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Ohio Falconry License Exam QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
Ohio Falconry License Exam –
Based on official Ohio Administrative Code (OAC 1531-21) and ODNR Division of Wildlife requirements,
this comprehensive guide includes exam coverage and 250 practice questions with answers and
rationales.
Section 1: Licensure Requirements (Questions 1-30)
1. What is the minimum age to obtain an Apprentice Falconry license in Ohio?
A) 12 years old
B) 14 years old
C) 16 years old
D) 18 years old
Answer: C
Rationale: Ohio Administrative Code 1531-21-01 requires Apprentice falconers to be at least 16 years
old. General and Master levels have no upper age limit but require prior experience.
2. How long is an Ohio falconry license valid before renewal is required?
A) 1 year
B) 2 years
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C) 3 years
D) 5 years
Answer: C
Rationale: The Ohio state falconry permit is valid for 3 years and costs $75 for renewal. The federal
permit also requires renewal every 3 years at $100.
3. Which federal law primarily governs falconry in the United States?
A) Endangered Species Act
B) Lacey Act
C) Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA)
D) Clean Water Act
Answer: C
Rationale: The MBTA protects nearly all native raptors; falconry is allowed only as a permitted exception
under 50 CFR Part 21.
4. Before taking the falconry test or building facilities, an Apprentice falconer in Ohio must first:
A) Purchase a raptor from a breeder
B) Secure a commitment from a General or Master falconer to serve as sponsor
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C) Join the North American Falconers Association
D) Complete a veterinary training course
Answer: B
Rationale: Apprentice falconers are not permitted to take the state test, build facilities, or be issued
permits without first having the commitment of a sponsor. Sponsors must be licensed General or Master
falconers.
5. What is the passing score required on the Ohio falconry written examination?
A) 70%
B) 75%
C) 80%
D) 85%
Answer: C
Rationale: The Ohio Division of Wildlife requires a minimum score of 80% to pass the falconry
examination. This is consistent with federal requirements for falconry testing.
6. How many examination attempts are allowed per calendar year in Ohio?
A) 1
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B) 2
C) 3
D) Unlimited
Answer: B
Rationale: If you fail the exam, you may retake it once within the same calendar year; a second failure
requires waiting until the next year to test again.
7. The Ohio falconry license is issued by which agency?
A) US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)
B) Ohio Department of Agriculture
C) Ohio Division of Wildlife (ODNR)
D) County Sheriff's Office
Answer: C
Rationale: The ODNR Division of Wildlife administers all falconry permits and inspections in Ohio,
consistent with ORC 1533.05.
8. What is the cost of the Ohio state falconry permit?
A) $50 annually
Ohio Falconry License Exam QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
Ohio Falconry License Exam –
Based on official Ohio Administrative Code (OAC 1531-21) and ODNR Division of Wildlife requirements,
this comprehensive guide includes exam coverage and 250 practice questions with answers and
rationales.
Section 1: Licensure Requirements (Questions 1-30)
1. What is the minimum age to obtain an Apprentice Falconry license in Ohio?
A) 12 years old
B) 14 years old
C) 16 years old
D) 18 years old
Answer: C
Rationale: Ohio Administrative Code 1531-21-01 requires Apprentice falconers to be at least 16 years
old. General and Master levels have no upper age limit but require prior experience.
2. How long is an Ohio falconry license valid before renewal is required?
A) 1 year
B) 2 years
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C) 3 years
D) 5 years
Answer: C
Rationale: The Ohio state falconry permit is valid for 3 years and costs $75 for renewal. The federal
permit also requires renewal every 3 years at $100.
3. Which federal law primarily governs falconry in the United States?
A) Endangered Species Act
B) Lacey Act
C) Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA)
D) Clean Water Act
Answer: C
Rationale: The MBTA protects nearly all native raptors; falconry is allowed only as a permitted exception
under 50 CFR Part 21.
4. Before taking the falconry test or building facilities, an Apprentice falconer in Ohio must first:
A) Purchase a raptor from a breeder
B) Secure a commitment from a General or Master falconer to serve as sponsor
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C) Join the North American Falconers Association
D) Complete a veterinary training course
Answer: B
Rationale: Apprentice falconers are not permitted to take the state test, build facilities, or be issued
permits without first having the commitment of a sponsor. Sponsors must be licensed General or Master
falconers.
5. What is the passing score required on the Ohio falconry written examination?
A) 70%
B) 75%
C) 80%
D) 85%
Answer: C
Rationale: The Ohio Division of Wildlife requires a minimum score of 80% to pass the falconry
examination. This is consistent with federal requirements for falconry testing.
6. How many examination attempts are allowed per calendar year in Ohio?
A) 1
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B) 2
C) 3
D) Unlimited
Answer: B
Rationale: If you fail the exam, you may retake it once within the same calendar year; a second failure
requires waiting until the next year to test again.
7. The Ohio falconry license is issued by which agency?
A) US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)
B) Ohio Department of Agriculture
C) Ohio Division of Wildlife (ODNR)
D) County Sheriff's Office
Answer: C
Rationale: The ODNR Division of Wildlife administers all falconry permits and inspections in Ohio,
consistent with ORC 1533.05.
8. What is the cost of the Ohio state falconry permit?
A) $50 annually
