Photo by: Craig A. Koppie The Maryland Department of Natural Resources will allow the capture, for falconry purposes, of 5 passage peregrine falcons in 2024. A special peregrine falcon permit is required. In order to limit the capture of passage peregrine falcons, a special permitting system has been instituted.
Thirty peregrine falcon permits will be awarded based on a random drawing of permit applications received. There is a nonrefundable $10 fee for resident and $50 fee for nonresident falconers. All applicants must have a current general or master falconry permit. Nonresident falconers must provide a copy of their current state and federal falconry permit.
Applications must be postmarked by August 23, 2024. The season for trapping a passage peregrine falcon will be September 20 through October 20, 2024. There will be a mandatory call-in system. Any falconer who takes a passage peregrine falcon must call in and report the take by 8 pm of the day of capture. The season will be immediately closed and announced on the call-in phone line once the number of passage peregrine falcons authorized by the final federal allocation for Maryland has been taken.
Related Permits
Falconry Permit/License
Request by E-mail:
georgia.johnson@maryland.gov
wildlifepermits.dnr@maryland.gov
Request by Phone:
301-501-0202
410-260-8540
Toll-free in Maryland:
1-877-620-8DNR [8367], Extension 8540
TTY: users call via MD Relay 711
Request by Mail:
Wildlife Permit Coordinator
MD DNR- Wildlife and Heritage Service
580 Taylor Ave., E-1
Annapolis MD 21401
The Tawes State Office Building is open to customers by appointment only; walk-in customers will not be accepted without a confirmed appointment.
To schedule wildlife permit appointments please email
wildlifepermits.dnr@maryland.gov or call 410-260-8540.
