R657-20-14. Raptors Injured Due to Falconer Trapping Efforts

(1) Falconers that injure a raptor during trapping efforts are responsible for the costs of care and rehabilitation of the injured raptor. (2) An injured raptor retained by the permittee must be placed on the permittee's falconry permit. (3) The injured raptor must be treated by a veterinarian or a permitted wildlife rehabilitator. (4) The injured raptor must be immediately transported to a veterinarian, a permitted wildlife rehabilitator, or an appropriate wildlife agency employee. (5) The injured raptor will not count against the permittee's allowed take or the permittee's possession limit.