New Hampshire 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
$50 initial fee (RSA 209-A:2)
Permits expire December 31 and run no more than 3 years from issuance or renewal (Fis 813.01(b))
Renewal fees and procedures are set by NHFG rule; a current New Hampshire hunting license and applicable stamps are required (Fis 813.01(e)).
Exam & minimum age
Exam: 100 questions, 80% to pass. Falconry exam of 100 questions covering natural history, basic biology, disease and treatment, housing facilities, handling/training/use of raptors, and state and federal law; 80% to pass (Fis 813.01(g)–(h)).
Minimum age: 12 — New Hampshire adopts the federal falconry regulations (Fis 813.01(c): 50 CFR 21.29), whose minimum age is 12; applications from under-18 applicants require a parent or guardian signature (Fis 813.01(i)(8)).
Classes: Apprentice → General → Master
Birds by class & trapping
New Hampshire incorporates 50 CFR 21.29 wholesale (Fis 813.01(c)): Apprentice 1 wild-caught raptor (American kestrel, red-tailed or red-shouldered hawk), General up to 3, Master up to 5 — confirm current class specifics with NH Fish & Game.
Take seasons and methods follow the federal framework under 50 CFR 21.29 as adopted by Fis 813.01; NHFG's Title Fis 813 rules govern falconry permits and practice statewide.
Notes from the official sources
Regulation of record: RSA 209-A and Title Fis 813, New Hampshire Administrative Code. Nonresidents must present a home-state permit and 3-186A records (Fis 813.01(f)), and cannot be issued a New Hampshire permit of a higher class than held at home (Fis 813.01(j)).
Official sources for this page
- https://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/new-hampshire/N-H-Admin-Code-SS-Fis-813.01
- https://gc.nh.gov/rsa/html/XVIII/209-A/209-A-mrg.htm
- https://www.wildlife.nh.gov/licenses-and-permits/license-forms
Regulations change. Verify every figure against these sources and the agency's current rules before you rely on it.
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