Texas Falconry Regulations Exam Questions Correct Answers 2025 Update
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Who may take or possess a raptor in the state of Texas? 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... 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
(2) have in immediate possession all required permits, licenses, and documentation when in
possession of a raptor away from the permitted facility where the raptor is kept.
Can an apprentice conduct an educational display program with their raptor? Yes, with
direct supervision of a general/master falconer.
RULE §65.263 - General Provisions
(d) A raptor possessed under a falconry permit may be used for educational display purposes.
What stipulations are placed on the use of falconry birds for educational display? RULE
§65.263 - General Provisions
,(1) A raptor in any given 12-month period shall not be used more frequently or for a greater
amount of time for educational display purposes than for falconry purposes.
(2) Educational display of a raptor shall be performed only by a general or master falconer, or
an apprentice falconer under the direct supervision of a general or master falconer.
(3) A permittee may impose a fee or charge to present an educational display, but may not
charge more than is necessary to recoup the direct expenses incurred in making the
presentation.
(4) Educational display presentations shall include accurate information about falconry, wildlife
conservation, and the biology, ecological roles, and conservation needs of raptors and other
migratory birds.
(5) The photographing, filming, or videotaping of raptors held under a falconry permit is lawful
for educational display purposes; however, a permittee:
(A) may not receive cash or anything of value in exchange for allowing a raptor to be
photographed, filmed, or videotaped; and
(B) may not use or allow the use of a raptor held under a falconry permit for purpose of
entertainment media or advertisements; promotion or endorsement of any products,
merchandise, goods, services, meetings, or fairs; or as a representation of any business,
company, corporation, or other organization.
Can a falconer charge a fee for an educational display? Yes, but only so much as to recoup
the expenses required for the presentation.
RULE §65.263 - General Provisions
(3) A permittee may impose a fee or charge to present an educational display, but may not
charge more than is necessary to recoup the direct expenses incurred in making the
presentation.
What must a falconer do if he traps captive bred raptor or a raptor wearing falconry equipment
and finds it belongs to another falconer? 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? 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? Yes.
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? 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? 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.
If the applicant does not own the land where the raptors will be housed what must he do?
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? 12
RULE §65.264 - Permit Application Requirements
(1) An applicant for an apprentice falconry permit must be at least 12 years of age.
If the applicant is under 18 what must be on the application? Parent or guardian signature
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Who may take or possess a raptor in the state of Texas? 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... 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
(2) have in immediate possession all required permits, licenses, and documentation when in
possession of a raptor away from the permitted facility where the raptor is kept.
Can an apprentice conduct an educational display program with their raptor? Yes, with
direct supervision of a general/master falconer.
RULE §65.263 - General Provisions
(d) A raptor possessed under a falconry permit may be used for educational display purposes.
What stipulations are placed on the use of falconry birds for educational display? RULE
§65.263 - General Provisions
,(1) A raptor in any given 12-month period shall not be used more frequently or for a greater
amount of time for educational display purposes than for falconry purposes.
(2) Educational display of a raptor shall be performed only by a general or master falconer, or
an apprentice falconer under the direct supervision of a general or master falconer.
(3) A permittee may impose a fee or charge to present an educational display, but may not
charge more than is necessary to recoup the direct expenses incurred in making the
presentation.
(4) Educational display presentations shall include accurate information about falconry, wildlife
conservation, and the biology, ecological roles, and conservation needs of raptors and other
migratory birds.
(5) The photographing, filming, or videotaping of raptors held under a falconry permit is lawful
for educational display purposes; however, a permittee:
(A) may not receive cash or anything of value in exchange for allowing a raptor to be
photographed, filmed, or videotaped; and
(B) may not use or allow the use of a raptor held under a falconry permit for purpose of
entertainment media or advertisements; promotion or endorsement of any products,
merchandise, goods, services, meetings, or fairs; or as a representation of any business,
company, corporation, or other organization.
Can a falconer charge a fee for an educational display? Yes, but only so much as to recoup
the expenses required for the presentation.
RULE §65.263 - General Provisions
(3) A permittee may impose a fee or charge to present an educational display, but may not
charge more than is necessary to recoup the direct expenses incurred in making the
presentation.
What must a falconer do if he traps captive bred raptor or a raptor wearing falconry equipment
and finds it belongs to another falconer? 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? 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? Yes.
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? 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? 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.
If the applicant does not own the land where the raptors will be housed what must he do?
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? 12
RULE §65.264 - Permit Application Requirements
(1) An applicant for an apprentice falconry permit must be at least 12 years of age.
If the applicant is under 18 what must be on the application? Parent or guardian signature
