What must a master falconer possess to legally take peregrine falcons in Louisiana?

To legally take peregrine falcons in Louisiana, a falconer must possess a peregrine falcon trapping permit. This specific permit is necessary because peregrine falcons are a regulated species, and capturing them for falconry purposes requires adherence to state and federal regulations designed to protect these birds.

Having this permit ensures that the falconer is compliant with legal requirements, which include understanding the population status of peregrine falcons and the measures necessary to preserve their numbers. Obtaining a trapping permit signifies that the falconer has completed the necessary training and understands the ecological balance and legal framework surrounding the capture of these birds.

Other permits or licenses may be relevant to the broader practice of falconry or bird handling but do not pertain specifically to the act of trapping peregrine falcons. Therefore, while having a state falconry license is essential to practice falconry generally, and permits like the raptor propagation permit might apply in different contexts, none of them serve the specific purpose of capturing peregrine falcons like the trapping permit does.