Falconry: Laws and Regulations Exam 2026
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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
How long can you reside in a state before you need to have facilities that meet
standards and are listed on you permit? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------
120 days
Federal and Missouri- minimum age for apprentice class ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------12
Federal- What are the letter requirements for an apprentice falconry permit? ------
---CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A general falconer of 2 years or a master
falconer that is at least 18 must state that they will assist you
,What may an apprentice take from the wild? ---------CORRECT ANSWER---------------
--Anything besides threatened or endangered species and the following:
golden/bald/white-tailed, and stellars sea eagle, swallow tailed kite, swainsons
hawk, peregrine, flammulated owl, elf-owl, and short-eared owl
Missouri also specifies in addition you may not take: Osprey, Mississipi kite,
northern harrier, ferruginous hawk, sharp-shinned hawk, prairie falcon, long
eared/burrowing/and barn owl
Missouri- How many raptors may an apprentice obtain in 12 months? ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------No more than 2
Federal- Does an apprentice need to capture their raptor? ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------No, one can be transferred to you.
Missouri- what are the requirements for an apprentice sponsor? ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------They must be a general (of 2 years-federal) or a master
falconer with no more than 3 apprentices
Federal and Missouri- what is the minimum age for a general falconer? ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------At least 16 years old
, Federal and Missouri- how long must an apprentice falconer practice falconry to
become a general? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------At least 2 years, with 4
months of those 2 years being active participation
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
| Updated Questions and Correct Answers
| Just Released
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
How long can you reside in a state before you need to have facilities that meet
standards and are listed on you permit? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------
120 days
Federal and Missouri- minimum age for apprentice class ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------12
Federal- What are the letter requirements for an apprentice falconry permit? ------
---CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A general falconer of 2 years or a master
falconer that is at least 18 must state that they will assist you
,What may an apprentice take from the wild? ---------CORRECT ANSWER---------------
--Anything besides threatened or endangered species and the following:
golden/bald/white-tailed, and stellars sea eagle, swallow tailed kite, swainsons
hawk, peregrine, flammulated owl, elf-owl, and short-eared owl
Missouri also specifies in addition you may not take: Osprey, Mississipi kite,
northern harrier, ferruginous hawk, sharp-shinned hawk, prairie falcon, long
eared/burrowing/and barn owl
Missouri- How many raptors may an apprentice obtain in 12 months? ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------No more than 2
Federal- Does an apprentice need to capture their raptor? ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------No, one can be transferred to you.
Missouri- what are the requirements for an apprentice sponsor? ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------They must be a general (of 2 years-federal) or a master
falconer with no more than 3 apprentices
Federal and Missouri- what is the minimum age for a general falconer? ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------At least 16 years old
, Federal and Missouri- how long must an apprentice falconer practice falconry to
become a general? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------At least 2 years, with 4
months of those 2 years being active participation
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
