Utah falconry license
Checked 2026-11-03 against official sources — see the links at the bottom. General guidance only; always confirm with the state agency before you apply.
First-year fees
$45 falconry COR (3-year apprentice) or $75 (5-year general & master) + $40–55 resident capture permit ($195 nonresident) + $10 handling
Fee table (official, 2026): resident capture apprentice $40, general $55, master $55; the COR fee table also lists a $100 line for required inspections — confirm which items apply to you.
Exam & minimum age
Exam: 80% to pass. The Utah falconry exam is required for apprentice applicants; a 5-year lapse in COR status requires re-examination plus a new facility inspection.
Minimum age: 12 — Apprentice applicants must be at least 12 years of age (UDWR).
Classes: Apprentice → General → Master
Birds by class & trapping
Apprentice needs a General- or Master-class sponsor; class upgrades need 30-day advance authorization from the falconry program coordinator. 2026 falconry take permits: 17 total (16 resident, 1 nonresident).
Peregrine take application window Feb 1 – Mar 31 (no application fee).
Notes from the official sources
An approved facility inspection must be on file before any COR is issued — new applications, upgrades, out-of-state transfers, address changes, lapsed CORs and renewals all require one. Transfers from another state need Utah residency plus proof of your previous license and class.
Official sources for this page
Regulations change. Verify every figure against these sources and the agency's current rules before you rely on it.
Getting geared up in Utah?
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.