Steller's Sea Eagle
Haliaeetus pelagicus
In New Hampshire
Legal in New Hampshire
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Large
General Notes
Legal for falconry in multiple states.
Legal Status in New Hampshire
Permit Requirements
NH Falconry Permit + Prior Authorization
Minimum Experience Level
Master
State-Specific Notes
Master falconers only. NOT allowed for Apprentice/General. Requires prior authorization for possession of large sea eagles. Not native to NH - captive-bred or legally transferred only. No US wild population. Federally legal per 50 CFR 21.82. Sea eagle from eastern Russia. Master: counts toward 5 wild raptor limit, max 2 wild/year.
Allowed Experience Levels
Master