# Minn. R. 6238.1600: BANDING OR TAGGING OF RAPTORS

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_6238_1600

## Section

- **Citation:** Minn. R. 6238.1600
- **Heading:** BANDING OR TAGGING OF RAPTORS
- **Jurisdiction:** Minnesota
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Minnesota Administrative Rules / DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES / Chapter 6238 / Part 6238.1600

## Text

A. All propagated and wild raptors for falconry or propagation purposes must be banded according to federal regulations, except that banding applies to all raptor species and hybrid raptors. In addition to bands, a permittee may use International Organization for Standardization (ISO)-compliant microchips (134.2 kHz), but microchips must not be used alone unless the permittee provides documentation of health issues or injury that prevents the use of the bands on the raptor according to federal regulations. B. Captive-bred nestlings must be banded with a numbered, seamless metal United States Fish and Wildlife Service band provided by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service or by the commissioner. The band is generally referred to as a propagation band. C. Propagated raptors that have been transferred to another permit type or permittee or that have lost their propagation band and wild raptors must be banded with a permanent, nonreusable, numbered plastic United States Fish and Wildlife Service leg band supplied by the commissioner. The band is generally referred to as a falconry band. D. Eagles must be banded with an eagle band provided by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service or by the commissioner. The band is generally referred to as an eagle band.

## Nearby sections

- [Minn. R. 6238.1200 DEFINITIONS](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_6238_1200.md)
- [Minn. R. 6238.1250 PERMIT REQUIREMENTS](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_6238_1250.md)
- [Minn. R. 6238.1300 PERMIT QUALIFICATIONS](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_6238_1300.md)
- [Minn. R. 6238.1350 PERMIT CLASSES; REQUIREMENTS](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_6238_1350.md)
- [Minn. R. 6238.1400 RESTRICTIONS ON TAKING RAPTORS](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_6238_1400.md)
- [Minn. R. 6238.1450 RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTING RAPTORS INTO MINNESOTA](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_6238_1450.md)
- [Minn. R. 6238.1500 FLYING AND INTENTIONAL RELEASE OF RAPTORS](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_6238_1500.md)
- [Minn. R. 6238.1550 TRANSPORTING, RELOCATING, AND HOLDING RAPTORS](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_6238_1550.md)
- [Minn. R. 6238.1600 BANDING OR TAGGING OF RAPTORS](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_6238_1600.md)
- [Minn. R. 6238.1650 REPORTING REQUIREMENTS](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_6238_1650.md)
- [Minn. R. 6238.1700 PERMIT DURATION, RENEWAL, AND TERMINATION](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_6238_1700.md)
- [Minn. R. 6238.1750 DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_6238_1750.md)

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