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Falconry Regulations Exams Newest 2025/2026
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What raptors are general falconers allowed to use? - ANSWER-Federal-
orders Falconiformes (hawk-like birds) or Strigiformes (owls) besides
those prohibited. You may use captive-bred or hybrids of those allowed
species
Missouri- families Accipitridae (hawks and eagles), Falconidae (falcons
and caracaras), and Strigidae (true owls) besides those prohibited. May
be captive-bred or hybrids of those allowed species.
Federal and Missouri- How many raptors is a general falconer allowed
to have and take? - ANSWER-No more than 3 with no more than 2 that
are wild-caught in 12 months
Federal and Missouri- How many years must a general falconer practice
to become a master?` - ANSWER-5 years
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What birds may master falconers have? - ANSWER-Federal- Orders
Falconiformes or Strigiformes except a bald eagle. You CAN have
golden/white-tailed/stellars sea eagle.
Missouri- Families Accipitridae, Falconidae, and Strigidae
How many birds can a master falconer have and take? - ANSWER-
Federal and Missouri- can have no more than 5 wild caught. Can possess
any number of captive-bred or hybrids- the captive-bred must be used in
falconry
Missouri- no more than 3 golden eagles and cannot take more than 2
raptors in 12 months
Federal- may have no more than 3 of golden, white-tailed, or stellars sea
eagles
What are the federal requirements to possess eagles in falconry? -
ANSWER-There must be a request submitted which includes your
experience in handling large raptors (species, type, duration) and 2
letters of reference from people who have handled large raptors which
can include zoos, rehabs, or science with their history listed as well.
Any eagle held will count towards those used in falconry.
Federal- What are the requirements of a lapsed permit? - ANSWER-If it
has been less than 5 years, it may be reinstated at the previous level with
proof provided
If it has been more than 5 years, you have to test and inspect facilities
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Federal- What are the requirements for permitting a non-US resident? -
ANSWER-They may qualify for a permit appropriate to their level of
experience but still need to pass the test and do inspection
Federal- Which birds (4) must be banded permanently banded with a US
Fish and Wildlife Services band and reported within 10 days of
acquisition (if wild-caught)? - ANSWER-Goshawk, harris' hawk,
peregrine, or gyrfalcon
If they qualify for a health-exemption, then they must have a microchip
instead (Missouri/Federal)
Federal- what banding do captive-bred raptors require? - ANSWER-
Seamless metal bands that must be reported within 10 days if a
replacement is needed
Federal- What must you do if any raptor in possession must have a band
removed or is lost? - ANSWER-Report it within 5 days and do 1 of the
following:
Request band from US FWS- submit required information after
rebanding within 10 days
Purchase ISO compliant microchip and report its information
Can you band a raptor from the wild with a seamless numbered band? -
ANSWER-No
Falconry Regulations Exams Newest 2025/2026
With Complete 100 Questions And Correct
Answers |Already Graded A+||Brand New
Version!|
What raptors are general falconers allowed to use? - ANSWER-Federal-
orders Falconiformes (hawk-like birds) or Strigiformes (owls) besides
those prohibited. You may use captive-bred or hybrids of those allowed
species
Missouri- families Accipitridae (hawks and eagles), Falconidae (falcons
and caracaras), and Strigidae (true owls) besides those prohibited. May
be captive-bred or hybrids of those allowed species.
Federal and Missouri- How many raptors is a general falconer allowed
to have and take? - ANSWER-No more than 3 with no more than 2 that
are wild-caught in 12 months
Federal and Missouri- How many years must a general falconer practice
to become a master?` - ANSWER-5 years
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What birds may master falconers have? - ANSWER-Federal- Orders
Falconiformes or Strigiformes except a bald eagle. You CAN have
golden/white-tailed/stellars sea eagle.
Missouri- Families Accipitridae, Falconidae, and Strigidae
How many birds can a master falconer have and take? - ANSWER-
Federal and Missouri- can have no more than 5 wild caught. Can possess
any number of captive-bred or hybrids- the captive-bred must be used in
falconry
Missouri- no more than 3 golden eagles and cannot take more than 2
raptors in 12 months
Federal- may have no more than 3 of golden, white-tailed, or stellars sea
eagles
What are the federal requirements to possess eagles in falconry? -
ANSWER-There must be a request submitted which includes your
experience in handling large raptors (species, type, duration) and 2
letters of reference from people who have handled large raptors which
can include zoos, rehabs, or science with their history listed as well.
Any eagle held will count towards those used in falconry.
Federal- What are the requirements of a lapsed permit? - ANSWER-If it
has been less than 5 years, it may be reinstated at the previous level with
proof provided
If it has been more than 5 years, you have to test and inspect facilities
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Federal- What are the requirements for permitting a non-US resident? -
ANSWER-They may qualify for a permit appropriate to their level of
experience but still need to pass the test and do inspection
Federal- Which birds (4) must be banded permanently banded with a US
Fish and Wildlife Services band and reported within 10 days of
acquisition (if wild-caught)? - ANSWER-Goshawk, harris' hawk,
peregrine, or gyrfalcon
If they qualify for a health-exemption, then they must have a microchip
instead (Missouri/Federal)
Federal- what banding do captive-bred raptors require? - ANSWER-
Seamless metal bands that must be reported within 10 days if a
replacement is needed
Federal- What must you do if any raptor in possession must have a band
removed or is lost? - ANSWER-Report it within 5 days and do 1 of the
following:
Request band from US FWS- submit required information after
rebanding within 10 days
Purchase ISO compliant microchip and report its information
Can you band a raptor from the wild with a seamless numbered band? -
ANSWER-No
