Idaho Administrative Code
Title IDAPA 13 - Fish and Game, Department of
Rule 13.01.14 - RULES GOVERNING FALCONRY
Section 13.01.14.150 - CAPTURE OF WILD RAPTORS
Universal Citation: ID Admin Code 13.01.14.150
Current through August 31, 2023
01. Capture Permits. No person may capture a raptor from the wild unless that person has a valid Idaho Falconry Permit; or is a nonresident who has both: an equivalent falconry authorization from a federal, state, territorial, or tribal authority; and an Idaho Nonresident Falconry Capture Permit (valid on a calendar year basis). (4-6-23)
02. Approved Species and Limitations. The Commission, pursuant to Section 36-105(3), Idaho Code, may establish seasons, geographic areas, and limits for capture of wild raptors by proclamation, including limitations on permits available to nonresidents. (4-6-23)
a. No person may
capture or possess any wild-caught bald or golden eagle, any raptor classified
under federal or state law as threatened or endangered, or any peregrine falcon
without obtaining an individual speciesspecific capture/possession permit from
the Department in addition to complying with federal permit regulations and
limits. Bald eagles may not be used for falconry. (4-6-23)
b. Subject to federal restrictions for the
holder's permit class, an Idaho Falconry Permit authorizes the holder to
capture (with subsequent possession) not more than a total of two (2) wild
raptors each calendar year, which may be adult American kestrels or great
horned owls; or immature raptors of species that are not referenced in the
preceding Subsection 02.a. or
that are otherwise closed or limited by Commission proclamation.
(4-6-23)
c. Non-resident falconers
intending to capture any wild Idaho raptor using authorization from a non-
Idaho Falconry Permit/Authorization are eligible to purchase only one (1)
Nonresident Falconry Capture Permit for each calendar year and are authorized
to only capture and possess the species of raptor specified on the permit.
(4-6-23)
d. A nonresident who
successfully captures a raptor for intended removal from Idaho must notify the
Department Regional Office of the capture location before transporting the
raptor out of Idaho, not later than ten (10) days after capture.
(4-6-23)
03. Approved Capture Dates. (4-6-23)
a. Immature raptors open to capture may be
captured year-round. (4-6-23)
b.
American kestrels and great-horned owls that are one (1) year of age or older
are only open to capture from August 1 through the last day of February.
(4-6-23)
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