| Federal |
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Migratory Bird Permit Office
PO Box 25486
Lakewood , CO 80225
(303)236-8171
Fax: (303)236-8017 |
| A falconry permit is required to practice the sport of falconry. The falconry permit is a joint State/Federal process. You need only apply to your State for a falconry permit; the Fish and Wildlife Service will cosign the State permit. Contact this office for information on all types of migratory birds. |
| Breeding application is done through this office. (Raising application is done through state) |
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| State |
Colorado Department of Natural Resources
Division of Wildlife
License Services
6060 Broadway
DENVER , CO 80216
(303)268-0143 |
| Contact Division for "Raptor Information Packet" containing guidelines and assistance for exam.
Link: http://wildlife.state.co.us/special_licensing/Applications/Index.asp
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| Resident Raptor License: Must be licensed by both federal and state agencies. Jointly issued and cosigned. State Fee: $89.25 for 3- years, Federal Fee: $25 state application will be forwarded to federal government Requires examination Apprentice Class: must be 14 yrs of age or older and have a sponsor who is a master class. General Class: must be 18 yrs of age or older and have 2 years experience as an apprentice. Master Class: requires 5 years experience at general level. |
| Breeding license is separate from falconry license. |
| Importation Permit: Call for information regarding specific species. |
| Transfer of birds: Must notify Division of Wildlife. |
| All birds must be banded. (Different bands for different species.) |
| Non-Commercial Wildlife Park License required for possession of upland game birds.
Link: http://wildlife.state.co.us/special_licensing/Applications/pdf/No
nCommApp.pdf
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| NOTE: An individual bird may not be registered for both falconry and breeding. |
| NOTE: Must report any lost, released, or deceased birds to state and federal agencies. |
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