Instructions - FWS Form 3-200-15a

(Rev. 08/2021)
U.S. Department of the Interior

OMB Control No. 1018-0167
Expires 07/31/2023

Ordering Eagle Parts and Feathers from
the National Eagle Repository
For hundreds of years, Native Americans have used eagle parts and feathers for religious and cultural purposes,
including healing, marriage, and naming ceremonies. Recognizing the significance of eagles to Native Americans,
the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) established the National Eagle Repository (Repository) in the early
1970s to provide Native Americans with the remains, parts and feathers of Golden and Bald eagles for religious
purposes.
• Who may obtain eagle remains, parts, and feathers from the Repository?
 Only enrolled members of federally recognized tribes who are 18 years of age or older may apply to receive
and possess eagle carcasses, parts, and feathers from the Repository for religious purposes.
• How do I request these items from the Repository?
 The Permit Application and Order Form can be found online on the Service's ePermits website at https://
fwsepermits.servicenowservices.com/fws/.
 For additional information, please visit the Repository website at https://www.fws.gov/eaglerepository/
applications.php.
 For First Time Applicants:
1.

Fill out Form 3-200-15a Permit Application and Order Form

2. Have your Certifying Official fill out the “Certificate of Enrollment in a Federally Recognized Tribe
form”.
3. Submit all documentation to the National Eagle and Wildlife Repository (see page 4).
4. The National Eagle and Wildlife Repository will process your permit application and, if approved,
issue you a lifetime permit to possess eagle remains or parts (including feathers) provided by the
Repository for religious purposes.
5. Applicants are limited to one pending order at any given time..
 For Reorders:
1. You do not have to have your tribal office fill out another Certificate of Enrollment.
2. Submit completed form directly to the National Eagle and Wildlife Repository.
Please contact the National Eagle and Wildlife Repository if you need to change the name or
address on your permit or request a copy. Applicants are limited to one pending order at any
given time.

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