimen, the name and address of the person killing the specimen if different from those of the person delivering the same, the date when and the location where the specimen was killed, and the date and disposition of the mounted specimen. Such records shall be maintained chronologically by dates of delivery of specimens to the taxidermist during the taxidermy license year, shall be retained by the taxidermist for at least one year after the termination of the applicable taxidermy license year, and shall be made available for inspection, upon request by any agent of the Wildlife Resources Commission.
(b) The records required by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service under its taxidermy permit regulations for migratory game birds (50 C.F.R. 21.24) are sufficient to satisfy requirements under this Rule.
History Note: Authority G.S. 113‑134; 113‑273;
Eff. March 1, 1981;
Amended Eff. September 1, 1989.
15A NCAC 10H .1004 PURCHASE AND SALE OF WILDLIFE
(a) Except as provided in Paragraphs (b), (c), (d), (e), and (f) of this Rule, it is unlawful for any taxidermist to purchase or sell any wildlife.
(b) Any species of nongame wildlife which has been lawfully killed and which may be lawfully bought, sold and possessed may be purchased and sold by a taxidermist without any restriction other than the records required by Rule .1003 of this Section.
(c) Lawfully acquired specimens of fur‑bearing animals, including bobcats, opossum and raccoon taken by hunting, may be purchased only for taxidermy purposes and may be sold only as mounted specimens. A fur dealer license is required to purchase furs for resale.
(d) No game or inland game fish that has been mounted, other than bobcats, opossum and raccoon taken by hunting, may be purchased or sold, except that a mounted specimen of a game animal, game bird or inland game fish, in which a taxidermist has acquired a possessory lien by reason of labor or materials furnished in the mounting thereof, may be sold in satisfaction of said lien as provided by Article 1 of Chapter 44A of the General Statutes of North Carolina. The taxidermy license shall authorize such sale. Upon the sale of a mounted specimen in satisfaction of a lien as authorized by this Paragraph, the taxidermist shall prepare a receipt showing the name and address of the purchaser and keep a copy of such receipt as a part of his records. He shall provide the purchaser with the receipt as evidence of his right to possess the specimen. A condition for renewal of the taxidermy license annually shall be a report submitted with the application for renewal that accurately describes the mounted specimens of game that have been sold by the taxidermist during the previous license year and to whom they were sold.
(e) Nothing in this Section shall prevent a taxidermist from obtaining parts of lawfully acquired game by gift, trade, or purchase from any other taxidermist or person provided that a record is maintained of all such exchanges that identifies the article and includes the name and address of the taxidermist or person from whom the article was obtained; except that no part of any black bear, fox, or wild turkey may be bought or sold under this provision. Parts of game acquired under provisions of this Paragraph may be used only for taxidermy purposes and may not be resold.
(f) The mounted specimens of commercially‑raised inland game fish or pen‑raised game birds, except wild turkey and grouse, may be sold under authority of the taxidermy license provided that records are maintained by the taxidermist accurately showing the source of all commercially‑raised inland game fish or pen‑raised game birds that are to be mounted, including the name, address, and propagation license number of the supplier. Upon sale of a mounted specimen of a commercially‑raised inland game fish or pen‑raised game bird under provision of this Paragraph, the taxidermist shall prepare a receipt showing the name and address of the purchaser and give it to the purchaser to show evidence of his right to possess the specimen. A copy of the receipt shall be maintained as a part of the taxidermist’s records.
History Note: Authority G.S. 113‑134; 113‑273; 113‑291.3(b)(4); 113‑292;
Eff. March 1, 1981;
Amended Eff. December 1, 1983.
15A NCAC 10H .1005 TAXIDERMY PRESERVATION FACILITY
(a) Every individual operating a preservation facility for a licensed taxidermist shall be listed on the sponsoring taxidermist’s annual license application and on the license itself. The taxidermist shall provide the operator of each sponsored preservation facility with a copy of the taxidermy license which shall serve as a permit authorizing the facility to possess wildlife owned by another. The purpose of this possession shall be to provide temporary storage for wildlife specimens accepted for taxidermy purposes. Preservation facility operators are not authorized to process, skin, or conduct any regulated taxidermy activities.
(b) Before an individual operating a preservation facility accepts delivery of any wildlife he must ascertain that the wildlife was lawfully taken and shall keep written records as specified in Rule .1003 of this Subchapter.
(c) The preservation facility and its records shall be accessible for inspection upon request by any agent of the Wildlife Resources Commission.
(d) It shall be the responsibility of the sponsoring taxidermist to ensure that each preservation facility listed on his license is operated in compliance with all rules governing this activity.
History Note: Authority G.S. 113‑134; 113‑273;
Eff. September 1, 1989.
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