OHIO FALCONRY LICENSE EXAMINATION
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND DETAILED
SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
JUST RELEASED
Exam Coverage
1. Ohio Falconry Laws and Regulations – State and federal licensing requirements, permit
classes, legal responsibilities, and reporting obligations.
2. Federal Falconry Regulations – Understanding the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, Bald and
Golden Eagle Protection Act, and applicable U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regulations.
3. Raptor Biology and Identification – Species identification, anatomy, physiology, natural
history, behavior, and adaptations of commonly used falconry birds.
4. Capture, Acquisition, and Transfer Rules – Legal methods for obtaining raptors, age
restrictions, trapping seasons, banding, and documentation.
5. Housing and Equipment Standards – Mews construction, weathering areas, perches,
bath containers, safety requirements, and inspection standards.
6. Raptor Health and Veterinary Care – Disease prevention, nutrition, parasite control,
injury recognition, rehabilitation considerations, and emergency treatment.
7. Training and Handling Techniques – Manning, creance training, lure training, free flight,
weight management, and behavioral conditioning.
8. Nutrition and Feeding Management – Appropriate prey species, food preparation,
feeding schedules, nutritional deficiencies, and food safety.
9. Hunting Ethics and Wildlife Conservation – Sustainable hunting practices, conservation
principles, ethical conduct, and habitat stewardship.
10. Recordkeeping and Permit Maintenance – Required records, annual reporting, band
replacement, permit renewal, and compliance with inspections.
Ohio Falconry License Examination
Question 1
Which federal law primarily provides legal protection for most native raptor
species commonly possessed and used by licensed falconers throughout the
United States?
,A. Endangered Species Act only
B. Migratory Bird Treaty Act
C. Animal Welfare Act
D. Clean Water Act
Answer: B
Rationale: The Migratory Bird Treaty Act protects most native migratory birds,
including falconry raptors, and establishes legal authority for possession under
permit.
Question 2
Before an Ohio resident may legally possess a raptor for falconry purposes, which
licensing requirement must generally be completed successfully?
A. Purchasing hunting insurance
B. Passing the falconry examination and obtaining required permits
C. Registering with local law enforcement only
D. Completing commercial hunting certification
Answer: B
Rationale: Ohio requires prospective falconers to pass the examination and
obtain state and federal authorization before possessing a falconry bird.
Question 3
Why is maintaining an appropriate body weight considered one of the most
important aspects of successful falconry bird management?
,A. It guarantees breeding success.
B. It improves feather coloration only.
C. It promotes motivation, health, and effective hunting performance.
D. It eliminates veterinary examinations.
Answer: C
Rationale: Proper weight management balances health with hunting motivation
while reducing risks associated with obesity or malnutrition.
Question 4
Which characteristic most reliably distinguishes an immature Red-tailed Hawk
from an adult during field identification for falconry purposes?
A. Bright orange feet
B. Entirely white tail feathers
C. Brown, banded tail instead of solid red
D. Blue facial skin
Answer: C
Rationale: Juvenile Red-tailed Hawks display brown, banded tails until they
mature and develop the characteristic red tail.
Question 5
When constructing a falconry mews, why should adequate ventilation always be
incorporated into the overall facility design?
A. To improve paint durability
B. To reduce disease risk while maintaining healthy air circulation
, C. To attract wild birds
D. To increase humidity continuously
Answer: B
Rationale: Good ventilation minimizes moisture accumulation, respiratory
disease, and harmful air quality.
Question 6
Which equipment item is specifically designed to prevent accidental loss of a
falconry bird while allowing controlled movement during early training sessions?
A. Telemetry transmitter
B. Creance
C. Hood
D. Bath pan
Answer: B
Rationale: A creance is a long training line that permits controlled flight while
preventing escape.
Question 7
Why should falconers inspect their birds daily for changes in behavior, appetite,
droppings, and overall appearance before hunting activities?
A. Daily inspections are optional.
B. Early detection improves health outcomes and treatment success.
C. Birds naturally recover without intervention.
D. Only feathers require inspection.
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND DETAILED
SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
JUST RELEASED
Exam Coverage
1. Ohio Falconry Laws and Regulations – State and federal licensing requirements, permit
classes, legal responsibilities, and reporting obligations.
2. Federal Falconry Regulations – Understanding the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, Bald and
Golden Eagle Protection Act, and applicable U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regulations.
3. Raptor Biology and Identification – Species identification, anatomy, physiology, natural
history, behavior, and adaptations of commonly used falconry birds.
4. Capture, Acquisition, and Transfer Rules – Legal methods for obtaining raptors, age
restrictions, trapping seasons, banding, and documentation.
5. Housing and Equipment Standards – Mews construction, weathering areas, perches,
bath containers, safety requirements, and inspection standards.
6. Raptor Health and Veterinary Care – Disease prevention, nutrition, parasite control,
injury recognition, rehabilitation considerations, and emergency treatment.
7. Training and Handling Techniques – Manning, creance training, lure training, free flight,
weight management, and behavioral conditioning.
8. Nutrition and Feeding Management – Appropriate prey species, food preparation,
feeding schedules, nutritional deficiencies, and food safety.
9. Hunting Ethics and Wildlife Conservation – Sustainable hunting practices, conservation
principles, ethical conduct, and habitat stewardship.
10. Recordkeeping and Permit Maintenance – Required records, annual reporting, band
replacement, permit renewal, and compliance with inspections.
Ohio Falconry License Examination
Question 1
Which federal law primarily provides legal protection for most native raptor
species commonly possessed and used by licensed falconers throughout the
United States?
,A. Endangered Species Act only
B. Migratory Bird Treaty Act
C. Animal Welfare Act
D. Clean Water Act
Answer: B
Rationale: The Migratory Bird Treaty Act protects most native migratory birds,
including falconry raptors, and establishes legal authority for possession under
permit.
Question 2
Before an Ohio resident may legally possess a raptor for falconry purposes, which
licensing requirement must generally be completed successfully?
A. Purchasing hunting insurance
B. Passing the falconry examination and obtaining required permits
C. Registering with local law enforcement only
D. Completing commercial hunting certification
Answer: B
Rationale: Ohio requires prospective falconers to pass the examination and
obtain state and federal authorization before possessing a falconry bird.
Question 3
Why is maintaining an appropriate body weight considered one of the most
important aspects of successful falconry bird management?
,A. It guarantees breeding success.
B. It improves feather coloration only.
C. It promotes motivation, health, and effective hunting performance.
D. It eliminates veterinary examinations.
Answer: C
Rationale: Proper weight management balances health with hunting motivation
while reducing risks associated with obesity or malnutrition.
Question 4
Which characteristic most reliably distinguishes an immature Red-tailed Hawk
from an adult during field identification for falconry purposes?
A. Bright orange feet
B. Entirely white tail feathers
C. Brown, banded tail instead of solid red
D. Blue facial skin
Answer: C
Rationale: Juvenile Red-tailed Hawks display brown, banded tails until they
mature and develop the characteristic red tail.
Question 5
When constructing a falconry mews, why should adequate ventilation always be
incorporated into the overall facility design?
A. To improve paint durability
B. To reduce disease risk while maintaining healthy air circulation
, C. To attract wild birds
D. To increase humidity continuously
Answer: B
Rationale: Good ventilation minimizes moisture accumulation, respiratory
disease, and harmful air quality.
Question 6
Which equipment item is specifically designed to prevent accidental loss of a
falconry bird while allowing controlled movement during early training sessions?
A. Telemetry transmitter
B. Creance
C. Hood
D. Bath pan
Answer: B
Rationale: A creance is a long training line that permits controlled flight while
preventing escape.
Question 7
Why should falconers inspect their birds daily for changes in behavior, appetite,
droppings, and overall appearance before hunting activities?
A. Daily inspections are optional.
B. Early detection improves health outcomes and treatment success.
C. Birds naturally recover without intervention.
D. Only feathers require inspection.
