Falconry hunting

Falconry hunting. (1) Established seasons. In addition to the seasons established by ch. NR 10 , falconry permit holders may hunt upland game birds and animals described in s. NR 10.01 (2) and (3) September 1 through March 31, except cottontail rabbit, fox squirrel and gray squirrel may be hunted year-round. Hunting of hen pheasants is allowed statewide by the method of falconry. (2) Let lay rule. A falconry permit holder whose raptor accidentally kills any protected animal during the closed season or a protected animal during the open hunting season, as specified in sub. (1) , shall leave the dead animal where it lies. The raptor may feed upon the dead animal prior to leaving the kill site.