[proudofthesouth]

When I lived out in the country and owned Yorkshire Terriers I had to keep an eye out for hawks that were hunting. As soon as I spotted a hawk the dogs would be taken inside.

[Rb ver. 2.0]

CHAPTER 131. INLAND FISHERIES AND GAME AND OTHER NATURAL RESOURCES

Chapter 131: Section 75A. Birds of prey

Section 75A. A person, unless he holds a special permit or license issued by the director, shall not hunt or have in his possession a bird of prey. No person shall take, molest, disturb, destroy or have in his possession the nest or eggs of any such bird, unless otherwise authorized by the director. For the purposes of this section, the term “bird of prey” shall mean and include any of the following birds:— eagle, osprey, hawk, owl, kite, falcon or vulture.

Couldn't find the penalty but in an uber liberal state like Mass, I'd bet it's hefty.

[Abby4116]

Your link goes to the Miami Herald.

[1rudeboy]

hawk: mmm . . . dachsund

[Tinian]

[savedbygrace]

"I was stunned.”

Mr. Campo, you are officially disqualified as the protector of your family. You are now reduced to the role of merely commenting on Internet blogs and discussions as if you were a mensch.

[19th LA Inf]

A pair of red-tailed hawks nested across the road from my house this past summer. I hope they come back, as I like to watch them. Each evening they watched the back yard and seemed to be catching something, most likely grasshoppers. But, I must admit, a few years ago one tried to carry off a turkey decoy that a hunter friend was covering.

[BluH2o]

A few years ago I was out in the pre-dawn darkness doing my two mile jog/power walk. In order to increase my visibility to passing motorists (no sidewalks) I wear a reflective vest and a white hat or toque depending on the season. It was colder weather so I was wearing my white toque. I had what I think was a large owl, not a hawk, swoop down on me from behind and at the last moment pull up and fly past me just a foot or so above my head. Since it was a stealth attack by the owl I didn't hear a thing and was only aware of it as it swept past in front of me. Convinced the owl saw the white wool cap, thought it was breakfast, only to discover it was attached to something larger and way to heavy to fly off with ... thus the last second decision to abort.