Legal Falconry Species in North Dakota
Complete list of raptor species legal for falconry in North Dakota
Information provided for reference only. Always verify with official sources before making decisions. Regulations may have changed since this information was last updated.
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| Species | Experience Level | Permit Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
American Kestrel Falco sparverius |
Apprentice |
North Dakota Falconry Permit |
All experience levels. APPRENTICE: May possess only ONE raptor. May be taken at ANY AGE per federal ... |
Barn Owl Tyto alba |
General |
North Dakota Falconry Permit |
General and Master falconers only. NOT allowed for apprentices. Rare in North Dakota (southeastern c... |
Barred Owl Strix varia |
General |
North Dakota Falconry Permit |
General and Master falconers only. NOT allowed for apprentices. Rare in North Dakota (eastern border... |
Broad-winged Hawk Buteo platypterus |
General |
North Dakota Falconry Permit |
General and Master falconers only. NOT allowed for apprentices. Native to North Dakota (migrant, sum... |
Burrowing Owl Athene cunicularia |
General |
North Dakota Falconry Permit |
General and Master falconers only. NOT allowed for apprentices. Native to North Dakota (breeding sea... |
Cooper's Hawk Accipiter cooperii |
General |
North Dakota Falconry Permit |
General and Master falconers only. NOT allowed for apprentices per 50 CFR 21.82. Native to North Dak... |
Ferruginous Hawk Buteo regalis |
General |
North Dakota Falconry Permit |
General and Master falconers only. NOT allowed for apprentices. Native to North Dakota (winter visit... |
Great Horned Owl Bubo virginianus |
General |
North Dakota Falconry Permit |
General and Master falconers only. NOT allowed for apprentices. Native to North Dakota year-round (v... |
Gyrfalcon Falco rusticolus |
General |
North Dakota Falconry Permit |
General and Master falconers only. NOT allowed for apprentices. Winter visitor to North Dakota (Arct... |
Harris's Hawk Parabuteo unicinctus |
General |
North Dakota Falconry Permit |
General and Master falconers only. NOT allowed for apprentices. Not native to North Dakota (southwes... |
Long-eared Owl Asio otus |
General |
North Dakota Falconry Permit |
General and Master falconers only. NOT allowed for apprentices. Native to North Dakota (breeding sea... |
Merlin Falco columbarius |
General |
North Dakota Falconry Permit |
General and Master falconers only. NOT allowed for apprentices. Native to North Dakota (migrant). Ma... |
Northern Goshawk Accipiter gentilis |
General |
North Dakota Falconry Permit |
General and Master falconers only. NOT allowed for apprentices. Native to North Dakota (year-round, ... |
Northern Harrier Circus hudsonius |
General |
North Dakota Falconry Permit |
General and Master falconers only. NOT allowed for apprentices. Native to North Dakota (migrant, gra... |
Northern Saw-whet Owl Aegolius acadicus |
General |
North Dakota Falconry Permit |
General and Master falconers only. NOT allowed for apprentices. Native to North Dakota (winter visit... |
Peregrine Falcon Falco peregrinus |
General |
North Dakota Falconry Permit |
General and Master falconers only. NOT allowed for apprentices. Native to North Dakota (migrant). Ma... |
Prairie Falcon Falco mexicanus |
General |
North Dakota Falconry Permit |
General and Master falconers only. NOT allowed for apprentices. Native to North Dakota (year-round, ... |
Red-tailed Hawk Buteo jamaicensis |
Apprentice |
North Dakota Falconry Permit |
All experience levels. APPRENTICE: May possess only ONE raptor (passage or adult, no nestlings per 5... |
Rough-legged Hawk Buteo lagopus |
General |
North Dakota Falconry Permit |
General and Master falconers only. NOT allowed for apprentices. Native to North Dakota (common winte... |
Sharp-shinned Hawk Accipiter striatus |
General |
North Dakota Falconry Permit |
General and Master falconers only. NOT allowed for apprentices. Native to North Dakota (migrant, win... |
Short-eared Owl Asio flammeus |
General |
North Dakota Falconry Permit |
General and Master falconers only. NOT allowed for apprentices. Native to North Dakota (summer resid... |
Snowy Owl Bubo scandiacus |
General |
North Dakota Falconry Permit |
General and Master falconers only. NOT allowed for apprentices. Native to North Dakota (winter visit... |
Steller's Sea Eagle Haliaeetus pelagicus |
Master |
North Dakota Falconry Permit (Captive-bred only) |
Master falconers only. NOT allowed for Apprentice/General. Not native to North Dakota - captive-bred... |
Swainson's Hawk Buteo swainsoni |
General |
North Dakota Falconry Permit (Captive-bred only) |
General and Master falconers only. NOT allowed for apprentices. Native to North Dakota (summer resid... |
White-tailed Eagle Haliaeetus albicilla |
Master |
North Dakota Falconry Permit (Captive-bred only) |
Master falconers only. NOT allowed for Apprentice/General. Not native to North Dakota - captive-bred... |