Falconry License
Statutory Authority: ECL 11-1003, ECL 11-1007, 6 NYCRR Part 173, and Part 175
A Falconry License authorizes the licensee to obtain, buy, sell, barter, possess, and train raptors for use in the sport of falconry, or the pursuit of small game.
Please note:
- A score of 80% or higher on the Falconry License Examination is required for your application to be considered.
- New Falconers (Apprentice) must obtain a sponsor (General or Master Falconer) prior to receiving a NYS Falconry License.
- Housing facilities must be completed and inspected prior to license issuance.
- Raptors captured from the wild may not be sold, bartered, or traded.
- A NYS Small Game Hunting License is required.
- A Federal USFWS Falconry License is required.
- Authorization is required before capturing a raptor. Raptor Capture Form (PDF 532 kb)
- This license expires on December 31st every 2 years.
- There is a $20.00 fee on this license.
Please contact the Special Licenses Unit with any questions or concerns about qualifying or applying for this license. Fill out the bottom portion of the Falconry Pamphlet (PDF 78.6 kb) to request an application and/or the Falconry Examination Information Packet. Send your request to the Department of Environmental Conservation Special Licenses Unit.
NYSDEC
Special Licenses Unit
625 Broadway
Albany, NY 12233-4752
518-402-8985
List of applicable Laws and Regulations
- New York Environmental Conservation Law (ECL) to read visit Department of State website at http://public.leginfo.state.ny.us/menuf.cgi
- 11-1003
- 11-1007
- New York Codes Rules and Regulations (6NYCRR)
