The Hawk Issue

The following is the latest policy from the American Racing Pigeon Union regarding its stance toward the  control of predatory, migratory raptors (hawks). It is used with permission and is taken directly out of its Code of Ethics. It is the position of the North Atlanta Racing Pigeon Club to support and adopt this policy and all its mandates as its own.

310.19 While it is common knowledge within the pigeon racing community that killing, trapping or harassing raptors and predators is a violation of federal law, the American Racing Pigeon Union, Inc. makes it position clear.

"The AU does not condone the harassment or unauthorized trapping of hawks or falcons.  Any AU member found guilty in a state or federal court of law of illegally using a trap for the purposes of trapping hawks or falcons, shall be barred from flying competitively in any AU-sanctioned race for one year, followed by five years of probation.  If additional violations occur, membership will be terminated."

The American Racing Pigeon Union, Inc. and its members recognize that all wildlife is precious and each species and kind fills a particularly unique niche in nature's interconnected threads of life.

The American Racing Pigeon Union, Inc. further emphasizes its position that killing, trapping or harassing raptors and/or predators is not condoned.  AU members are expected to support and comply with this direction and all applicable federal laws.

The American Racing Pigeon Union, Inc. is a self-regulated organization and we uphold federal and state laws pertaining to migratory birds.  We are committed to remaining in the forefront of pigeon organizations in addressing responsibly the legal, ethical and scientific/health issues that our sport faces.

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