Sport Falconry License Application
The sport of falconry (the use of raptors to obtain game animals) began in the 7th century and at times was restricted to the noblest of cultures. Historically, the effect of taking raptors from the wild has little impact to species abundance. Raptor populations were presumed to be at carrying capacity and falconers harvested only the number of birds that would be lost naturally before reaching breeding age. But as human populations and human induced population declines of raptors species increased (i.e. the use of DDT), most countries around the world began to regulate falconry.
All North American raptors are protected by federal and state laws including: the Endangered Species Act, the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, the Lacey Act, the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act, the Airborne Hunting Act, and various state statutes. Some of these federal laws allow the states to regulate the capture, possession, and use of raptors in Sport Falconry. Falconry in Arizona is defined as “the sport of hunting or taking quarry with a trained raptor.” The Arizona Game and Fish Department regulates the use of North American Raptors in Sport Falconry through state statutes, Arizona Game and Fish Commission Rules and Orders. These include:
- Applicable Arizona Revised Statutes – A.R.S. 17-101, 17-236, 17-301, 17-303, 17-304, 17-321, 17-371
- Applicable Arizona Rules – R12-4-102, R12-4-104, R12-4-106, R12-4-304, R12-4-318, R12-4-401, R12-4-402, R12-4-403, R12-4-405, R12-4-406, R12-4-407, R12-4-409, R12-4-412, R12-4-422, 428, R12-4-801, R12-4-802, R12-4-803
- Falconry Specific Rule: R12-4-422
- Arizona Game and Fish Commission Orders, See Commission Order 25
- AZGFD Laws and Rules
Fee: $145
License Valid: The license is valid until the third December from the date of issuance.
Looking for more falconry information?
If you are interested in Sport Falconry or becoming a falconer, visit the:
- North American Falconers Association’s website.
- Arizona Falconers Association’s website.
Once you have followed the guidance and completed the necessary steps to become a falconer, you can start your Sport Falconry License Application Form 2722-A
- Apprentice Information Files
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