Legal Falconry Species in New York
Complete list of raptor species legal for falconry in New York
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 |
State Falconry License |
All experience levels. APPRENTICE: Must possess ONLY ONE kestrel OR red-tailed hawk (passage only, n... |
Barn Owl Tyto alba |
General |
State Falconry License |
General and Master falconers. Native owl species. Federal standards apply. General: max 3 birds. Mas... |
Barred Owl Strix varia |
General |
State Falconry License |
General and Master falconers. Native owl species. Federal standards apply. General: max 3 birds. Mas... |
Broad-winged Hawk Buteo platypterus |
General |
State Falconry License |
General and Master falconers. Native buteo species. Federal standards apply. General: max 3 birds to... |
Cooper's Hawk Accipiter cooperii |
General |
State Falconry License |
General and Master falconers. Native accipiter species found in NY. Federal standards apply. General... |
Eastern Screech-Owl Megascops asio |
General |
State Falconry License |
General and Master falconers. Native owl species. Federal standards apply. General: max 3 birds. Mas... |
Ferruginous Hawk Buteo regalis |
General |
State Falconry License |
General and Master falconers. Native buteo species. Federal standards apply. General: max 3 birds to... |
Great Horned Owl Bubo virginianus |
General |
State Falconry License |
General and Master falconers. Native owl species. Federal standards apply. General: max 3 birds. Mas... |
Gyrfalcon Falco rusticolus |
General |
State Falconry License |
General and Master falconers. Non-native, captive-bred only (no wild population in NY). Federal stan... |
Harris's Hawk Parabuteo unicinctus |
General |
State Falconry License |
General and Master falconers. Non-native species, popular captive-bred. Cannot wild-capture in NY bu... |
Long-eared Owl Asio otus |
General |
State Falconry License |
General and Master falconers. Native owl species. Federal standards apply. General: max 3 birds. Mas... |
Merlin Falco columbarius |
General |
State Falconry License |
General and Master falconers. Native falcon species. Federal standards apply. General: max 3 birds. ... |
Northern Goshawk Accipiter gentilis |
General |
State Falconry License |
General and Master falconers. Native accipiter species found in NY. Federal standards apply. General... |
Northern Saw-whet Owl Aegolius acadicus |
General |
State Falconry License |
General and Master falconers. Native owl species. Federal standards apply. General: max 3 birds. Mas... |
Peregrine Falcon Falco peregrinus |
General |
State Falconry License |
General and Master falconers. Native falcon species. Federal standards apply. General: max 3 birds. ... |
Prairie Falcon Falco mexicanus |
General |
State Falconry License |
General and Master falconers. Native falcon species. Federal standards apply. General: max 3 birds. ... |
Red-shouldered Hawk Buteo lineatus |
General |
State Falconry License |
General and Master falconers. Native buteo species. Federal standards apply. General: max 3 birds to... |
Red-tailed Hawk Buteo jamaicensis |
Apprentice |
State Falconry License |
All experience levels. APPRENTICE: Must possess ONLY ONE passage red-tailed hawk OR kestrel (no nest... |
Rough-legged Hawk Buteo lagopus |
General |
State Falconry License |
General and Master falconers. Native buteo species. Federal standards apply. General: max 3 birds to... |
Sharp-shinned Hawk Accipiter striatus |
General |
State Falconry License |
General and Master falconers. Native accipiter species found in NY. Federal standards apply. General... |
Short-eared Owl Asio flammeus |
General |
State Falconry License |
General and Master falconers. Native owl species. Federal standards apply. General: max 3 birds. Mas... |
Steller's Sea Eagle Haliaeetus pelagicus |
Master |
State Falconry License + Federal Eagle Permit |
Master falconers only. Non-native species. Masters may not possess more than 3 white-tailed or Stell... |
Swainson's Hawk Buteo swainsoni |
General |
State Falconry License |
General and Master falconers. Native buteo species. Federal standards apply. General: max 3 birds to... |
White-tailed Eagle Haliaeetus albicilla |
Master |
State Falconry License + Federal Eagle Permit |
Master falconers only. Non-native species. Masters may not possess more than 3 white-tailed or Stell... |