TWRA announces 2021 Application Period for Peregrine Falcon Trapping starts July 1st
June 28, 2021
Trapping for Falconry Usage Only
Nashville, TN – The 2021 application period for the trapping of a peregrine falcon to be used in falconry will begin July 1st, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has announced.
The number of permits to be allowed for the taking of peregrine falcons to be used in falconry is three this year as allowed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
The TWRA will award the permits to the winners of a draw to be held on Wednesday, August 25th.
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TWRA reports Permits for Peregrine Falcon Draw to be Increased to Five in 2018
May 20, 2018
Nashville, TN – The numbers of permits to be allowed for the taking of peregrine falcons to be used in falconry has increased from one to five in 2018 as announced by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
The 2018 application period for the trapping of Peregrine falcons to be used in falconry begins in July and will end on August 15th. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency will conduct a draw to be held on August 29th with five permits to be awarded.
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2017 Application Period Underway for Peregrine Falcon Trapping for Falconry Usage
July 16, 2017
Nashville, TN – The 2017 application period for the trapping of a peregrine falcon to be used in falconry is underway, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has announced.
The TWRA will award the one permit to the winner of a draw to be held on Wednesday, August 30th, 2017. Falconers may go to TWRA’s website by clicking here for the print-ready application and also view the requirements. Resident and non-resident master and general falconers are eligible for participation in the draw. Completed applications must be postmarked by Wednesday, August 9th.
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2015 Peregrine Falcon Take Permit Winners Announced by TWRA
September 7, 2015
Nashville, TN – Two 2015 permits for the trapping of a peregrine falcon to be used in falconry has been awarded, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has announced.
Bradley County resident Doug Boucher and Greg Seaton of North Little Rock, AR are the winners of the Tennessee Peregrine Falcon Permit Draw. The drawing was held in Nashville in late August.
Only general or master class resident and non-resident falconers were eligible to participate in the drawing.
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TWRA announces application period for 2014 Peregrine Falcon Trapping for use in Falconry is Underway
July 23, 2014
Nashville, TN – The 2014 application period for the trapping of a peregrine falcon to be used in falconry is underway, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has announced.
The TWRA will award this permit to the winner of a draw to be held on Wednesday, August 27th. Falconers may go to TWRA’s website under the Hot Topics section and locate the print-ready application and also view the requirements.
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Peregrine Falcon captured in Tennessee
October 23, 2012
Nashville, TN – The first Peregrine falcon has been trapped in Tennessee in more than 50 years on the banks of the Mississippi River by a Carroll County resident. Tennessee was awarded one permit by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service allowing the trapping of one Peregrine falcon for the use in falconry beginning in 2011 in selected West Tennessee counties.
Brian Brown, of Clarksburg, made the historic capture on a Friday afternoon at around 2:30pm. He used a Dho-ghazza net and lured the Peregrine he has named “Belle.” He brought the bird to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency in Nashville for the proper processing.
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Tennessee Awarded Permit to allow trapping of one Peregrine Falcon for use in Falconry
June 16, 2011
Nashville, TN – This year, for the first time, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has awarded Tennessee one permit allowing the trapping of one Peregrine falcon for the use in falconry.
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency will award this permit to the winner of a draw to be held on Wednesday, August 31st, 2011. Falconers may go to TWRA’s website under the Hot Topics section and locate the print-ready application. Resident and non-resident master and general falconers are eligible for participation in the draw. Completed applications must be mailed by August 10th. [Read more]
