Is it necessary to submit written notice to the Department for temporary transfer to a falconer or non-licensed person to care for your raptors while on vacation?

Submitting written notice to the Department for a temporary transfer of your raptors while on vacation is not necessary if you are transferring care to a licensed falconer or a non-licensed person. As long as you inform the individual about the appropriate care and handling of the raptors, and ensure they understand your responsibilities, the regulations do not require formal notification for such temporary arrangements.

This approach is designed to allow falconers a degree of flexibility during short absences, provided they take the necessary precautions to ensure the well-being of the birds in their absence. Therefore, the choice indicating that it is not necessary aligns with the general regulations regarding the temporary care of raptors.