Steller's Sea Eagle
Haliaeetus pelagicus
In Indiana
Legal in Indiana
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Large
General Notes
Legal for falconry in multiple states.
Legal Status in Indiana
Permit Requirements
Indiana Falconry License + Department Approval + Eagle Documentation
Minimum Experience Level
Master
State-Specific Notes
Master falconers only. NOT allowed for Apprentice/General. Max 3 eagles total (golden, white-tailed, Steller's sea eagle in aggregate) if department approves request (t)(3)(D)). Must submit experience documentation handling large raptors and 2 letters of reference (t)(3)(E)). Not native to IN - captive-bred or legally transferred only. No US wild population. Federally legal per 50 CFR 21.82. Master: counts toward 5 wild raptor limit.
Allowed Experience Levels
Master