Falconry in Suffolk County Parks
November 1st 2020 – February 28th, 2021
The Suffolk County Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation offers opportunities for
falconry for Suffolk County
RESIDENTS ONLY.
PARKS AVAILABLE:
Pine Meadow County Park
Eastport Laurel Lake Grassland County Park
Southold
Manorville Prairie County Park
Manorville
Requirements:
ALL falconers must possess and carry on their person while in the park the following:
- Valid Suffolk County Green Key Card
- Valid 2020-2021 Suffolk County Parks Falconry permit
- Valid NY State Falconry license
- Valid NY State Small Game license
- If waterfowl hunting - Valid Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation
Stamp (“duck stamp”)
Suffolk Parks Falconry Season:
Small Game Hunting Season:
November 1, 2020 through February 28, 2021
Regular Waterfowl Hunting Season:
November 21 through November 29, 2020 and December
12, 2020 through January 31, 2021
Falconry Extended Waterfowl Hunting Season (ducks, coots & mergansers only):
November 1, 2020 through February 13, 2021
County Parks Fees:
1)
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Resident Suffolk County Green Key Card
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$30.00 (valid for 3 Years from date of purchase)
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-or-
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Resident Senior/Junior/Handicapped/Veteran/Volunteer Fire/Aux. Pol./CERT
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$15.00 (valid for 3 Years from date of purchase)
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2)
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Suffolk County Parks Falconry Permit
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$38.00 (valid for 11/01/2020 - 02/28/2021 ONLY)
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Location To Purchase Permit and Obtain Additional Information:
Suffolk County Parks Admin. Office,
West Sayville Golf Course,
Montauk Hwy, West Sayville
Phone: 631-854-4949
(8:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. Mon. – Fri.)
Rules and Regulations for Falconry Hunting in Suffolk County
Parks:
All New York State Department of Environmental Conservation regulations governing falconry
hunting apply. Suffolk County Parks falconry hunters must also comply with the following:
- All falconers must park in designated parking area only (check with park personnel for
clarification).
- Parking permits must be displayed and fully visible on vehicle dashboard.
- Falconers must carry on their person and show to proper park authorities if requested, all
necessary permits and licenses described under “REQUIREMENTS”.
- Permits to use this area for falconry in no way gives exclusive use to permit holders. Please
be aware hikers or other patrons may be in the area.
- All New York State small game and Federal waterfowl season hunting hours and regulations
apply.
- No overnight parking permitted.
- The Suffolk County Department of Parks, Recreation, and Conservation reserves the right to
change areas, add or subtract areas, and close or modify areas and rules and regulations as
needed for the best management of its lands and natural resources.
The Suffolk County Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation offers opportunities for
falconry for Suffolk County residents only. The Falconry season runs from November 1, 2022-February 28, 2023.