Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Natural Resources
NR 1-99 - Fish, Game and Enforcement, Forestry and Recreation
Chapter NR 18 - Falconry
Section NR 18.13 - Temporary care

Universal Citation: WI Admin Code ยง NR 18.13

Current through August 26, 2024

(1) CARE OF FALCONRY RAPTORS BY ANOTHER FALCONRY PERMITTEE. Another falconry permittee may care for a raptor or raptors at their facilities or at the original permittee's facilities for up to 120 consecutive days if the bird has a suitable perch and is protected from predators, domestic animals, extreme temperatures, wind, and excessive disturbance. The person providing care shall have a signed and dated statement from the permittee authorizing the temporary possession, and a copy of the FWS 3-186A form that shows the possession of each of the raptors. The statement shall include information about the time period for which the raptor may be kept and activities authorized by the original permittee. A copy of the statement shall be sent to the bureau within 10 days of the possession of a raptor. In all such care situations all of the following shall apply:

(a) A permittee's raptor shall remain on the permittee's falconry permit, and will not be counted against the possession limit of the person caring for another permittee's raptor.

(b) If the person caring for a raptor holds the appropriate level falconry permit, the person may fly the raptor as authorized by the permittee, including for hunting purposes.

(c) The care of a raptor may be extended indefinitely by the department in extenuating circumstances, such as illness, military service, or for a family emergency.

(1m) CARE OF FALCONRY RAPTORS BY A NON-PERMITTEE. Another person may care for falconry birds at the permittee's facilities for up to 45 consecutive calendar days, provided that:

(a) The raptor or raptors shall remain on the permittee's falconry permit.

(b) The raptor or raptors shall remain in the permittee's facilities.

(c) The person providing care for a raptor or raptors under this subsection may not fly the raptor or raptors for any purpose.

(2) CARE OF FALCONRY RAPTORS BY A LICENSED WILDLIFE REHABILITATOR. Diseased or injured raptors may be transported to the nearest, qualified rehabilitation facility. A report of the event including the diagnosis by the facility shall be filed with the department's bureau of endangered resources within 5 days of the occurrence.

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