If you fail to identify a lost raptor within the specified time limit, what is the consequence?

The consequence of failing to identify a lost raptor within the specified time limit is that the bird becomes state property. This policy is designed to ensure the welfare of raptors and to promote responsible falconry practices. When a raptor is lost, it can potentially become a danger to itself or pose challenges to the environment. By making it state property after a certain period, wildlife authorities can take appropriate actions, such as conducting rehabilitation or rehoming efforts, to protect the bird and the ecosystem. This also emphasizes the responsibility of falconers to promptly report and identify their lost birds, encouraging them to be diligent and proactive in their care. Other consequences, such as selling the raptor or euthanizing it, are not typical protocols and do not reflect wildlife management practices focused on preservation and recovery efforts. No action taken would contradict the need for accountability and the protection of wildlife resources.