I am not sure if this is exactly the permit that you are referring to, but smew ducks are included under the Federal License.

Here is a link to the birds that require a license:

http://www.mallardlanefarms.com/permitsregulations.htm

Hey blue creek farm,

Thanks, as I googled, I found this link http://www.dec.ny.gov/permits/363.html

I think they don't require a DEC permit. What do you say?

By the way, I was thinking of buying some smew hatching eggs from frankstrade. Interested in other breeds as well. But was wondering what kind of incubators are needed? Just depends on how difficult they are to incubate. I have RCOM 20 incubator which has really been reliable for incubating chicks.

Any suggestions?

I checked the link out and all I can say is I do not have that permit, and it does not look like you need that.  I have the New York State License and the Federal License.  As far as I know, that is all you need if you live in NY.

I do not know about that incubator, but you should probably contact the seller and see what is reccomended.