A person may take any raptor species from the wild except a federally listed threatened or endangered species or the following species: Bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus), white‑tailed eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla), Steller’s sea‑eagle (Haliaeetus pelagicus), golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos), American swallow‑tailed kite (Elanoides forficatus), Swainson’s hawk (Buteo swainsoni), peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus), flammulated owl (Otus flammeolus), elf owl (Micrathene whitneyi), and short‑eared owl (Asio flammeus).(i) Regardless of the number of State falconry permits an Apprentice has, he or she may possess no more than one raptor for use in falconry.(ii) An Apprentice may possess a raptor of any Falconiform or Strigiform species, including wild, captive‑bred, or hybrid individuals, except a federally listed threatened or endangered species, a bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus), a white‑tailed eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla ), a Steller’s sea‑eagle (Haliaeetus pelagicus), or a golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos).(iii) Capture of a wild raptor is not required it can be transferred by another falconry permittee.(iv) An Apprentice may not possess a raptor that was taken from the wild as a nestling.(v) An Apprentice may not possess a bird that is imprinted on humans.(a) A General Falconer permit applicant must provide the following:(i) Information documenting his or her experience maintaining falconry raptors, including a summary of what species he or she held as an Apprentice Falconer and how long each bird was possessed, and(ii) A letter from a General Falconer or Master Falconer (preferably the sponsor) attesting that the applicant has practiced falconry with raptor(s) at the Apprentice Falconer level for at least 2 years, including maintaining, training, flying, and hunting the raptor(s) for at least 4 months in each year.(b) Requirements and possession options for a General Falconer.(i) A General Falconer must be at least 16 years of age.(ii) If 16 or 17 years of age, a parent or legal guardian must sign the application.(iii) An applicant must submit a document from a General Falconer or Master Falconer (preferably the sponsor) to the Department stating that the applicant has practiced falconry with raptor(s) at the Apprentice Falconer level or equivalent for at least 2 years, including maintaining, training, flying, and hunting the raptor(s) for least 4 months in each year. The examination must cover care and handling of falconry raptors, Federal and State laws and regulations relevant to falconry, and other appropriate subject matter.(b) An Apprentice may take raptors less than 1 year old, except nestlings, from the wild during any period or periods specified herein. Of Interior.(5) “Department” ‑ means the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources.(6) “Permitted Wildlife Rehabilitator” ‑ means a person or organization that has been permitted by the state or federal government to possess and rehabilitate raptors.Any person who possesses or uses any raptor or hybrid raptor species for falconry must comply with these regulations.A state hunting license, applicable stamps and permits are required before any person may take, or attempt to take, quarry by means of trained raptor.(1) A permit is required before any person may take, transport, or possess wild‑taken or captive‑bred raptors for falconry purposes.(2) Birds held under permits must be used primarily for falconry.(3) A person’s raptor facilities must pass inspection by the Department before a permit may be granted.(4) If a person resides for more than 120 consecutive days in South Carolina his or her falconry facilities must meet the standards of these regulations and the facilities must be listed on the falconry permit.(5) There are three classes of permits to practice falconry: Apprentice, General, and Master Falconer levels.(6) Anyone who applies for a falconry permit must include the following information:(b) Proof that the applicant has passed the falconry test administered by the Department, or proof that a falconry permit has previously been held at the level sought.(c) An original, signed certification that reads as follows: I certify that I have read and am familiar with the regulations in title 50, part 13, of the Code of Federal Regulations and the other applicable parts of title 50, and that the information I have submitted is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.(a) Requirements and possession options for an Apprentice Falconer.(i) An applicant must be at least 12 years of age.(ii) If an applicant for an Apprentice Permit is less than 18 years of age, a parent or legal guardian must sign the application.(iii) An applicant must have a letter from a Master Falconer or a General Falconer with a valid State falconry permit who is at least 18 years old and has at least 2 years experience at the General Falconer level, stating that he or she will assist the Apprentice applicant in:Learning about the husbandry and training of raptors held for falconry Learning about relevant wildlife laws and regulations, andDeciding what species of raptor is appropriate to possess while an Apprentice.(iv) An applicant must correctly answer at least 80 percent of the questions on an examination administered by the Department. 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Each must contain a concise history of the author’s experience with large raptors, which can include, but is not limited to, handling of raptors held by zoos, rehabilitating large raptors, or scientific studies involving large raptors. The Department must document the following before approving any requests to possess an eagle for use in falconry:(i) Experience in handling large raptors, including information about the species previously handled and the type and duration of the activity.(ii) At least two letters of reference from people with experience handling and/or flying large raptors such as eagles, ferruginous hawks, goshawks (Accipiter gentilis), or great horned owls (Bubo virginianus) must be provided. However, the falconer must train them in the pursuit of wild game and use them in hunting.(c) If a Master Falconer meets the requirements of this section for falconry he or she may possess up to 3 eagles of the following species: golden eagle, white‑tailed eagle, or Steller’s sea eagle. However, a Master Falconer may take and possess a golden eagle, a white‑tailed eagle, or a Steller’s sea eagle only if he or she meets the qualifications set forth under these regulations.(iii) Regardless of the number of State falconry permits a person has, a Master Falconer may possess no more than 5 wild raptors, including golden eagles.(iv) A Master Falconer may possess any number of captive‑bred raptors. A General Falconer may use captive‑bred individuals and hybrids of the species he or she is allowed to possess.(vi) Regardless of the number of State falconry permits he or she has a General Falconer may possess no more than 3 raptors.(a) A Master Falconer permit applicant must attest that he or she has practiced falconry at the General Falconer level for at least 5 years.(b) Requirements and possession options for a Master Falconer.(i) A Master Falconer must have practiced falconry with raptors he or she possessed at the General Falconer level for at least 5 years.(ii) A Master Falconer may take and possess any species of Falconiform or Strigiform except a bald eagle.
To do so, the Department shall base its decision on documentation of experience. If a person passes the test, the Department will decide for which level of falconry permit he or she is qualified, consistent with the class requirements in of these regulations. Falconry laws and regulations, a person must correctly answer at least 80 percent of the questions on the supervised examination for falconers administered by the Department. To demonstrate knowledge of U.S. The facilities must pass State inspection before a falconry bird may be possessed.(a) A person may qualify for the falconry permit appropriate for his/her experience. If the person passes the exam, the permit may be reinstated at the level previously held.
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