Idaho Administrative Code
Title IDAPA 13 - Fish and Game, Department of
Rule 13.01.14 - RULES GOVERNING FALCONRY
Section 13.01.14.102 - FALCONRY PERMIT

Universal Citation: ID Admin Code 13.01.14.102

Current through August 31, 2023

01. Falconry Permit. No person may possess, capture, or transfer, any raptor for the purpose of falconry, or use a raptor for taking other wildlife, unless that person has an Idaho Falconry Permit. Idaho Falconry Permits are not transferable to another person. (4-6-23)

02. Permit Classification. Three (3) classes of Idaho Falconry Permit are available: Apprentice, General, and Master. Only holders of Master Falconry permits are eligible to obtain Eagle Falconry or Peregrine Capture permits. Permits may be obtained by completing application on a form prescribed by the Department. Permit issuance is subject to the Department's verification the applicant meets federal age, experience, and other prerequisites for the respective permit class. Passage of the Idaho Falconry Examination administered by the Department by a score of at least eighty percent (80%) is a permit prerequisite for persons who have not held an Idaho falconry permit or equivalent authorization within the past five (5) years, or who are a new U.S. resident or visitor. The numbers and species authorized for possession by each class of Idaho Falconry Permit are subject to federal restrictions. (4-6-23)

03. Exemption for Temporary Use. Nonresident falconers who do not intend to become Idaho residents, who have valid authorization from a federal, tribal, or another state, territory, or country's agency equivalent to an Idaho Falconry or federal Raptor Propagation Permit, may temporarily import from another state, possess, or transport raptor(s) listed under such authorization: (4-6-23)

a. For not more than thirty (30) days in a calendar year, without purchasing an Idaho Falconry Permit. (4-6-23)

b. For more than thirty (30) days in a calendar year, provided they have passed the Idaho Falconry Examination administered by the Department within the past five (5) years with a score of at least eighty percent (80%) and obtain a Temporary Idaho Falconry Permit (which is valid for up to four (4) months, and may be renewed). (4-6-23)

04. Falconers Moving to Idaho. Any nonresident falconer moving into Idaho who intends to become an Idaho resident must: obtain an Idaho Falconry Permit within thirty (30) days of such move; provide signed verification of intent to become an Idaho resident; and surrender any equivalent permit issued by another state. The Department will determine the appropriate class of Idaho Falconry Permit equivalent to the non-Idaho authorization held by the falconer, based on the documentation provided in the permit application. (4-6-23)

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