N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 6 § 173.5

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 50, December 11, 2024

Section 173.5 - Hunting with raptors

(a) Any person who hunts with a raptor must possess a valid falconry license and a valid license authorizing the hunting of small game. These licenses must be carried by the falconer when hunting.

(b) A falconer hunting with a raptor must comply with all the provisions of the Environmental Conservation Law and regulations governing the hunting of small game.

(1) A falconer whose raptor kills wildlife that is out of season or of the wrong species or sex shall leave the dead wildlife where it lies, except that the raptor may feed upon the wildlife prior to leaving the site of the kill.

(c) A falconer may hunt domestic gamebirds with raptors on a shooting preserve licensed pursuant to section 11-1903 of the Environmental Conservation Law.

(d) A falconer hunting with raptors on a shooting preserve must comply with all applicable provisions of the Environmental Conservation Law relating to the hunting of small game and the hunting of domestic game birds pursuant to section 11-1903 of the Environmental Conservation Law.

(e) All hybrid raptors must have at least two radio transmitters attached to them when free flown.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 6 § 173.5