NR 18.06(2)(d)(d) Certification by the applicant that the information in the application is true and correct. NR 18.06(2)(e)(e) A photocopy of his or her current, valid state or federal falconry permit and valid import license from the state of residence, which shall be listed as a cooperating state in 50 CFR 21.29(k), and which authorizes the taking of raptors for use in falconry. NR 18.06 NoteNote: Application forms may be obtained at: Bureau of Endangered Resources (BER), Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, P.O. Box 7921, Madison, WI 53707. The Resident Falconry Permit application and the Nonresident Raptor Trapping Permit application can be accessed online at the bureau’s falconry website: http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/EndangeredResources/permits.html. Possession of facilities for housing raptors is not a prerequisite for obtaining a resident falconry permit under s. NR 18.07. A resident permittee, however, must pass a facilities inspection by the department or tribe prior to obtaining a raptor for use in falconry. NR 18.06 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, December, 1977, No. 264, eff. 1-1-78; r. and recr. Register, December, 1997, No. 504, eff. 1-1-98; CR 01-127: am. (1) (intro.), (2) (intro.) and (e), Register July 2002 No. 559, eff. 8-1-02; CR 13-005: am. (1) (intro.), (2) (intro.) Register July 2013 No. 691, eff. 8-1-13. NR 18.07NR 18.07 Inspection of facilities and equipment. NR 18.07(1)(1) Inspection. Upon receipt of an application for a resident falconry permit, the department shall, within 30 days, inspect the applicant’s facilities and equipment and determine that the applicant complies with this section before a permit may be issued. Falconry birds, facilities, equipment, and records may be inspected by state or tribal officials only in the presence of the permittee during business hours on any day of the week. NR 18.07(2)(2) Facilities; equipment. The applicant shall provide and maintain the following facilities and equipment in accordance with the following standards to ensure the health and safety of the raptor or raptors: NR 18.07(2)(a)(a) Facilities. Raptor housing facilities whether indoors or outdoors shall be maintained in a clean state and protected from the environment, predators and undue disturbance and shall include either: NR 18.07 NoteNote: Indoor facilities are commonly known as mews and outdoor facilities are commonly known as weathering areas.
NR 18.07(2)(a)1.1. Indoor facilities (mews) shall be large enough to allow easy access for caring for the raptors housed in them. If more than one raptor is to be kept in a mew, the raptors shall be tethered or separated by partitions and the area for each bird shall be large enough to allow the bird to fully extend its wings. There shall be at least one window, protected on the inside by vertical bars, spaced narrower than the width of the bird’s head, and a secure door that can be easily closed. The floor of a mew shall permit easy cleaning, be well drained, and have at least one perch. NR 18.07(2)(a)2.2. Outdoor facilities (weathering areas) shall be fenced and covered with netting or wire, or roofed to protect the birds from disturbance and from attack by predators. The enclosed weathering area shall be large enough to ensure the birds cannot strike the fence when flying from the perch. Protection from excessive sun, wind, and inclement weather, and at least one adequate perch shall be provided for each bird. NR 18.07(2)(a)3.3. A single facility meeting the requirements of both subds. 1. and 2. may be permitted. NR 18.07(2)(b)(b) Equipment. The following items shall be in the possession of the applicant before a permit can be obtained. NR 18.07(2)(b)1.1. ‘Jesses.’ A minimum of one pair of Aylmeri jesses or similar type constructed of pliable, high-quality leather or suitable synthetic material to be used when any raptor is flown free. Traditional one-piece jesses may be used on raptors when not being flown. NR 18.07(2)(b)2.2. ‘Leashes and swivels.’ A minimum of one flexible, weather resistant leash and one strong swivel of acceptable falconry design. NR 18.07(2)(b)3.3. ‘Bath container.’ A minimum of one suitable container, 2 to 6 inches deep and wider than the length of the raptor, for drinking and bathing for each raptor. NR 18.07(2)(b)4.4. ‘Outdoor perches.’ A minimum of one weathering area perch of an acceptable design shall be provided for each raptor. NR 18.07(2)(b)5.5. ‘Weighing device.’ A reliable scale or balance suitable for weighing the raptors held and graduated to increments of not more than 1/2-ounce (15 grams) shall be provided by the permittee. NR 18.07(2)(c)(c) Maintenance. All facilities and equipment shall be kept at or above the preceding standards at all times. NR 18.07 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, December, 1977, No. 264, eff. 1-1-78; r. and recr. (1), (2) (intro.) and (a) (intro.), am. (2) (a) 1. and 2., cr. (2) (a) 3., Register, December, 1997, No. 504, eff. 1-1-98; CR 13-005: am. (1), (2) (a) 1., 2., (b) 5. Register July 2013 No 691, eff. 8-1-13. NR 18.08NR 18.08 Unsatisfactory conditions. Within 5 working days of a written finding of improper treatment or care of a raptor or of the failure to provide proper facilities or equipment for a raptor, the department shall notify the permittee of the finding in writing and request the correction of the treatment, care, facilities or equipment, as detailed in the notice. If the permittee fails to make the corrections, the raptors may be seized by the department and the permit may be revoked. If the permit is revoked, the permittee is ineligible to receive another permit until the department is satisfied the facilities, equipment, and care comply with this chapter, and that the health and safety of any raptors in the facilities are ensured. NR 18.08 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, December, 1977, No. 264, eff. 1-1-78; r. and recr. Register, December, 1997, No. 504, eff. 1-1-98; r. and recr. Register, December, 1997, No. 504, eff. 1-1-98; CR 13-005: am. Register July 2013 No. 691, eff. 8-1-13. NR 18.09NR 18.09 Issuance criteria. The department may not issue or renew a permit if any of the following apply: NR 18.09(1)(1) The applicant submitted false information in the application. NR 18.09(2)(2) The applicant has been found to have failed to provide facilities or equipment in compliance with this chapter, or the applicant has failed to provide proper treatment or care of the raptors. However, if the department is satisfied that the failure has been corrected and will not be repeated, a permit may be issued. NR 18.09(3)(3) Issuance may have a significant adverse effect on the wild population of raptors based on the best scientific evidence available. NR 18.09(4)(4) The applicant has failed to comply with federal or state law respecting take, possession or transportation of raptors. NR 18.09(5)(5) The applicant has failed to submit reports required by this chapter.