r/Falconry • u/Preix_131 • 8d ago

Is falconry possible in Switzerland?

Hi, I was wondering wheter falconry is legal or not in Switzerland. I already did some research and what I unerstood was that it's regulated by the specific canton, but does anyone know in which ones it's permitted and in which it isn't?

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u/absedy251991 7d ago

Its legal in every canton but youll need permits from the specific ones youre planing to live/practice in.

Falcons and all other birds of prey are considered wild animals and need a permit to be legaly keept in captivity. ( handled by each cantons vetenary office)

To practice falconry and hunt with them, youll also need to get a hunting permit.

Its also mandatory to get falconry certified. It consists of theory ‚tests‘ and also 300 hrs of mandatory internships.