Hi Tweets,
Been some time here since posting - always appreciate the forum and camaraderie of this group!
It was brought to WDFW attention from outside parties that there was a recent request for location information regarding the prospect of legal acquisition of falconry raptors by area permitted falconers.
Certain raptors can be legally captured per issued state falconry permits, etc. The legality of falconry in WA was/is the concern of the requesting parties regarding the recent Tweeters post. I relayed I would post a bit of educational information.
WDFW wants to emphasize that permitted falconers can capture specific raptors per the stipulations of their falconry permits and any other applicable state, federal, or local regulations. Falconers are required
to go through much training/apprenticeship and personal investment in the bird(s) in order to be issued permits and retain “falconer” status.
If there are more questions, concerns, interest in requirements, and overall nuts and bolts of falconry in WA. State, etc. – see here:
https://wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/requirements/falconry
Also, a couple private/NGO sites that provide great information, etc.:
https://www.themodernapprentice.com/
https://wafalconersassociation.org/
Best to all and good birding – Happy Juneteenth early!
Chris
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Chris Anderson (he, him, his)
District Wildlife Biologist
District 12, King County
WA Dept. of Fish and Wildlife - Region 4
16018 Mill Creek Blvd.
Mill Creek, WA 98012
Desk: 425-341-2054
Christopher.Anderson at dfw.wa.gov
http://wdfw.wa.gov
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