§ 147.111. Hunting with raptors.
(a) Wild birds and animals may be hunted only in accordance with the act and this part.
(b) The training of raptors by holders of valid falconry permits on liberated propagated game birds during the period August 1 to March 31, inclusive, is permitted, subject to the following conditions:
(1) Quarry shall be released either by hand or by means of electronic, spring or box holding devices.
(2) Game birds released shall be obtained from a licensed propagator.
(3) Released game birds which escape shall be considered wild birds, and no further attempt shall be made to pursue them except during the open season for hunting small game.
(4) Raptors may be used to take game birds on a licensed regulated hunting ground.
The provisions of this § 147.111 issued under the act of June 3, 1937 (P. L. 1225, No. 316) (34 P. S. § § 1311.101—1311.1502) (Repealed); and Game and Wildlife Code, 34 Pa.C.S. § § 101—2965.
The provisions of this § 147.111 adopted June 19, 1987, effective July 1, 1987, 17 Pa.B. 2464.
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