Ohio Falconry License Examination
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DOMAIN 1: FALCONRY REGULATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
(OHIO-SPECIFIC)
Q1: What is the minimum age to obtain a falconry permit in Ohio?
● A. 14 years old
● B. 16 years old [CORRECT]
● C. 18 years old
● D. 21 years old
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The minimum age requirement for falconers in Ohio is 16 years. Prospective falconers
must also hold a valid state hunting license.
Ohio Note: This is a frequently tested fact on the Ohio falconry exam.
,Q2: What is the passing score required on the Ohio falconry written examination?
● A. 70%
● B. 75%
● C. 80% [CORRECT]
● D. 85%
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Ohio Division of Wildlife requires a minimum score of 80% to pass the falconry
examination. The test covers raptor biology, falconry history and techniques, raptor care, health,
and regulations.
Q3: How much does the Ohio state falconry permit cost, and how often must it be renewed?
● A. $50 annually
● B. $75 every three years [CORRECT]
● C. $100 every five years
● D. $150 biennially
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Ohio state falconry permit fee is $75, renewable every three years. In addition, a
federal falconry permit costs $100, also renewable every three years.
Q4: Before taking the falconry test or building facilities, an Apprentice falconer in Ohio must first:
● A. Purchase a raptor from a breeder
● B. Secure a commitment from a General or Master falconer to serve as sponsor
[CORRECT]
● C. Join the North American Falconers Association
● D. Complete a veterinary training course
,Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Apprentice falconers are not permitted to take the state test, build facilities, or be issued
permits without first having the commitment of a sponsor. Sponsors must be licensed General or
Master falconers.
Q5: How long must an Apprentice falconer serve under their sponsor in Ohio?
● A. 6 months
● B. 1 year
● C. At least 2 years [CORRECT]
● D. 5 years
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Apprentice falconers must serve at least 2 years under their sponsor before advancing
to General falconer status.
Q6: Which of the following must be inspected and approved by the Ohio Division of Wildlife before
a falconry permit is issued?
● A. Only the indoor mews
● B. Only the weathering area
● C. Both mews and weathering area [CORRECT]
● D. Neither; self-certification is permitted
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Both the indoor housing facility (mews) and outdoor weathering area must meet state
specifications and pass inspection by Ohio Division of Wildlife personnel before permit issuance.
, Q7: What is the legal definition of falconry in Ohio?
● A. Owning an exotic raptor as a pet
● B. Training a wild hawk to hunt in partnership with a human [CORRECT]
● C. Using raptors for commercial wildlife photography
● D. Breeding raptors for profit
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Falconry is defined as training a wild hawk to hunt in partnership with a human. It is NOT
owning an exotic pet, NOT for profit, and NOT solely for educational display.
Q8: Under Ohio regulations, which of the following uses of falconry hawks is ILLEGAL?
● A. Non-profit educational presentations by General falconers
● B. Non-profit educational presentations by Master falconers
● C. Using falconry hawks for profit at renaissance fairs [CORRECT]
● D. Personal hunting with properly permitted raptors
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: While General and Master falconers may use hawks for non-profit educational
presentations, using falconry hawks for profit (including renaissance fairs, re-enactments, or wildlife
modeling) is ILLEGAL in Ohio.
Q9: When an Apprentice falconer traps their first raptor, what is required regarding their sponsor?
● A. Sponsor must approve the species choice beforehand
● B. Sponsor must be present during trapping [CORRECT]
● C. Sponsor must trap the bird for the apprentice
● D. No sponsor involvement is required for trapping
Correct Answer: B
ACTUAL EXAM 2025/2026 | Practice Test |
150 Questions | Correct Answers and
Rationales | Instant Download PDF |
Verified Q&A | Pass Guaranteed - A+
Graded
DOMAIN 1: FALCONRY REGULATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
(OHIO-SPECIFIC)
Q1: What is the minimum age to obtain a falconry permit in Ohio?
● A. 14 years old
● B. 16 years old [CORRECT]
● C. 18 years old
● D. 21 years old
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The minimum age requirement for falconers in Ohio is 16 years. Prospective falconers
must also hold a valid state hunting license.
Ohio Note: This is a frequently tested fact on the Ohio falconry exam.
,Q2: What is the passing score required on the Ohio falconry written examination?
● A. 70%
● B. 75%
● C. 80% [CORRECT]
● D. 85%
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Ohio Division of Wildlife requires a minimum score of 80% to pass the falconry
examination. The test covers raptor biology, falconry history and techniques, raptor care, health,
and regulations.
Q3: How much does the Ohio state falconry permit cost, and how often must it be renewed?
● A. $50 annually
● B. $75 every three years [CORRECT]
● C. $100 every five years
● D. $150 biennially
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Ohio state falconry permit fee is $75, renewable every three years. In addition, a
federal falconry permit costs $100, also renewable every three years.
Q4: Before taking the falconry test or building facilities, an Apprentice falconer in Ohio must first:
● A. Purchase a raptor from a breeder
● B. Secure a commitment from a General or Master falconer to serve as sponsor
[CORRECT]
● C. Join the North American Falconers Association
● D. Complete a veterinary training course
,Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Apprentice falconers are not permitted to take the state test, build facilities, or be issued
permits without first having the commitment of a sponsor. Sponsors must be licensed General or
Master falconers.
Q5: How long must an Apprentice falconer serve under their sponsor in Ohio?
● A. 6 months
● B. 1 year
● C. At least 2 years [CORRECT]
● D. 5 years
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Apprentice falconers must serve at least 2 years under their sponsor before advancing
to General falconer status.
Q6: Which of the following must be inspected and approved by the Ohio Division of Wildlife before
a falconry permit is issued?
● A. Only the indoor mews
● B. Only the weathering area
● C. Both mews and weathering area [CORRECT]
● D. Neither; self-certification is permitted
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Both the indoor housing facility (mews) and outdoor weathering area must meet state
specifications and pass inspection by Ohio Division of Wildlife personnel before permit issuance.
, Q7: What is the legal definition of falconry in Ohio?
● A. Owning an exotic raptor as a pet
● B. Training a wild hawk to hunt in partnership with a human [CORRECT]
● C. Using raptors for commercial wildlife photography
● D. Breeding raptors for profit
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Falconry is defined as training a wild hawk to hunt in partnership with a human. It is NOT
owning an exotic pet, NOT for profit, and NOT solely for educational display.
Q8: Under Ohio regulations, which of the following uses of falconry hawks is ILLEGAL?
● A. Non-profit educational presentations by General falconers
● B. Non-profit educational presentations by Master falconers
● C. Using falconry hawks for profit at renaissance fairs [CORRECT]
● D. Personal hunting with properly permitted raptors
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: While General and Master falconers may use hawks for non-profit educational
presentations, using falconry hawks for profit (including renaissance fairs, re-enactments, or wildlife
modeling) is ILLEGAL in Ohio.
Q9: When an Apprentice falconer traps their first raptor, what is required regarding their sponsor?
● A. Sponsor must approve the species choice beforehand
● B. Sponsor must be present during trapping [CORRECT]
● C. Sponsor must trap the bird for the apprentice
● D. No sponsor involvement is required for trapping
Correct Answer: B
