Does a raptor trapped from the wild but transferred to another permittee count towards your annual take?

The correct choice states that a raptor trapped from the wild but transferred to another permittee does indeed count towards your annual take. This is because regulations governing falconry include specific rules about the management and tracking of raptors, including those that are trapped and subsequently assigned to different permit holders. When a raptor is captured from the wild, it is considered part of the total take for that year, regardless of whether it is subsequently transferred to another falconer. This ensures that the conservation and sustainable management of raptor populations are maintained, as each take contributes to the overall quota established by wildlife authorities.

Understanding this aspect is crucial for falconers to comply with wildlife laws and regulations designed to protect raptor species and ensure that their numbers remain sustainable. In practice, this means that falconers must keep accurate records of all raptors in their possession, including those that are obtained from other permit holders, to stay within the legal limits imposed by permits.