[TN-Bird] OT: Ethics, Legality, etc.?

  • From: Bates Estabrooks <wgpu@xxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: "tn-bird@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <tn-bird@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Wed, 4 Jun 2014 18:31:56 -0400

TN Birders,
I saw a statement recently on a web site for a park/natural area (not in TN) 
that puzzled me.  So I thought I'd post this here to see what TN birders think.
The statement says that it is against their rules to "pish" or play recordings 
to lure birds in, because these behaviors are against the law and "harmful."  
The area is a breeding area for an endangered species of bird.
My questions:  
Is it indeed illegal (federal or in some states) to "pish" or play recordings?  
Is "pishing" harmful?  Are recordings harmful?
Thanks.
Bates EstabrooksAnderson County

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