Who is responsible for the costs of care for a raptor injured during trapping?

The person who trapped the bird is responsible for the costs of care for a raptor injured during trapping. This is grounded in the principle of liability, where an individual who instigates an incident has a duty to manage the consequences. When someone traps a raptor, it is their action that directly leads to the bird being injured. Accordingly, the legal and ethical responsibility for providing care falls to the trapper.

In contrast, the owner of the raptor may not have any direct involvement in its injury, as they are not responsible for the circumstances surrounding the trapping. The veterinarian's role is to provide medical care, but they are not liable for the costs unless there is a contractual agreement stating otherwise. Lastly, government wildlife agencies may offer assistance or guidelines for dealing with injured raptors, but they are not responsible for individual care costs related to injuries caused during the trapping process.