# Wis. Admin. Code NR § 18.04: Falconry hunting

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_NR_18_04

## Section

- **Citation:** Wis. Admin. Code NR § 18.04
- **Heading:** Falconry hunting
- **Jurisdiction:** Wisconsin
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Wisconsin Administrative Code / NR / Chapter NR 18 / § NR 18.04

## Text

Falconry hunting.
(1) Established seasons. In addition to the seasons established by ch. NR 10 , falconry permit holders may hunt upland game birds and animals described in s. NR 10.01 (2) and (3) September 1 through March 31, except cottontail rabbit, fox squirrel and gray squirrel may be hunted year-round. Hunting of hen pheasants is allowed statewide by the method of falconry.
(2) Let lay rule. A falconry permit holder whose raptor accidentally kills any protected animal during the closed season or a protected animal during the open hunting season, as specified in sub. (1) , shall leave the dead animal where it lies. The raptor may feed upon the dead animal prior to leaving the kill site.

## Nearby sections

- [Wis. Admin. Code NR § 18.01 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_NR_18_01.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code NR § 18.02 Application](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_NR_18_02.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code NR § 18.03 Permit and license requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_NR_18_03.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code NR § 18.04 Falconry hunting](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_NR_18_04.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code NR § 18.05 Examination](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_NR_18_05.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code NR § 18.06 Application procedure](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_NR_18_06.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code NR § 18.07 Inspection of facilities and equipment](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_NR_18_07.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code NR § 18.08 Unsatisfactory conditions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_NR_18_08.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code NR § 18.09 Issuance criteria](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_NR_18_09.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code NR § 18.10 Classes of permits](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_NR_18_10.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code NR § 18.11 Duration of permits](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_NR_18_11.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code NR § 18.12 Taking and disposal restrictions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_NR_18_12.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code NR § 18.13 Temporary care](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_NR_18_13.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code NR § 18.14 Transportation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_NR_18_14.md)

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