Falconry: Laws and Regulations Exam (Real
Exam 2026) | Updated Questions and
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What raptors are general falconers prohibited from using? ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------Federal- No threatened or endangered species and the
following: golden/bald/white-tailed/stellars sea eagle
Missouri-no further regulations
What raptors are general falconers allowed to use? ---------CORRECT 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? ---------CORRECT 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?` ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------5 years
,What birds may master falconers have? ---------CORRECT 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? ---------CORRECT 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? ---------CORRECT
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? ---------CORRECT
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
Federal- What are the requirements for permitting a non-US resident? ---------
CORRECT 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)?
---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Goshawk, harris' hawk, peregrine, or
gyrfalcon
If they qualify for a health-exemption, then they must have a microchip instead
(Missouri/Federal)
Migratory Bird Treaty Act ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Prohibits anyone
from doing anything with raptors unless allowed by permit- covers Falconiformes
and Strigiformes
Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Only
golden eagles who can be taken because of depredations of livestock or wildlife
may be used for falconry
Exam 2026) | Updated Questions and
Correct Answers | Brand New Version!
What raptors are general falconers prohibited from using? ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------Federal- No threatened or endangered species and the
following: golden/bald/white-tailed/stellars sea eagle
Missouri-no further regulations
What raptors are general falconers allowed to use? ---------CORRECT 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? ---------CORRECT 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?` ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------5 years
,What birds may master falconers have? ---------CORRECT 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? ---------CORRECT 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? ---------CORRECT
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? ---------CORRECT
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
Federal- What are the requirements for permitting a non-US resident? ---------
CORRECT 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)?
---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Goshawk, harris' hawk, peregrine, or
gyrfalcon
If they qualify for a health-exemption, then they must have a microchip instead
(Missouri/Federal)
Migratory Bird Treaty Act ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Prohibits anyone
from doing anything with raptors unless allowed by permit- covers Falconiformes
and Strigiformes
Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Only
golden eagles who can be taken because of depredations of livestock or wildlife
may be used for falconry
