How to become a licensed falconer?
Every state in the US except Hawaii has a federally-recognized falconry program. The best way to go about getting a falconry license is to contact your state Department of Fish & Wildlife (Game) and ask them how to get started. Nearly every state also has a falconry club, which can be an excellent source of information on how falconry works. Another good resource is the North American Falconers Association, which has quite a lot of valuable information on their website. A web search for “(your state) falconry” will likely locate your local club, as well as the state DFW office. The basics of American falconry are these: 1. You must be at least 14 years old. 2. You must pass a federally-administered multiple choice test of 100 questions with at least 80%. You can’t do this without studying; your state will have a book list that can help you learn what you need to know. 3. You must have a sponsor, who will be a General or Master-class falconer. This person will help guide you through you
