Utah Admin. Code R657-20-20 - Releasing a Falconry Raptor to the Wild
(1)
(a) A
raptor that is non-native to the State of Utah or that is a hybrid of any kind
may not be permanently released into the wild.
(b) A raptor that is non-native to the State
of Utah or that is a hybrid of any kind may be transferred to another falconry
permittee authorized for possession.
(2)
(a) A
raptor that is native to the State of Utah and captive-bred may not be
permanently released into the wild without prior authorization from the
Division.
(b) Once authorization
for release of a captive-bred native raptor is received, the raptor must be
hacked to the wild at an appropriate time of year and at an appropriate
location.
(c) The falconry or
captive-bred band must be removed and release of the bird reported to the
Division in accordance with Section
R657-20-21.
(3)
(a) If the species to be released is native
to the State of Utah and was taken from the wild, the raptor may be released
only at an appropriate time of year and at an appropriate location.
(b) If the raptor is banded, the band must be
removed and release of the bird reported to the Division in accordance with
Section
R657-20-21.
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