What must a falconer submit within 48 hours of capturing a raptor?

The requirement for a falconer to submit a report known as 3-186a within 48 hours of capturing a raptor is critical for wildlife management and regulation. This form serves as a notification to the relevant wildlife authorities about the capture, ensuring that they have accurate and timely information on the status of raptor populations. The 3-186a report collects essential data, including details about the species of the captured raptor, the circumstances of the capture, and the falconer's information. This process helps in monitoring and managing wildlife effectively, contributing to conservation efforts and ensuring that falconers operate within the legal framework.

Other possible answers, such as a hunting permit, a health inspection form, or a training certificate, are not required to be submitted within that specific timeframe after capturing a raptor. Each of those documents serves different purposes in the context of falconry and wildlife management but is not tied directly to the immediate reporting requirement following a capture.