NR 18.13(1)(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:

NR 18.13(1)(a)(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.

NR 18.13(1)(b)(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.

NR 18.13(1)(c)(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.

NR 18.13(1m)(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:

NR 18.13(2)(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.

NR 18.13 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, December, 1977, No. 264, eff. 1-1-78; am. (1) (b) 1. and (2), Register, December, 1997, No. 504, eff. 12-1-98; CR 13-005: r. and recr. (1), cr. (1m), (2) (title) Register July 2013 No. 691, eff. 8-1-13.

NR 18.14(1)(1) Temporary holding. A raptor may be transported or held in temporary facilities for a period not to exceed 120 days. Such facilities shall provide an adequate perch and protection from extreme temperatures and excessive disturbance.

NR 18.14(2)(2) Out-of-state use. A resident permittee may transport raptors possessed as authorized under this chapter to another state for meets, trials, hunting, and other falconry activities provided the permittee obtains all permits or licenses required by the other state.

NR 18.14(3)(3) In-state use. Except for species listed in s. NR 27.03, nonresidents may possess and transport raptors authorized by permit by their state of residency into Wisconsin without additional license.

NR 18.15(1)(1) Release to the wild. A falconry permit holder shall obtain written authorization from the bureau before a raptor of any species not indigenous to Wisconsin is intentionally released to the wild in Wisconsin, at which time the band from the bird shall be removed. The band from an intentionally released wild raptor that is indigenous to Wisconsin shall also be removed. A seamless band on a captive-reared raptor shall remain on the bird if it is released. A standard federal band shall be attached to the birds by a state or USFWS-authorized federal bird-bander whenever possible.

NR 18.15(2)(2) Hybrids. Hybrid raptors shall be imprinted on humans or be surgically sterilized if they are to be used in falconry. When flown, a hybrid shall have two attached radio telemetry transmitters that may allow the permittee to locate the bird if the permittee needs to do so. Permanent release of hybrids to the wild is prohibited.

NR 18.15(3)(3) Hacking. Hacking as defined in s. NR 18.01 (7), shall be permitted. All hybrid raptors shall have two attached functioning radio telemetry transmitters during hacking.

NR 18.15 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, December, 1977, No. 264, eff. 1-1-78; am. Register, December, 1997, No. 504, eff. 1-1-98; CR 13-005: renum. 18.15 to (1) and am., cr. (2), (3) Register July 2013 No. 691, eff. 8-1-13.

NR 18.16NR 18.16 Permit conditions. In addition to the general conditions in this chapter, every falconry permit and nonresident raptor trapping permit issued shall be subject to all of the following special conditions:

NR 18.16(1)(1) Prohibitions. A permittee may not take, possess or transport a raptor nor assist any other person in taking, possessing or transporting a raptor in violation of the restrictions, conditions and requirements contained in this chapter.

NR 18.16(2)(2) Transfer of raptors.

NR 18.16(2)(a)(a) In state transfer. A permittee may transfer a raptor to another permittee if the transaction occurs entirely within the state and no money or other consideration is involved, except that properly marked captive-bred raptors may be sold to another permittee.

NR 18.16(2)(b)(b) Out-of-state Transfer. A permittee may transfer a raptor taken from the wild to another permittee in an interstate transaction if prior written approval of the state agency that issued the falconry permit is obtained and no money or other consideration is involved, except that properly marked captive-bred raptors may be sold to another permittee.

NR 18.16(3)(3) Annual report requirement.

NR 18.16(3)(b)(b) The report shall either be on a paper forms provided by the bureau or reported electronically via the bureau’s falconry webpage. The report shall contain all of the following information: