Falconry

General Falconry Information

For information on becoming a Kansas Falconer, or to obtain an application packet, please contact Sarah Navarro at sarah.navarro@ks.gov or 620-672-5911.

115-14-11. Falconry; general provisions (a) states, "Each falconer hunting or trapping raptors in Kansas shall possess any current hunting license, unless exempt pursuant to K.S.A. 32-919 and amendments thereto, and any other state or federal stamp, permit, certificate, or other issuance that may be required for hunting the species that the falconer is hunting. In addition, each nonresident falconer shall possess a current nonresident hunting license while participating in a falconry field trial or a department-approved special event."

Complete text of all Kansas Falconry regulations can be found at the Kansas Secretary of State website below, under Article 14. 

https://www.sos.ks.gov/publications/pubs_kar_Regs.aspx?KAR=115-14

Falconry Season Information

Season: Same as regular seasons.

Check the Kansas Hunting & Furharvesting Regulation Summary book for regular season dates, daily bag limits, possession limits, and stamps/permits required.

115-14-11. Falconry; general provisions (b) states, "Any falconry raptor may kill wildlife, including animals killed outside the established hunting season, if it was not the intent of the falconry permittee to kill the wildlife. The falconry raptor may be allowed to feed on the wildlife, but the permittee shall not take the wildlife, or any part of the wildlife, into possession."

Complete text of all Kansas Falconry regulations can be found at the Kansas Secretary of State website above, under Article 14. 

Migratory Extended Falconry

High Plains Extended: None

Early Zone Extended: Feb. 24 - March 10, 2025

Late Zone Extended: Feb. 24 - March 10, 2025

Southwest Zone Extended: Feb. 24 - March 10, 2025

Daily Bag Limit: No more than three migratory birds, including coot, dove, rail, crow, snipe, woodcock, and any migratory species - in combination such as one dove, one duck, and one woodcock or three doves. (Falconers may not exceed other limits on migratory birds. Be sure to check bag limits in the current Kansas Hunting & Furharvesting Regulation Summary book.

Possession Limit: Three times the daily bag limit.

Stamps/Permits Required: Kansas HIP Permit, Kansas Waterfowl Permit, Federal Duck Stamp

Falconry Trapping Information

General Trapping: January 1 - December 31

Peregrine Trapping: September 20 - October 20

Kansas Resident Falconers do not need a trapping permit for general trapping. Kansas Resident Falconers must notify the state of intent to capture peregrine by submitting the Falconry Trapping Authorization Application.

Non-resident Falconers must submit the Falconry Trapping Authorization Application form to be issued a trapping permit for falconry in Kansas. 

Frequently Asked Questions
Falconry FAQ (PDF 134.44 kB)

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The trapping season for passage peregrine falcons is SEPT 20 - OCT 20, 2024.

The Kansas allocation for passage peregrine falcon take is 5 for 2024. Trapping activities are only permitted east of the 100th meridian in Kansas.

The season will be open until 5 peregrines have been captured or the season ends. Falconers must notify the Department via email before any capture is attempted. Falconers capturing a peregrine must immediately email the Department. After the quota has been reached, the season is closed. A notice of closure will be posted at the top of this page and an email sent to all falconers who have notified the Department of their intent to attempt capture.

There is potential for capturing a peregrine in excess of the quota on the day the quota is met. Falconers capturing a peregrine after the quota has been met must immediately release the bird upon notification by the Department. Determination of which capture is in excess of the quota will be based on the date and time of the emailed notification of capture. 

Each falconer shall apply for and receive a permit from the Department before attempting to take a peregrine from the wild in Kansas. Due to the difference in trapping season dates, this permit could be in addition to a general falconry take permit if one has already been issued. Falconers must make sure their falconry permit allows for the take of passage peregrine falcons (general falconer or master falconer).

If not indicated on trapping application, you must email Jake George at jake.george@ks.gov and Sarah Navarro at sarah.navarro@ks.gov for notification of intent to attempt capture or to report a capture. 

Fish and Wildlife Service Requirements:

Falconers taking a passage peregrine are required to report their capture to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service by completing a 3-186a form (https://epermits.fws.gov/falcP/). 

Non-Resident falconers are required to provide a copy of their current falconry permit in addition to the above trapping application. Non-resident Falconers: Please email completed application and copy of current falconry license to sarah.navarro@ks.gov.

Fillable FALCONRY TRAP TAKE AUTHORIZATION.pdf 194.95 kB