Current through September 2, 2024
Section 13.01.14.150 - CAPTURE OF WILD RAPTORS01.Capture Permits. No person may capture a raptor from the wild unless that person has a valid Idaho Falconry Permit; or is a nonresident who has both: an equivalent falconry authorization from a federal, state, territorial, or tribal authority; and an Idaho Nonresident Falconry Capture Permit (valid on a calendar year basis).02.Approved Species and Limitations. The Commission, pursuant to Section 36-105 (3), Idaho Code, may establish seasons, geographic areas, and limits for capture of wild raptors by proclamation, including limitations on permits available to nonresidents.a. No person may capture or possess any wild-caught bald or golden eagle, any raptor classified under federal or state law as threatened or endangered, or any peregrine falcon without obtaining an individual species-specific capture/possession permit from the Department in addition to complying with federal permit regulations and limits. Bald eagles may not be used for falconry.b. Subject to federal restrictions for the holder's permit class, an Idaho Falconry Permit authorizes the holder to capture (with subsequent possession) not more than a total of two (2) wild raptors each calendar year, which may be adult American kestrels or great horned owls; or immature raptors of species that are not referenced in the preceding Subsection 02.a. or that are otherwise closed or limited by Commission proclamation.c. Non-resident falconers intending to capture any wild Idaho raptor using authorization from a non-Idaho Falconry Permit/Authorization are eligible to purchase only one (1) Nonresident Falconry Capture Permit for each calendar year and are authorized to only capture and possess the species of raptor specified on the permit.d. A nonresident who successfully captures a raptor for intended removal from Idaho must notify the Department Regional Office of the capture location before transporting the raptor out of Idaho, not later than ten (10) days after capture.03.Approved Capture Dates.a. Immature raptors open to capture may be captured year-round.b. American kestrels and great-horned owls that are one (1) year of age or older are only open to capture from August 1 through the last day of February.Idaho Admin. Code r. 13.01.14.150