Non-Residents Transferring or Taking Raptors
from Kentucky for Falconry

Non-residents transferring raptors from Kentucky for falconry purposes: 

Ø     Any class falconry permittee may trade or transfer a raptor from Kentucky with prior written approval from the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KDFWR).  To transfer raptors from Kentucky , an applicant MUST submit the following to KDFWR:  (1) non-resident falconry transfer application and (2) legible copies of the permittee’s federal and state falconry permits.

Ø     Once approved by KDFWR, the authorized application will serve as written approval from the state for the transfer.

Ø     A migratory bird acquisition and disposition report (Form 3-186A) must be submitted within five (5) days of the transfer.  The form should be sent to the following: (1) original and a copy to the USFWS; (2) retain a personal copy; and (3) send a copy to KDFWR (Attn. Shawchyi Vorisek).

Non-residents taking raptors from Kentucky for falconry purposes:

Ø     A non-resident of Kentucky can take and export raptors from the wild for falconry purposes by submitting an application to KDFWR at least fifteen (15) days prior to the date the permit is desired.

Ø     The following must be submitted to KDFWR:  (1) a non-resident falconry take application and (2) legible copies of the permittee’s federal and state falconry permits.

Ø     Once, approved, the applicant will be sent a permit from KDFWR authorizing the take.

Ø     Prior to the take, the permittee must purchase and have in his/her possession a Kentucky non-resident hunting license (currently $115).

Ø     A migratory bird acquisition and disposition report (Form 3-186A) must be submitted within five (5) days of the activity.  The form should be sent to the following: (1) original and a copy to the USFWS; (2) retain a personal copy; and (3) send a copy to KDFWR (Attn. Shawchyi Vorisek).

Ø     A Falconry Take Location Report should also be submitted to KDFWR indicating the location of each bird taken.