Washington Administrative Code
Title 220 - Fish and Wildlife, Department of
WILDLIFE
Chapter 220-420 - Falconry
Section 220-420-410 - Releasing a falconry raptor to the wild permanently
Current through Register Vol. 24-06, March 15, 2024
(1) A species not native to Washington, or a hybrid of any kind, may not be permanently released to the wild intentionally.
(2) If the species a falconer wants to release is native to Washington and is captive-bred, it may not be released to the wild intentionally without permission from the department. The raptor may be hacked to the wild at an appropriate time of year and an appropriate location. If banded, the falconry band must be removed, and the falconer shall report the release.
(3) If the species a falconer wants to release is native to Washington and was taken from the wild, it may be released at an appropriate time of year and an appropriate location. If the raptor is banded with a cable-tie falconry band, the falconer must remove the band before releasing the raptor. The falconer shall report the release.
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), § 232-30-242, filed 8/20/10, effective 9/20/10.
