Washington Administrative Code
Title 220 - Fish and Wildlife, Department of
WILDLIFE
Chapter 220-420 - Falconry
Section 220-420-280 - Facilities are required for possession of falconry or abatement raptors

Universal Citation: WA Admin Code 220-420-280

Current through Register Vol. 24-06, March 15, 2024

(1) A resident falconer in Washington must maintain approved facilities for housing raptors used in recreational falconry or in abatement. Nonresident falconers must house falconry raptors in adequate temporary facilities.

(2) Raptor facilities shall be approved by the department before a new falconry permittee obtains a raptor.

(3) The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service establishes standards and specifications for raptor propagation facilities.

(4) All raptors held under a falconry or abatement permit shall be maintained in humane and healthful conditions.

Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.210, and C.F.R. Title 50, Part 21, Subpart C, Section 21.29; Migratory Bird Treaty Act. 10-18-012 (Order 10-214), § 232-30-420, filed 8/20/10, effective 9/20/10.

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