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Re: Are permits required for exotic birds of prey?

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Posted by Hans on January 26, 2002 at 16:47:34:

In Reply to: Are permits required for exotic birds of prey? posted by Raven on January 22, 2002 at 09:58:50:

Permits are not required to possess exotic raptors in the US, but if one wishes to HUNT with one then a falconry permit is still needed. Most raptor breeders in the US are in fact falconers and usually sell their birds to people who have raptor permits only (falconers, rehabers, educators) it's a matter of "ethics" . An exotic raptor is still a raptor and only qualified people should handle them, at least in my opinion.
If for any reason(s) one can not obtain a permit to possess a native raptor then an exotic one like a martial eagle should be out of the question!

: Im getting a kukaberra (i know, a kingfisher, not a falcon or hawk) but it is a bird of prey...In PA, no permit for these guys is required...Does the same work if i were interested in a Martial eagle or similar bird? My friend has one, and says that no special permits are required in this state for exotic birds of prey that do not occur in the US?

: Thanx in advance...

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Hey now...no need to be harsh, Raven 01/28/02 (2)
- Re: Hey now...no need to be harsh, Hans 02/03/02 (1)
  - Re: defenetly understand, more, Raven 02/07/02 (0)

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: Permits are not required to possess exotic raptors in the US, but if one wishes to HUNT with one then a falconry permit is still needed. Most raptor breeders in the US are in fact falconers and usually sell their birds to people who have raptor permits only (falconers, rehabers, educators) it's a matter of "ethics" . An exotic raptor is still a raptor and only qualified people should handle them, at least in my opinion. : If for any reason(s) one can not obtain a permit to possess a native raptor then an exotic one like a martial eagle should be out of the question! : : : Im getting a kukaberra (i know, a kingfisher, not a falcon or hawk) but it is a bird of prey...In PA, no permit for these guys is required...Does the same work if i were interested in a Martial eagle or similar bird? My friend has one, and says that no special permits are required in this state for exotic birds of prey that do not occur in the US? : : Thanx in advance...

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