This subject came up in another thread and because there is a lot of misinformation, I decided to post the following link...
http://www.fws.gov/permits/
This is a form to apply for a permit to kill migratory birds if they are causing loss of personal property (livestock, poultry).
Some common misconceptions:
1. It is illegal to kill hawks and owls. If you have a permit it is legal.
2. It is illegal to harass birds of prey. It is not illegal and ou must show that you have tried to harass birds before a permit would be issued.
3. You will go to jail and receive a $10,000 fine if you kill a hawk or owl. It is actually a Class B Misdeamenor and fines can be a small as $50 with no jail time.
http://www.fws.gov/permits/
This is a form to apply for a permit to kill migratory birds if they are causing loss of personal property (livestock, poultry).
Some common misconceptions:
1. It is illegal to kill hawks and owls. If you have a permit it is legal.
2. It is illegal to harass birds of prey. It is not illegal and ou must show that you have tried to harass birds before a permit would be issued.
3. You will go to jail and receive a $10,000 fine if you kill a hawk or owl. It is actually a Class B Misdeamenor and fines can be a small as $50 with no jail time.