Tennessee Awarded Permit to Allow Trapping of One Peregrine Falcon for Use in Falconry

NASHVILLE --- This year, for the first time, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has awarded Tennessee one permit allowing the trapping of one Peregrine falcon for the use in falconry.

 

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency will award this permit to the winner of a draw to be held on Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2011. Falconers may see a print-ready application by clicking here. Resident and non-resident master and general falconers are eligible for participation in the draw. Completed applications must be mailed by Aug. 10.

 

The population of Peregrine falcons, through state and federal conservation efforts, has recovered enough since their near-extinction in the early 20th century to allow for a limited take of these birds for the use in falconry.

 

“This is a unique opportunity for falconers since Peregrines were the primary birds used in falconry until the early 1900s,” said Walter Cook, TWRA Statewide Falconry Coordinator.

 

For more information, contact Walter Cook at walter.cook@tn.gov or (615) 781-6647.

 

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