209-A:1 Definitions. – In this chapter: I. "Department" means the department of fish and game. II. "Executive director" means the executive director of the department of fish and game. III. "Falconry" means the sport of taking quarry by means of a trained raptor. IV. "Raptor" means a live migratory bird of the family Accipitridae […]
209-A:2 Purpose. – Notwithstanding RSA 207:3 or any law to the contrary, the general court recognizes that falconry is a legal means of taking game and a legal basis for keeping otherwise protected raptorial birds. Source. 1987, 130:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1988.
209-A:3 Falconry. – I. Notwithstanding RSA 207:14 and in accordance with any applicable federal regulations, the executive director may issue falconry permits for the capture and possession of raptors for falconry purposes, raptor propagation, or for salvage or rehabilitation purposes. No person shall engage in the sport of falconry without a valid falconry permit […]
209-A:4 Penalty. – Any person who violates any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a violation. Source. 1987, 130:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1988.