Texas Falconry Regulations Exam Questions and Answers
Texas Falconry Regulations Exam Questions
and Answers
Question 1
Who may take or possess a raptor in the state of Texas?
Correct Answer
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.
Question 2
A person permitted to possess a raptor shall...
Correct Answer
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.
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Question 3
Can an apprentice conduct an educational display program with their raptor?
Correct Answer
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.
Question 4
What stipulations are placed on the use of falconry birds for educational display?
Correct Answer
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.
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Question 5
Can a falconer charge a fee for an educational display?
Correct Answer
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.
Question 6
What must a falconer do if he traps captive bred raptor or a raptor wearing falconry
equipment and finds it belongs to another falconer?
Correct Answer
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.
Question 7
If a permittee-sponsor relationship is terminated, how long does the apprentice have
to secure a new sponsor?
Correct Answer
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.
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Question 8
Can a lawfully possessed raptor be transferred between state lines?
Correct Answer
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.
Question 9
What forms do you use for permit applications?
Correct Answer
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.
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Texas Falconry Regulations Exam Questions
and Answers
Question 1
Who may take or possess a raptor in the state of Texas?
Correct Answer
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.
Question 2
A person permitted to possess a raptor shall...
Correct Answer
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.
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Question 3
Can an apprentice conduct an educational display program with their raptor?
Correct Answer
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.
Question 4
What stipulations are placed on the use of falconry birds for educational display?
Correct Answer
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.
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Question 5
Can a falconer charge a fee for an educational display?
Correct Answer
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.
Question 6
What must a falconer do if he traps captive bred raptor or a raptor wearing falconry
equipment and finds it belongs to another falconer?
Correct Answer
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.
Question 7
If a permittee-sponsor relationship is terminated, how long does the apprentice have
to secure a new sponsor?
Correct Answer
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.
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Question 8
Can a lawfully possessed raptor be transferred between state lines?
Correct Answer
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.
Question 9
What forms do you use for permit applications?
Correct Answer
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.
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