Note: This year's peregrine falcon permit application will be open between 8 a.m. on Feb. 1 and 11:59 p.m. on March 31.

Falconry

Information regarding falconry and falconry regulations in Utah

Review this page for state and federal rules governing falconry in Utah, as well as instructions for applying to be a falconer and requirements for current falconers.

— View Utah Administrative Rule R657-20: Falconry

— View Federal falconry standards and falconry permitting (50 CFR-21.29)

The Federal 3-186a database is back online. You must use it to document the capture, transfer, banding or rebanding of falconry birds. You must also send copies of your Federal 3-186a forms to DWR at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

2025 peregrine falcon permit application update

• Seventeen (17) falconry take permits are available in 2025, including sixteen (16) for Utah residents and one (1) for nonresidents.
• No other take limits on sensitive raptor species are posted.
• The 2025 falconry take application period for peregrine falcons will be open between 8 a.m. on Feb. 1, 2025 and 11:59 p.m. on March 31, 2025. Apply now.
• The 2025 peregrine falcon take season will be open between May 1 and Aug. 31, 2025.

Falconry applications and forms

• Falconry capture report
• Falconry annual report
• Resident apprentice class falconer COR application – PDF (143.87 KB)
• Resident general or master class falconer COR application – PDF (144.95 KB)
• Utah falconry raptor capture permit application – PDF (67.95 KB)
• Falconer change of address form
• Migratory bird acquisition and disposition report form 3-186A – PDF (61.16 KB)
• Questions about Utah's Falconry Program? Contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Important dates

• Visit our wildlife calendar for application dates, deadlines and season dates.

Other information

• Falconry study guide – PDF (475.41 KB)
• Procedures for becoming an apprentice falconer – PDF (24.86 KB)
• Guidelines for raptor housing and equipment
• Utah Falconers Association