NAC503.310. Use of traps or bird nets to take raptors.

     1. A raptor may be taken by a trap or bird net which is humane in its operation and use. All traps must be attended at all times. Raptors may not be taken by means of a steel-jawed trap or jump-trap. Apprentice falconry licensees may use only bal-chatri, harness or bow net traps in acquiring raptors.

     2. As used in subsection 1:

     (a) “Bal-chatri” means a hemispherical cage on which many nooses are tied baited with a bird or mammal and placed in view of a wild raptor to serve as a trap in which neither raptor nor bait is injured.

     (b) “Bow net” means a circular hoop hinged in the middle and covered with netting. It is usually attached to the ground so one side can swing freely.

     (c) “Harness” means a light leather or cloth saddle covered with nooses which is placed on tethered bait.

     [Bd. of Fish & Game Comm’rs, No. 15 § 25.31, eff. 12-15-76; A 12-30-77]—(NAC A by Bd. of Wildlife Comm’rs by R046-11, 4-5-2013)