3-200-79 Application Form Migratory Bird Special Purpose - Abatement Activities Using Raptors

A Federal Special Purpose Abatement permit is required for the purchase, sale, possession, and use of captive-bred raptors protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act for depredation situations.  An abatement permit does not authorize the killing or injuring of any migratory bird or other wildlife – additional federal and/or state authorization may be required. Raptors used for abatement must be captive bred and marked on the metatarsus with a seamless numbered band issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Only raptors that belong to you may be used under your abatement permit.

Abatement means the use of trained raptors to flush, haze, or take wildlife to reduce depredation problems, including threats to human health and safety. 

NOTE: You must hold a valid State Master Class falconry permit to apply.