Utah Falconry Program

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.

• Utah Administrative Rule R657-20: Falconry
• Federal falconry standards and falconry permitting (50 CFR-21.29)

You must use the Federal 3-186a database 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..

2026 peregrine falcon permit application update

• Seventeen (17) falconry take permits are available in 2026, including sixteen (16) for Utah residents and one (1) for a nonresident.
• No other take limits on sensitive raptor species are posted.
• The 2026 falconry take application period for peregrine falcons was open between 8 a.m. on Feb. 1 and 11:59 p.m. on March 31, 2026.
• The peregrine falcon take season is open between May 1 and Aug. 31, 2026.

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)
• 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