Eagle Take Permitting Overview FAQs
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In 2024, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) published a final rule titled Permits for Incidental Take of Eagles and Eagle Nests. This rule revised regulations under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (Eagle Act) to permit take of bald eagles and golden eagles. As part of this rule, we established general permits, which simplify and expedite the permitting process for certain activities. This document provides answers to common questions regarding eagle take permits.

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The Migratory Bird Program works with partners to protect, restore and conserve bird populations and their habitats for the benefit of future generations by: ensuring long-term ecological sustainability of all migratory bird populations, increasing socioeconomic benefits derived from birds,...
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A large raptor, the bald eagle has a wingspread of about seven feet. Adults have a dark brown body and wings, white head and tail, and a yellow beak. Juveniles are mostly brown with white mottling on the body, tail, and undersides of wings. Adult plumage usually is obtained by the sixth year. In...

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3-200-71: Eagle Incidental Take (Specific Permit)
3-200-71: Eagle Incidental Take (General Permit)
3-200-91: Eagle Disturbance Take (Specific)
3-200-91: Eagle Disturbance Take (General)
3-200-72: Eagle Nest Take (Specific Permit)
3-200-72: Eagle Nest Take (General Permit)