Steller's Sea Eagle
Haliaeetus pelagicus
In Maine
Legal in Maine
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General Notes
Legal for falconry in multiple states.
Legal Status in Maine
Permit Requirements
Maine Falconry Permit + Prior Department Approval
Minimum Experience Level
Master
State-Specific Notes
Master falconers only. NOT allowed for Apprentice/General. Requires prior written Department approval per 09-137 C.M.R. ch. 4. Not native to Maine - captive-bred or legally transferred only. No US wild population. Federally legal per 50 CFR 21.82. Sea eagle from eastern Russia. Master: may possess up to 3 eagles total, counts toward 5 bird limit.
Allowed Experience Levels
Master