N.M. Admin. Code § 19.35.8.15

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 23, December 10, 2024

Section 19.35.8.15 - RAPTOR PROPAGATION

A federal permit is required for raptor propagation and activities associated with it are permitted in accordance with Title 50, Code of Federal Regulations, Section 21.30 . No additional state permit is required.

A. A falconry raptor may be temporarily used for propagation without notice of transfer by individuals permitted to conduct raptor propagation.

B. A permittee may transfer a wild-caught falconry raptor to a raptor propagation permit after the raptor has been used in falconry for at least two years (one year for a sharp-shinned hawk (Accipiter striatus), a Cooper's hawk (Accipiter cooperii), a merlin (Falco columbarius), or an American kestrel).

C. When transferred to a propagation permit the acquisition of the raptor by the propagator shall be reported to the department within 10 days. The notification shall be filed through the USFWS 3186-A electronic reporting in accordance with appropriate state and federal regulations.

D. Raptors possessed for propagation, including all progeny produced pursuant to the permitted activity, must be identified with a band issued by the department. A falconer may purchase and implant an ISO microchip in addition to the band.

N.M. Admin. Code § 19.35.8.15

19.35.8.15 NMAC - Rp, 19 NMAC 35.1.9, 1/1/2012