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The State of Wisconsin's resident falconry permit is a 3-year permit for which there is a fee of $75. This permit has three classes identified: Apprentice Class, in which the permittee is at least 14 years old and is sponsored by a falconer possessing a General or Master falconry permit. The Apprentice falconer is restricted to possession of 1 American Kestrel or 1 Red-tailed Hawk. The General Class permitttee must be at least 18 years old and must have at least 2 years experience as a falconer. A General Class permittee may not possess more than 2 raptors and may not obtain more than 2 raptors from the wild during any 12-month period. A Master Class permittee must have at least 5 years experience as a falconer, and may not obtain more than 2 raptors from the wild and possess more than 3 raptors during any 12-month period.
Both General and Master Class falconers may not take, transport, or possess a golden eagle or any endangered or threatened species, except properly marked captive-reared species. Additionally, General Class falconers may not take, transport, or possess a merlin eyas.
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| License Type: |
Original
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| Duration: |
3 years
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| Fees: |
$75 payable to the Wisconsin DNR and $25 payable to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.
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| Prerequisites: |
Applicant must pass a multiple choice exam administered by regional conservation warden or wildlife biologist. Applicant's falconry facilities and equipment must be inspected to ensure compliance with Federal and State standards.
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| Required Documentation: |
Completed federal and state falconry application and results from multiple choice exam and raptor facilities inspection.
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| Additional Information: |
For additional information, including suggested reading materials, contact the Wisconsin DNR's Endangered Resources Program.
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| Instructions: |
Meet the prerequisites listed and submit all required documentation to WI DNR - Endangered Resources, PO Box 7921, Madison, WI 53707.
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| Wisconsin Statutes: |
No statute(s) apply.
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Contact Information
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ENDANGERED RESOURCES
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(608)266-7012
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(608)266-2925
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P.O. BOX 7921,
ER/4,
Madison,
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53707
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| Street Address: |
101 South Webster,
MADISON,
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53707
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For additional assistance with business-related license, permit and registration information please email the Department of Commerce's Business Development Assistance Center or phone them at 1-800-HELP-BUS(iness) (1-800-435-7287).
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