Legal Falconry Species in New Hampshire
Complete list of raptor species legal for falconry in New Hampshire
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 |
NH Falconry Permit |
All experience levels. APPRENTICE: Fis 813.02 restricts apprentices to kestrel or RTH only. May be t... |
Barn Owl Tyto alba |
General |
NH Falconry Permit |
General and Master falconers only. NOT allowed for apprentices (Fis 813.02). Native to NH (seasonal ... |
Barred Owl Strix varia |
General |
NH Falconry Permit |
General and Master falconers only. NOT allowed for apprentices (Fis 813.02). Native to NH year-round... |
Boreal Owl Aegolius funereus |
General |
NH Falconry Permit |
General and Master falconers only. NOT allowed for apprentices (Fis 813.02). Very rare in NH (boreal... |
Broad-winged Hawk Buteo platypterus |
General |
NH Falconry Permit |
General and Master falconers only. NOT allowed for apprentices (Fis 813.02). Native to NH (common br... |
Cooper's Hawk Accipiter cooperii |
General |
NH Falconry Permit |
General and Master falconers only. NOT allowed for apprentices (Fis 813.02). Native to NH year-round... |
Ferruginous Hawk Buteo regalis |
General |
NH Falconry Permit |
General and Master falconers only. NOT allowed for apprentices (Fis 813.02). Not native to NH (weste... |
Golden Eagle Aquila chrysaetos |
Master |
NH Falconry Permit + Federal Golden Eagle Permit |
Master falconers only. NOT allowed for Apprentice/General (Fis 813.02). Requires federal golden eagl... |
Great Gray Owl Strix nebulosa |
General |
NH Falconry Permit |
General and Master falconers only. NOT allowed for apprentices (Fis 813.02). Native to NH (rare wint... |
Great Horned Owl Bubo virginianus |
General |
NH Falconry Permit |
General and Master falconers only. NOT allowed for apprentices (Fis 813.02). Native to NH year-round... |
Gyrfalcon Falco rusticolus |
General |
NH Falconry Permit |
General and Master falconers only. NOT allowed for apprentices (Fis 813.02). Not native to NH (Arcti... |
Harris's Hawk Parabuteo unicinctus |
General |
NH Falconry Permit |
General and Master falconers only. NOT allowed for apprentices (Fis 813.02). Not native to NH (south... |
Long-eared Owl Asio otus |
General |
NH Falconry Permit |
General and Master falconers only. NOT allowed for apprentices (Fis 813.02). Native to NH (breeding ... |
Merlin Falco columbarius |
General |
NH Falconry Permit |
General and Master falconers only. NOT allowed for apprentices (Fis 813.02). Native to NH (migrant/w... |
Northern Goshawk Accipiter gentilis |
General |
NH Falconry Permit |
General and Master falconers only. NOT allowed for apprentices (Fis 813.02). Native to NH (northern ... |
Northern Harrier Circus hudsonius |
General |
NH Falconry Permit |
General and Master falconers only. NOT allowed for apprentices (Fis 813.02). Native to NH (marshes, ... |
Northern Saw-whet Owl Aegolius acadicus |
General |
NH Falconry Permit |
General and Master falconers only. NOT allowed for apprentices (Fis 813.02). Native to NH year-round... |
Peregrine Falcon Falco peregrinus |
General |
NH Falconry Permit |
General and Master falconers only. NOT allowed for apprentices (Fis 813.02). Native to NH (migrant/r... |
Prairie Falcon Falco mexicanus |
General |
NH Falconry Permit |
General and Master falconers only. NOT allowed for apprentices (Fis 813.02). Not native to NH (weste... |
Red-shouldered Hawk Buteo lineatus |
General |
NH Falconry Permit |
General and Master falconers only. NOT allowed for apprentices (Fis 813.02). Native to NH (more comm... |
Red-tailed Hawk Buteo jamaicensis |
Apprentice |
NH Falconry Permit |
All experience levels. APPRENTICE: Fis 813.02 restricts apprentices to kestrel or RTH only. Must be ... |
Rough-legged Hawk Buteo lagopus |
General |
NH Falconry Permit |
General and Master falconers only. NOT allowed for apprentices (Fis 813.02). Native to NH (winter vi... |
Sharp-shinned Hawk Accipiter striatus |
General |
NH Falconry Permit |
General and Master falconers only. NOT allowed for apprentices (Fis 813.02). Native to NH (year-roun... |
Short-eared Owl Asio flammeus |
General |
NH Falconry Permit |
General and Master falconers only. NOT allowed for apprentices (Fis 813.02). Native to NH (rare wint... |
Snowy Owl Bubo scandiacus |
General |
NH Falconry Permit |
General and Master falconers only. NOT allowed for apprentices (Fis 813.02). Native to NH (rare irre... |
Steller's Sea Eagle Haliaeetus pelagicus |
Master |
NH Falconry Permit + Prior Authorization |
Master falconers only. NOT allowed for Apprentice/General. Requires prior authorization for possessi... |
Swainson's Hawk Buteo swainsoni |
General |
NH Falconry Permit (Captive-bred only) |
General and Master falconers only. NOT allowed for apprentices (Fis 813.02). Not native to NH. WILD ... |
White-tailed Eagle Haliaeetus albicilla |
Master |
NH Falconry Permit + Prior Authorization |
Master falconers only. NOT allowed for Apprentice/General. Requires prior authorization for possessi... |