Texas Falconry Regulations Exams
TEXAS FALCONRY REGULATIONS EXAMS NEWEST 2025/2026
WITH COMPLETE 120 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
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What must a falconer do if he traps captive bred raptor or a raptor wearing
falconry equipment and finds it belongs to another falconer? - ANSWER-Return it.
RULE §65.263 - General Provisions
(e) A permitted falconer at any time may capture a captive-bred raptor or any
raptor wearing falconry equipment. If the raptor belongs to another falconer, it
must be returned.
If a permittee-sponsor relationship is terminated, how long does the apprentice
have to secure a new sponsor? - ANSWER-30 days.
RULE §65.263 - General Provisions
(f) In the event that an apprentice falconer's permittee-sponsor relationship is
terminated, the apprentice falconer shall secure a new sponsor within 30 days of
the date that the sponsor notifies the department of sponsorship termination.
Can a lawfully possessed raptor be transferred between state lines? - ANSWER-
Yes.
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RULE §65.263 - General Provisions
(g) Raptors possessed under a valid permit may be transported to other states,
subject to applicable federal, state, and local laws.
What forms do you use for permit applications? - ANSWER-Those supplied by the
department.
RULE §65.264 - Permit Application Requirements
(a) All permit applications shall be made using forms supplied by the department.
An application shall contain a signed and dated statement showing that the
applicant agrees that the permittee's falconry facilities, equipment, and raptors
may be inspected without advance notice by the department. If the applicant is
not the owner of the property where raptors are housed under this subchapter,
the application shall contain a signed and dated statement showing that the
owner of the property agrees that the falconry facilities, equipment, and raptors
may be inspected without advance notice by the department.
What should a complete application contain? - ANSWER-RULE §65.264 - Permit
Application Requirements
(a) All permit applications shall be made using forms supplied by the department.
An application shall contain a signed and dated statement showing that the
applicant agrees that the permittee's falconry facilities, equipment, and raptors
may be inspected without advance notice by the department. If the applicant is
not the owner of the property where raptors are housed under this subchapter,
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the application shall contain a signed and dated statement showing that the
owner of the property agrees that the falconry facilities, equipment, and raptors
may be inspected without advance notice by the department.
If the applicant does not own the land where the raptors will be housed what
must he do? - ANSWER-Include a signed and dated letter of acknowledgement
from the landowner.
RULE §65.264 - Permit Application Requirements
(a) All permit applications shall be made using forms supplied by the department.
An application shall contain a signed and dated statement showing that the
applicant agrees that the permittee's falconry facilities, equipment, and raptors
may be inspected without advance notice by the department. If the applicant is
not the owner of the property where raptors are housed under this subchapter,
the application shall contain a signed and dated statement showing that the
owner of the property agrees that the falconry facilities, equipment, and raptors
may be inspected without advance notice by the department.
What is the minimum age for an apprentice falconry applicant? - ANSWER-12
RULE §65.264 - Permit Application Requirements
(1) An applicant for an apprentice falconry permit must be at least 12 years of
age.
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If the applicant is under 18 what must be on the application? - ANSWER-Parent or
guardian signature
RULE §65.264 - Permit Application Requirements
(A) If the applicant is under the age of 18, a parent or legal guardian must sign the
application. By signing an application, a parent or legal guardian agrees to be
legally responsible for the actions of the applicant with respect to the
requirements of this subchapter. Nothing in this subparagraph shall be construed
to relieve any person under the age of 18 of any legal responsibility for failure to
abide by the provisions of this subchapter.
Who may take or possess a raptor in the state of Texas? - ANSWER-A person with
the required permits/licenses
RULE §65.263 - General Provisions
(a) No person shall take or possess a raptor in this state unless that person
possesses valid state and federal permits (if required) to do so, including a Texas
resident or nonresident hunting license, as applicable.
A person permitted to possess a raptor shall... - ANSWER-RULE §65.263 - General
Provisions
(1) provide all permits, licenses, and documentation required to be maintained by
this subchapter and the Parks and Wildlife Code upon the request of a
department employee acting within the scope of official duties; and
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TEXAS FALCONRY REGULATIONS EXAMS NEWEST 2025/2026
WITH COMPLETE 120 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
|ALREADY GRADED A+||BRAND NEW VERSION!
What must a falconer do if he traps captive bred raptor or a raptor wearing
falconry equipment and finds it belongs to another falconer? - ANSWER-Return it.
RULE §65.263 - General Provisions
(e) A permitted falconer at any time may capture a captive-bred raptor or any
raptor wearing falconry equipment. If the raptor belongs to another falconer, it
must be returned.
If a permittee-sponsor relationship is terminated, how long does the apprentice
have to secure a new sponsor? - ANSWER-30 days.
RULE §65.263 - General Provisions
(f) In the event that an apprentice falconer's permittee-sponsor relationship is
terminated, the apprentice falconer shall secure a new sponsor within 30 days of
the date that the sponsor notifies the department of sponsorship termination.
Can a lawfully possessed raptor be transferred between state lines? - ANSWER-
Yes.
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RULE §65.263 - General Provisions
(g) Raptors possessed under a valid permit may be transported to other states,
subject to applicable federal, state, and local laws.
What forms do you use for permit applications? - ANSWER-Those supplied by the
department.
RULE §65.264 - Permit Application Requirements
(a) All permit applications shall be made using forms supplied by the department.
An application shall contain a signed and dated statement showing that the
applicant agrees that the permittee's falconry facilities, equipment, and raptors
may be inspected without advance notice by the department. If the applicant is
not the owner of the property where raptors are housed under this subchapter,
the application shall contain a signed and dated statement showing that the
owner of the property agrees that the falconry facilities, equipment, and raptors
may be inspected without advance notice by the department.
What should a complete application contain? - ANSWER-RULE §65.264 - Permit
Application Requirements
(a) All permit applications shall be made using forms supplied by the department.
An application shall contain a signed and dated statement showing that the
applicant agrees that the permittee's falconry facilities, equipment, and raptors
may be inspected without advance notice by the department. If the applicant is
not the owner of the property where raptors are housed under this subchapter,
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the application shall contain a signed and dated statement showing that the
owner of the property agrees that the falconry facilities, equipment, and raptors
may be inspected without advance notice by the department.
If the applicant does not own the land where the raptors will be housed what
must he do? - ANSWER-Include a signed and dated letter of acknowledgement
from the landowner.
RULE §65.264 - Permit Application Requirements
(a) All permit applications shall be made using forms supplied by the department.
An application shall contain a signed and dated statement showing that the
applicant agrees that the permittee's falconry facilities, equipment, and raptors
may be inspected without advance notice by the department. If the applicant is
not the owner of the property where raptors are housed under this subchapter,
the application shall contain a signed and dated statement showing that the
owner of the property agrees that the falconry facilities, equipment, and raptors
may be inspected without advance notice by the department.
What is the minimum age for an apprentice falconry applicant? - ANSWER-12
RULE §65.264 - Permit Application Requirements
(1) An applicant for an apprentice falconry permit must be at least 12 years of
age.
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If the applicant is under 18 what must be on the application? - ANSWER-Parent or
guardian signature
RULE §65.264 - Permit Application Requirements
(A) If the applicant is under the age of 18, a parent or legal guardian must sign the
application. By signing an application, a parent or legal guardian agrees to be
legally responsible for the actions of the applicant with respect to the
requirements of this subchapter. Nothing in this subparagraph shall be construed
to relieve any person under the age of 18 of any legal responsibility for failure to
abide by the provisions of this subchapter.
Who may take or possess a raptor in the state of Texas? - ANSWER-A person with
the required permits/licenses
RULE §65.263 - General Provisions
(a) No person shall take or possess a raptor in this state unless that person
possesses valid state and federal permits (if required) to do so, including a Texas
resident or nonresident hunting license, as applicable.
A person permitted to possess a raptor shall... - ANSWER-RULE §65.263 - General
Provisions
(1) provide all permits, licenses, and documentation required to be maintained by
this subchapter and the Parks and Wildlife Code upon the request of a
department employee acting within the scope of official duties; and
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