Are there different levels of falconry permits?
Yes. We recognize three permit levels: apprentice, general, and master. You must be at least 14 years of age to become an apprentice falconer, and you must have a general or master falconer as a sponsor while you are an apprentice. To become a general falconer, you must be at least 18 years of age and you must have practiced falconry with your own bird(s) at the apprentice level for at least 2 years, including maintaining, flying, and hunting birds for a total of at least 6 months each year. To become a master falconer, you must have practiced falconry with your own bird(s) at the general level for at least 5 years, including maintaining, flying, and hunting birds for a total of 6 months each year. The number and species of birds you may possess depend on your classification as a falconer.
