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Where can I find a mentor to help me?

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Contact your state falconry club or association. Attend falconry events, and become part of the falconry community.

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How do I transport a falcon?

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The most common method is by the use of a "Giant Hood," which is a darkened and well-ventilated travel box with a perch inside.

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Where can I get a falcon?

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Apprentices must catch their falcons from the wild. Do not do this without a sponsor and a license or you can go to prison.

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Do I need a permit for breeding falcons and hawks?

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Yes, you do, especially if you intend on selling the fledglings. You could try asking for some advice from your local Falconers' Association before applying for your permit.

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Where do I put the falcon when it's asleep?

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You need to put it in a special enclosure called a "mews."

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How old do you have to be to be an apprentice?

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You have to be at least 12 years old in most states, but you should look up you state's rules and regulations.

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Do falcons have to be released back into the wild?

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Falcons should be released back into the wild to breed. Some falcons are released at the beginning of breeding season and they return on their own. Most falconers keep birds for up to a year, but release them after that. Although, it is not uncommon to keep a falcon for a few years.

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What can I feed my falcon besides mice?

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Falcons should not be fed mice. They should be fed birds: quail, day-old chicks and game that the falcon has hunted.

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What activities other than hunting can you teach a falcon?

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Falconry is the sport of hunting with a trained bird. There are no "other activities."

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What do I do if my bird does not come to my glove, but if I toss a lure up, it will fly and catch it?

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If at first you don't succeed try, try again. Try exposing the meat more and have patience.

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Why do falcons need to wear a hood?

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Falcon hoods keep them calm and alert by reducing the amount of visual stimulation they receive.

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How do I catch a falcon from a tree?

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You should never try to catch a falcon unless you have done the proper training and you have obtained the necessary licenses. Even then, you should still have a sponsor present when you do this.

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If I buy a falcon, will it eat my cat?

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It is doubtful that it would "eat" your cat, but it is likely that it would attack your cat and possible hurt it very badly or kill it.

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Is it safe to start with an 8-week-old bird of prey for beginner?

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No! You will kill the bird. Do not use a juvenile bird. It is illegal to take part in falconry without apprenticing yourself.

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Why does a falconer put a hood on the bird?

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Falcons wear hoods to keep them calm and ensure they are alert when the falconer needs them to be. A falcon's sight is up to 10 times better than that of humans. This means the bird of prey's visual stimulus and input is very high and it can see many potential prey targets long before us humans can.

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Do tamed falcons return to their owners after being released for breeding season?

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No, if they were taken from the wild, they eventually become un-tame again.

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How old do I have to be to own a falcon?

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You must be old enough to be responsible for taking care of it.

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How much do all the permits cost?

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Permits, fees and licenses are determined by each state. There also are federal permits, depending on what kind of activities you intend to practice with a bird of prey. At minimum, you need a falconry and hunting license issued by your state.

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Can I keep a falcon as a pet?

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No, it is not legal to own a falcon as a pet.

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Where do I find a book about falcons?

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At a bookstore. Look in the nonfiction section. You can also skim through National Geographics for articles.

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Is falconry legal in India?

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No, it is not.

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Can I keep an eagle legally as a pet?

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In the United States, you cannot keep an eagle unless you're a master falconer certified by the government (and even then, it's prohibited in some states and regions). In other countries, rules on this may vary.

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Can I have a peregrine falcon in WI?

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A Wisconsin falconry permittee may possess a wild falcon legally obtained outside the state. In other words, yes you can.

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