(1) There are two options for dealing with a raptor injured during trapping efforts. In either case, the falconer involved with the capture is responsible for the costs of care and rehabilitation of the raptor.
(2) The raptor may be possessed by the falconer and reported within ten days after capture of the raptor. The raptor will count against his/her possession limit.
(3) The raptor may be given directly to a veterinarian, a permitted wildlife rehabilitator, or an appropriate department representative or delegate. It will not count against the allowed take or the number of raptors the falconer may possess.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
77.04.012,
77.04.013,
77.04.020,
77.04.055, and
77.12.047. WSR 17-05-112 (Order 17-04), recodified as § 220-420-200, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. 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. WSR 10-18-012 (Order 10-214), § 232-30-224, filed 8/20/10, effective 9/20/10.]