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.
They were all just doing what comes natural. The bird was hunting, the dog was trying to run to safety and the boy was just protecting his dog. That said, in today's world, Dad and son need to learn that they don't have to go into details. Best not to use words like stepping and kicking around some people.
"the term “bird of prey” shall mean and include any of the following birds:— eagle, osprey, hawk, owl, kite, falcon or vulture."
A vulture is a bird of prey?
What the boy did is not in violation of the statute you posted.