(1) Young raptors, not yet capable of flight (eyasses) may be taken from the wild only by a general or master falconer during the period from June 1 through July 15, each year.

(2) First-year (passage) raptors may be taken from the wild only during the period from September 19 through January 31.

(3) Notwithstanding, the preceding requirements, a marked or jessed raptor may be retrapped at any time.

(4) Only American kestrels (Falco sparverius) and great-horned owls (Bubo virginianus) may be taken when over one year old, except that any raptor other than an endangered or threatened species taken under a depredation (or special purpose) permit may be used for falconry by general and master falconers.