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Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA)

A U.S. law, originally passed in 1918, that makes it illegal to hunt, capture, kill, or sell migratory birds included in various international treaties, or their parts, nests, or eggs, except as permitted by federal regulation.

Authentic Alaska Native article of handicraft

An item made mostly from natural materials by an Alaska Native using traditional techniques, without mass copying, and including various art forms like weaving or carving. It is distinct from mass-produced items.

Nonedible migratory bird part

Any part of a migratory bird that is not typically consumed as food, such as feathers, bones, or claws, which may be used in traditional crafts.

Alaska Native

A member of an Indian Tribe based in Alaska, verifiable through specific tribal or government-issued documents like a Tribal enrollment card or a Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood.

Convention/Treaty

An international agreement between countries, in this context, specifically agreements between the U.S. and other nations for the protection of migratory birds.

Bilateral procedures

Agreements or processes established between two countries (the U.S. and another treaty partner) to clarify how new laws or interpretations will be applied under their existing treaties.