Originally Posted by
NYRedtailfalconer
The falconry advisory board has added their own requirements now. I’m not sure where the legal authority to do this lies, but they will not upgrade you and will consider your request denied unless your written recommendations include “detailed descriptions” of the following:
• The species of raptor(s) the general falconer has flown
• The appearance and general heath of the raptors in the general falconer’s care
• A description of the raptor handling skills of the general falconer
• The ability/success rate of the general falconer’s raptors to take wild quarry
• The apparent dedication of the general falconer to the raptors in their care and to the sport of falconry.
Any state can add rules (be more restrictive.) They cannot be less restrictive. Points 2,3,4 and 5 above sounds like it depends a lot on how you write the report.
Keith Thompson
Treat everyone you meet with dignity and respect....but have a plan to kill them just in case