About this Collection
Migratory Bird Permit Memorandum Series (MBPM) Documents:
MBPM-1: Migratory Bird Permit Memorandum Series (2003)
MBPM-2: Authorizations to take migratory bird nests and contents (2025)
MBPM-3: Educational Use Permits - Falconry Education Programs (2004)
MBPM-4: CAPTURE, HANDLING, AND DISPOSITION OF DEPREDATING BIRDS (2022)
MBPM-5: Abatement Activities Using Raptors (2007)
MBPM-6: Disposition of Live Non-releasable Eagles (2013)
MBPM-7: Black Vulture Livestock Protection Pilot Program (2021)
MBPM-8: Intentional Release of Captive-raised Migratory Birds to the Wild (2021)
MBPM-9: Interpretation of the Depredation Order for Blackbirds (2021)
MBPM-10: Importation of Eiderdown for Personal Use (2021)
MBPM-11: Temporary Use of Certain Zip-tie Bands for Raptors Hatched in 2022 - 2027 (2024)
MBPM-12: Evaluating Humane and Healthful Conditions at Rehabilitation Facilities (2024)
As authorized by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service issues permits to qualified applicants for the following types of activities: raptor propagation, scientific collecting, special purposes (rehabilitation, educational, migratory game bird propagation, and salvage), take of depredating birds, taxidermy, and waterfowl sale and disposal.
Migratory bird permit policy is developed by the Migratory Bird Program and the permits themselves are issued by the Regional Migratory Bird Permit Offices. The regulations governing migratory bird permits can be found in 50 CFR part 13, 50 CFR part 21 (Migratory Bird Permits) and 50 CFR part 22 (Eagle Permits):
50 CFR 13 General Permit Procedures
Importation, Exportation, and Transportation of Wildlife