Can Falcons Be Pets?

It is illegal to own a falcon in the United States without the proper state and federal licenses. To obtain these permits, an aspiring falconer must apprentice under a sponsor for at least two years and pass a written examination.

Can you tame a falcon?

In the United States, you'll need to apprentice with a licensed falconer, typically for 2 years, in order obtain a falconer's license. You may also need to pass a written test in order to acquire a license. ... After your 2-year apprenticeship, you'll be able to obtain a general falconer's license and keep falcons.

Can a falcon be kept as a pet?

Make no mistake: these birds of prey are not pets. A licensed falconer must trap his raptor, most commonly a red-tailed hawk or American kestrel, in its first year of life and already flying.