Post by WildEd on Sept 28, 2006 12:13:08 GMT -5
In section (f) below it says any raptor other than endangered species may be used for falconry. The white tailed and zone tailed hawk are only threatened. Can anyone tell me where to find the regulation or law telling they are prohibited to be used in Texas. I have not been able to find that regulation. Thanks for your help, ET 
Texas Administrative Code
TITLE 31
NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION
PART 2
TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT
CHAPTER 65
WILDLIFE
SUBCHAPTER K
RAPTOR PROCLAMATION
RULE ยง65.269
Trapping Seasons and Collecting Area
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(a) The trapping season for raptors begins September 15 and ends December 31. The season for taking eyasses begins May 1 and ends June 30. A marked raptor may be retrapped at any time.
(b) Except as expressly authorized in writing by the department, raptors shall not be trapped at any time in Brewster, Culberson, El Paso, Hudspeth, Jeff Davis, Presidio, or Terrell Counties.
(c) No eggs may be taken from raptor nests.
(d) Eyasses shall be taken only by a general or master falconer. No person shall take more than two eyasses during the season for taking eyasses.
(e) Only American kestrels (Falco sparverius) and great-horned owls (Bubo virginianus) may be taken when over one year old.
(f) Any raptor other than an endangered species taken under a federal depredation (or special purpose depredation) permit may be used for falconry by a general or master falconer. Endangered species taken under a depredation permit shall not be released to the wild without prior department approval of the release site.
(g) Nonresidents in possession of a valid Nonresident Trapping Permit may trap raptors from the wild according to the terms of the permit.
Texas Administrative Code
TITLE 31
NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION
PART 2
TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT
CHAPTER 65
WILDLIFE
SUBCHAPTER K
RAPTOR PROCLAMATION
RULE ยง65.269
Trapping Seasons and Collecting Area
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(a) The trapping season for raptors begins September 15 and ends December 31. The season for taking eyasses begins May 1 and ends June 30. A marked raptor may be retrapped at any time.
(b) Except as expressly authorized in writing by the department, raptors shall not be trapped at any time in Brewster, Culberson, El Paso, Hudspeth, Jeff Davis, Presidio, or Terrell Counties.
(c) No eggs may be taken from raptor nests.
(d) Eyasses shall be taken only by a general or master falconer. No person shall take more than two eyasses during the season for taking eyasses.
(e) Only American kestrels (Falco sparverius) and great-horned owls (Bubo virginianus) may be taken when over one year old.
(f) Any raptor other than an endangered species taken under a federal depredation (or special purpose depredation) permit may be used for falconry by a general or master falconer. Endangered species taken under a depredation permit shall not be released to the wild without prior department approval of the release site.
(g) Nonresidents in possession of a valid Nonresident Trapping Permit may trap raptors from the wild according to the terms of the permit.
Threatened species I'm pretty sure you have to atleast talk to a game warden, especially since these species aren't normally in TX, but more Mexico. But I would either consult a sponsor or a game warden.