Section NR 18.15 - Release of marked raptors(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.(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.(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.Wis. Admin. Code Department of Natural Resources NR 18.15
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.