Michigan falconry license
Checked 2026-11-04 against official sources — see the links at the bottom. General guidance only; always confirm with the state agency before you apply.
First-year fees
Ask the agency — Michigan DNR does not publish the falconry permit fee online; the permit specialist issues the application packet (Form PR2674) with current fees
Confirm the current permit fee, exam schedule and minimum-age/class rules with the Michigan DNR permit specialist before applying.
Exam & minimum age
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Minimum age: —
Classes: Apprentice → General → Master
Birds by class & trapping
Michigan regulates falconry under Chapter 10 of its Wildlife Conservation Order, which runs alongside the federal framework (50 CFR 21.82); class structure, sponsor requirements and possession limits follow the state order. Contact the DNR falconry permit specialist for the current species-by-class table.
Notes from the official sources
The DNR falconry page provides the falconry welcome packet (apprentice steps, sponsorship agreement), acquisition/disposition reporting and raptor capture applications; regulation of record is Wildlife Conservation Order Chapter 10.
Official sources for this page
- https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/managing-resources/wildlife/wildlife-permits/falconry
- https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/managing-resources/laws/orders/wildlife-conservation-order
Regulations change. Verify every figure against these sources and the agency's current rules before you rely on it.
Getting geared up in Michigan?
Most states' equipment inspection lists overlap heavily — Aylmeri jesses, a weathering-resistant leash and swivel, a bath pan, a weathering perch and a graduated scale. Build a list matched to your class and climate with the equipment checklist builder, or print the start-up equipment checklist for your mews inspection visit. Comparing neighboring states? Back to the full state matrix.