Steller's Sea Eagle
Haliaeetus pelagicus
In West Virginia
Legal in West Virginia
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General Notes
Legal for falconry in multiple states.
Legal Status in West Virginia
Permit Requirements
West Virginia Falconry Permit + Additional Documentation
Minimum Experience Level
Master
State-Specific Notes
Master falconers only. NOT allowed for Apprentice/General. Requires additional documentation per federal regulations. Not native to US - captive-bred or legally transferred only. Federally legal per 50 CFR 21.82. Master: counts toward raptor possession limits.
Allowed Experience Levels
Master