WAC 220-420-200. Raptors injured due to falconer trapping efforts

(1) There are two options for dealing with a raptor injured during trapping efforts. In either case, the falconer involved with the capture is responsible for the costs of care and rehabilitation of the raptor. (2) The raptor may be possessed by the falconer and reported within ten days after capture of the raptor. The raptor will count against his/her possession limit. (3) The raptor may be given directly to a veterinarian, a permitted wildlife rehabilitator, or an appropriate department representative or delegate. It will not count against the allowed take or the number of raptors the falconer may possess.