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NEW YORK FALCONRY: LICENSING, BIRDS, TRAINING, AND
REGULATIONS EXAMS NEWEST 2025/2026 ACTUAL EXAM WITH
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (100%
VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR
VERIFIED||
What training method is emphasized in falconry? - ANSWER-
Operant conditioning, focusing on rewards rather than
punishment.
What are the requirements to obtain or renew a falconry license in
New York State? - ANSWER-Applicants must be residents of New
York, at least 14 years old, pass a falconry exam with a minimum
score of 80%, hold a valid New York State hunting license for
small game, submit a $40 fee, and construct DEC-approved
housing for raptors.
When are falconry exams offered in New York State? - ANSWER-
Exams are offered twice yearly, in April and August, requiring pre-
registration and administered at DEC Regional Offices.
What topics does the falconry exam cover? - ANSWER-The exam
covers falconry basics, including biology, housing, training,
diseases, and relevant laws.
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What is the significance of sponsorship in the New York State
falconry licensing process? - ANSWER-Applicants must secure
sponsorship from a licensed General or Master Falconer.
What is the history of falconry? - ANSWER-Falconry originated in
Asia around 4,000 years ago, developed as a superior hunting
method, spread through Europe, and became known as the 'Sport
of Kings' during the Middle Ages and Renaissance.
What are the three main groups of raptors used in New York
falconry? - ANSWER-1. Falcons (e.g., American kestrel, peregrine
falcon) adapted for high-speed pursuits. 2. Accipiters (e.g.,
Northern goshawk, Cooper's hawk) which require expert training.
3. Buteos (e.g., red-tailed hawk) that are popular among
falconers.
What is the modern perspective on falconry? - ANSWER-
Contemporary falconry emphasizes ecological balance, sound
hunting methods, and values the beauty and skill of raptors in
flight more than hunting success.
NEW YORK FALCONRY: LICENSING, BIRDS, TRAINING, AND
REGULATIONS EXAMS NEWEST 2025/2026 ACTUAL EXAM WITH
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (100%
VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR
VERIFIED||
What training method is emphasized in falconry? - ANSWER-
Operant conditioning, focusing on rewards rather than
punishment.
What are the requirements to obtain or renew a falconry license in
New York State? - ANSWER-Applicants must be residents of New
York, at least 14 years old, pass a falconry exam with a minimum
score of 80%, hold a valid New York State hunting license for
small game, submit a $40 fee, and construct DEC-approved
housing for raptors.
When are falconry exams offered in New York State? - ANSWER-
Exams are offered twice yearly, in April and August, requiring pre-
registration and administered at DEC Regional Offices.
What topics does the falconry exam cover? - ANSWER-The exam
covers falconry basics, including biology, housing, training,
diseases, and relevant laws.
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What is the significance of sponsorship in the New York State
falconry licensing process? - ANSWER-Applicants must secure
sponsorship from a licensed General or Master Falconer.
What is the history of falconry? - ANSWER-Falconry originated in
Asia around 4,000 years ago, developed as a superior hunting
method, spread through Europe, and became known as the 'Sport
of Kings' during the Middle Ages and Renaissance.
What are the three main groups of raptors used in New York
falconry? - ANSWER-1. Falcons (e.g., American kestrel, peregrine
falcon) adapted for high-speed pursuits. 2. Accipiters (e.g.,
Northern goshawk, Cooper's hawk) which require expert training.
3. Buteos (e.g., red-tailed hawk) that are popular among
falconers.
What is the modern perspective on falconry? - ANSWER-
Contemporary falconry emphasizes ecological balance, sound
hunting methods, and values the beauty and skill of raptors in
flight more than hunting success.
