U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Releases Final Revised Environmental Assessment on Take of Nestling American Peregrine Falcons for Falconry

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today completed a process that will allow states to authorize federally permitted general or master class falconers to collect wild peregrine falcons in western states for falconry.

"Falconry is an ancient sport and hunting tradition," said Service Director Steve Williams. "The science indicates that the Nation