2006-07-20 19:52:58 · 10 answers · asked by praz87 1 in Pets ➔ Birds
It isnt that easy to get a Federal License, you first need to train under someone who is already licensed. Once you have the trainning then you have to have the proper cages that are approved under the guideline of the DNR. You may be subject to DNR inspection where you are housing the birds. The DNR reserves the rights to make unannouced visits to where you are keeping the birds.
You also have to now pay for a class that the DNR gives and you also have to pay for the License. If you can handle all of this then give it a shot. But it does not happen over night. I have spent over 25 years working with wild adn exotic birds. It is a lifetime job.
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2006-07-21 01:31:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
These type of birds are federal migratory birds, and are thus protected by the federal government. If you are interested in pursuing this type of work, I would suggest that you call your local Department of Environmental Protection (or similiar) to see about becoming a wildlife rehabilitator. To take care of these birds, you need to first obtain your state wildlife rehabilitation license, and then apply for your federal rehabilitation license. It's a long, tedious process in which you have to have so much experience with someone this is already licensed, have specific caging requirements, feeding requirements, etc...
Plus, this type of work is almost always volunteer...which means you get no money to help support these animals from either your state or the government. All that you do for them is out-of-pocket expenses. Trust me. It gets very expensive.
If you have found a bird like this, please contact your Fish & Wildlife Department (or similiar) to locate a wildlife rehabilitator near you. Most times people will do more harm than good for these birds by feeding them improper diets which cause their bones to be brittle and then they cannot be released back into the wild.
I hope that this is helpful for you.
2006-07-21 03:04:50 · answer #2 · answered by ctwitch24 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you mean like a pet, than I'm pretty sure thats illegal, at least where I am.
In any case, no, you can't. Birds of prey like the ones your suggesting need special care, not just a bird cage and a dish of cut meat. There might be someone you can speak to about learning about the kind of care involved, but I wouldn't really know.
2006-07-21 03:08:22 · answer #3 · answered by spira_darkeyes 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can, but you need to be trained by someone who knows how to handle these birds, and you need a permit to own and handle the critters. Because most birds of prey are rare or downright going extinct, there's tons of laws on how to handle them and who owns them is highly regulated. If you're interested, I'd contact your state or Provence's wildlife ministry and see where you can go from there :-)
If you're caught with one of these birds without the required permits and training you can be fined (I heard upwards of $5000) and several years jail time.
2006-07-21 05:27:50 · answer #4 · answered by white_ravens_white_crows 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is against the Federal law to have an owl, hawk, or eagle either living or dead (including things such as just a feather) without a permit.
You can possibly get a permit from your Congressman.
2006-07-21 03:01:26 · answer #5 · answered by billybetters2 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need special knowledge. Plus, it must be done in a way that it doesn't become a pet, so that it can be liberated again. You shouldn't keep it locked (plus it is probably illegal). There must be some wildlife protection society near you, find out. For emergency situations, feed it raw chicken by putting it deep in his mouth (don't choke it), and keep it temporarily in a big cardboard box with an opening on top.
2006-07-21 02:59:17 · answer #6 · answered by cpinatsi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes if it isnt against the law in your country...You can raise and train birds to hunt for you it is called "falconry" check it out here for more info.. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Falconry
Falconry requires a permit in the US but is permitted without lisence in the UK as long as the birds are bred in captivity.
2006-07-21 06:25:24 · answer #7 · answered by Kelly + Eternal Universal Energy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope.
2006-07-21 02:56:06 · answer #8 · answered by Trapshooter 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ya it is!!!!!! afer some time they start to like u just becaefull of ur eyes
2006-07-21 07:38:53 · answer #9 · answered by kitty*love 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you don't care about your eyes, why not?
2006-07-21 06:50:23 · answer #10 · answered by Patrick M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋