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| Question about Pets:Is it possible to keep a peregrine falcon as a pet? |
The Peregrine Falcon was an endangered species, but has been removed from the list.
"The Peregrine Falcon was removed from the U.S. Threatened and Endangered Species list on August 25, 1999. In 2003, some States began issuing limited numbers of falconry permits for Peregrines, due to the success of the recovery program."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/peregrine_f...
While you can not own one as a pet, you can have one if you are a licensed falconer. You can get more info on falconry in the US here: http://www.falconryacademy.com/...
You need both state and federal licenses to be a falconer. Here is an example of the Arizona licenses procedure, which stipulates: "Once your state license is approved, you must now apply for your federal falconry license. Fill out the necessary federal paperwork and mail to the USFWS Migratory Birds Permit Office in Albuquerque, NM."
http://www.azgfd.gov/eservices/special_l...
Check out the requirements of your state before you start looking for a bird. The licensing procedure is very stringent, and you must show not only that you have the knowledge to keep the bird properly, but that your facilities meet state and federal standards.
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