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Laws and Regulations Flashcards

1
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When do state Falconry Licenses expire?

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March 31st of each year

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Any licensee whose falconry license has lapsed for fewer than ______ years may be reinstated at their previous level, provided they have documentation of their previous license level.

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5 years

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New residents who intend to establish permanent residency in
Colorado, and are legally in possession of a raptor, may retain that raptor while applying for a nonresident annual possession/hunting raptor license, providing that they must notify the Division and apply for such license within ______ days of importing any raptor

A

10 days

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An Apprentice level licensee shall be at least ____ years old.

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12 years old

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If an Apprentice level licensee is under ____ years of age, a parent or legal guardian must sign their application,
and is legally responsible for their activities under their falconry license.

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18 years old

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A sponsor is required for _____ years in which an apprentice license is held, regardless of the age of the licensee.

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The first two years

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In the event sponsorship is terminated, the holder of an apprentice raptor license must obtain a new sponsor within _________ days of termination, or their apprentice raptor license shall expire.

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within 30 days

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Regardless of the number of state, tribal, or territorial falconry licenses in possession, an Apprentice licensee shall not possess more than ________ raptor at any one time. In addition, an Apprentice licensee shall not obtain more than _____ raptors taken from the wild during any twelve-month period.

A

a licensee shall not possess more than ONE raptor at any one time.

, a licensee shall not obtain more than TWO raptors taken from the wild during any twelve-month period.

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An Apprentice licensee is authorized to possess only the following WILD-CAUGHT species taken from the wild in Colorado:

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American Kestrel, Red-tailed Hawk

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An Apprentice licensee is authorized to possess only the following CAPTIVE-BRED species:

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Any species, except:
• American swallow-tailed kite
• Bald eagle
• White-tailed eagle
• Steller’s sea eagle
• Northern harrier
• Swainson’s hawk
• Ferruginous hawk
• Golden eagle
• Peregrine falcon
• Prairie falcon
• Flammulated owl
• Burrowing owl
• Short-eared owl.

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True or false: An apprentice licensee may not remove any eyas raptor from the wild or possess any wild-caught raptor taken from the wild as an eyas.

A

True

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True or False: An Apprentice licensee may possess a raptor that is imprinted on humans.

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False

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True or False: An Apprentice licensee may not possess a raptor that is imprinted on humans.

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True

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A General level licensee shall be at least ____ years old.

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16 years old

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True or False: If a General level licensee is under 18 years of age, a parent or legal guardian must sign their application, and is legally responsible for their activities under their falconry license.”

A

True

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16
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When applying for a General level Falconry license, A licensee shall have at least ______ years experience in the practice of falconry with wild raptors at the apprentice level (including maintaining, training, flying, and hunting the raptor(s) for an average of at least _____ months in each year) as certified by his/her sponsor on a form provided by the Division. Such practice may include the capture and release of falconry raptors.

A

…. at least TWO years experience ……….
and hunting the raptor(s) for an average of at least FOUR months in each year) …….

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General level falconry license: Regardless of the number of state, tribal, or territorial falconry licenses in possession, a GENERAL licensee shall not possess more than _____ raptors for falconry purposes at any one time, only ______ of which may be wild-caught raptors. In addition, a licensee shall not obtain more than ______ raptors taken from the wild during any 12-month period.

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General level falconry license: Regardless of the number of state, tribal, or territorial falconry licenses in possession, a GENERAL licensee shall not possess more than THREE raptors for falconry purposes at any one time, only TWO of which may be wild-caught raptors. In addition, a licensee shall not obtain more than TWO raptors taken from the wild during any 12-month period.

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A GENERAL level licensee is authorized to possess only the following WILD-CAUGHT species:

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Wild-caught
Any species, except:
* Any state or federally listed threatened
or endangered raptor (except when
authorized in writing by the Division as
part of a recovery effort)
* Golden eagle
* Bald eagle
* White-tailed eagle
* Steller’s sea eagle

They are also not allowed to take: a Gyrfalcon, a kite, an osprey, or an owl

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A GENERAL level licensee is authorized to possess only the following CAPTIVE-BRED species:

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Any species (including hybrids) EXCEPT:
• Golden eagle
• Bald eagle
• White-tailed eagle
• Steller’s sea eagle

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True or false: A GENERAL level licensee may take an owl from the wild in Colorado?

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False

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True or False: A GENERAL level licensee may not take a Gyrfalcon from the wild in Coorado?

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True

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True or False: As a GENERAL licensee, any state or federally listed threatened or endangered raptor may be taken only when authorized in writing by the Division as part of a recovery effort.

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True

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23
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To be upgraded to a MASTER level license, An applicant shall have at least _____ years experience in the practice of falconry with their own licensed raptor(s) at the general license level.

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FIVE years

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At the MASTER level license, Regardless of the number of state, tribal, or territorial falconry licenses in possession, a licensee shall not possess more than _____ raptors for falconry purposes at any one time, only _____ of which may be wild-caught raptors, provided further that a licensee may not possess more than _______ eagles at any one time. In addition, a licensee shall not obtain more than ______ raptors taken from the wild during any 12-month period.

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shall not possess more than _FIVE_raptors for falconry purposes at any one time,
…only THREE of which may be wild-caught raptors,
…may not possess more than THREE eagles at any one time.
…shall not obtain more than TWO raptors taken from the wild during any 12-month period.

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A MASTER licensee may not possess more than three ______ at any one time.

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eagles

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A ___________ level licensee is authorized to possess any species of raptor (including hybrids).

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Master

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True or False: A MASTER licensee is not authorized to take a Bald Eagle from the wild in Colorado

A

True

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True or False: A MASTER licensee is authorized to take an Osprey from the wild in Colorado

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False

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True or False: A MASTER licensee is not authorized to take a Gyrfalcon from the wild in Colorado

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True

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True or False: A MASTER licensee is not authorized to take an owl from the wild in Colorado

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True

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31
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NO licensees of any level are allowed to take __________(5 answers)___________ from the wild in Colorado

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Bald Eagles, Gyrfalcons, Kites, Osprey, Owls

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Any state or federally listed threatened or endangered raptor may be taken only when authorized in writing by the Division as part of a ________________________.

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As part of a recovery effort

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A licensee may not transport or possess a golden eagle, white-tailed eagle, or Steller’s sea-eagle for falconry purposes unless the licensee first:
1.________________
2.________________

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  1. Submits to the Division their experience in handling large raptors
  2. Submits to the Division at least two letters of reference from people with experience handling and/or flying large raptors
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34
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True or false: A licensee desiring to possess a raptor for falconry and obtain a resident falconry license may have their mews/ housing facilities on a property owned by another person?

A

True
Licensee must submit to the Division a statement certifying that they agree that the falconry facilities, equipment, and raptors may be inspected without advance notice by the Division at any reasonable time of day. Any such statement shall be signed and dated by the licensee, and, if applicable, the property owner.

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35
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True or false: Perches do not need to be provided to a raptor as long as they are otherwise held in healthful condition.

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False: a perch must be provided

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36
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Minimum standards for facilities:

If more than one raptor is to be kept in the mews, the raptors shall be _______ or ____________ and the area for each bird shall be large enough to allow each bird to fully extend its wings without damaging its feathers or contacting other raptors.

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tethered or separated by partitions

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Minimum standards for facilities:

There shall be at least one opening for direct sunlight, protected on the inside by _________ bars, spaced narrower than the width of the bird’s body, or other suitable materials, and a secure door that can be easily closed.

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vertical bars

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Minimum standards for facilities:

True or false: Mews with vertical bars, sunlight, and a secure door are NOT required if the bird is housed inside of a home and is kept tethered.

As long as…

A

True
as long as a weathering yard is provided

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Minimum standards for Weathering Yard facilities:

True or False: The enclosed area shall be large enough to ensure the birds cannot strike the enclosure when flying from the perch.

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True

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40
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Minimum standards for Weathering Yard facilities:

A __________ perch shall be provided for each raptor.

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COVERED perch

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41
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Minimum standards for Weathering Yard facilities:

True or false: An enclosed weathering yard is still required if indoor facilities provide adequate fresh air ventilation and direct sunlight.

A

False

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42
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True or false: If the location of the permanent indoor or outdoor facility is changed, the licensee does not need to report such action, as long as the construction of the facilities remains the same.

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false - the licensee must report such action as required by these regulations.

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A raptor may be held in temporary facilities for purposes other than transport or hunting for a period not to exceed ______ consecutive days. If a falconry raptor is moved to a temporary facility under this clause, the licensee must report such action as required by these regulations.

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30 consecutive days

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44
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A raptor may be held in temporary facilities for a period not to exceed 30 consecutive days for _________ or _________ purposes.

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transport or hunting

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True or false: A raptor may never be kept outside on a perch in the open for any reason

A

false
A raptor may be kept outside in the open temporarily if it is under watch.

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True or false: A raptor may be kept outside in the open temporarily, long as it is under watch.

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True

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47
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What are the FOUR required pieces of equipment? (Not including housing facilities/mews) that you will need during your facilities inspection?

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Jesses - at least 1 pair of aylmeri jesses
Leash and swivel
Bath/water container
Scale/ weighing device

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48
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At which point will you need to have a Division officer inspect your facilities?
A) After you get your license but before you trap your bird
B) Before you can take the state falconry exam
C) Before you get your falconry license
D) After you trap your first bird - they’ll inspect our facility while they are there to put the band on your bird’s leg.

A

C) - before you get your license.

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True or false: Any person holding a falconry license is subject to inspection of their birds, facilities, equipment and records by a Division representative. They will call and set up an inspection time in advance. Such inspection shall only be performed in the presence of the licensee.

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false - They may do a surprise inspection during business hours on any day of the week, and do not need to contact you in advance

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50
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Capturing wild raptors: Raptors may only be taken from the wild between ____________ and _____________ annually.

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June 1 and January 31

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Capturing wild raptors: Eyas raptors may also be taken from the wild from __________ through _________ annually.

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May 1 through May 31

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True or false: You may take a raptor from the Wild in Colorado in April as long as it is an eyas

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False: eyas raptors may only be taken from the wild from May 1 through May 31 annually.

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53
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True or false: Nonresident falconers may not take a raptor from the wild in Colorado. They must have a Colorado resident falconry license in order to take a raptor in Colorado.

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False: Nonresident falconers may take a raptor from the wild in Colorado only when they possess a valid NONRESIDENT TAKE LICENSE.

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54
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The fee for a nonresident falconry take license shall be $____?

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$150.00

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55
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__(#)__ nonresident take licenses may be issued annually pursuant to a random drawing process.

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TWENTY

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Nonresident take of wild raptors in Colorado:
True or false:
a. Applications will be accepted online only on an application form provided by the Division.
b. Only complete and correct applications will be accepted and no person may submit more than one application per license year

A

true

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57
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Nonresident take of wild raptors in Colorado:
Application and drawing process:
d. Each application form must be submitted online no later than midnight on the last Tuesday in _______________.
e. Any nonresident take licenses remaining after the random draw may be issued on a first-come, first-served basis beginning the second Tuesday of ____________.

A

August
September

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58
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Nonresidents may only take raptors in Colorado from ___________ through ____________ annually.

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October 1 through December 31

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59
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A nonresident take license is valid for the take of up to how many raptor(s)?

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one

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True or false? Nonresident falconers must have a current and valid falconry license for the species they desire to take, issued by a state that allows Colorado resident take of wild raptors for falconry purposes.

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true

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Nonresidents shall not take from the wild in Colorado any ________, ____________, __________, __________, ___________, (list 5) or any state or federally threatened or endangered raptor.

A

Peregrine Falcon, Gyrfalcon, Osprey, Kite, or owl

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True or False: Nonresidents with a Colorado wild take license may take a Peregrine Falcon

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False

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True or False: Nonresidents with a Colorado wild take license may take a Barn Owl, as long as it is an eyas.

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False

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True or false: All raptors taken under the authority of a nonresident take license must be banded within 10 days after they get back to the licensee’s home state.

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All raptors taken under the authority of a nonresident take license must be banded PRIOR to being exported from Colorado.

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True or False: All raptors taken under the authority of a nonresident take license must be banded PRIOR to being exported from Colorado.

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True

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True or False: If any person captures a raptor from the wild that they are not allowed to possess, they may keep it temporarily to transfer to another person who is allowed to possess that species, and shall not count against their take limit.

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False - If any person captures a raptor from the wild that they are not allowed to possess, they must release it immediately.

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67
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From May 1 through September 30 annually, take limit quotas are hereby established for which species, and what is the take limit quota?

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Ferruginous Hawk - 4

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True or false: From October 1 through January 31, no take limit quota applies for Ferruginous Hawks

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True

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69
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When taking a species with a Take limit quota, the licensee must report such take by calling 303-291-7144 within ______________ of such take.

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24 hours

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70
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The only wildlife taken from the wild which may be used as bait to attract or capture falconry raptors are:

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Starlings, English House Sparrows, Eurasian Collared-doves, or mice. (Except mice listed as an endangered species)

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True or false: Animals purchased form pet stores (Mice, rats, gerbils, hamsters) may be used for trapping raptors

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True

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True or false: Any raptor captured by a licensee during a 12-month period shall count against the number of raptors that licensee may take from the wild annually, unless that licensee transfers the raptor to another licensee.

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False - it is regardless of whether or not that licensee transfers the raptor to another licensee.

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True or false: If a sponsor and their apprentice go out trapping together, and the sponsor is the one who physically traps and collects the bird and gives it to their apprentice, that bird counts against the take limit of the sponsor and not the apprentice.

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False: If more than one licensed falconer is present at the capture site when a raptor is captured, the raptor shall only count as a raptor taken from the wild for the licensed falconer that takes the raptor into possession at the capture site, even if another licensed falconer physically captured the raptor. T

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True or false: If a sponsor traps a bird for their apprentice and the apprentice is not present when the bird is taken from the wild, that bird counts against the take limit of the sponsor and not the apprentice.

A

True -
If a licensee is not at the immediate location where the raptor is taken from the wild, the person who removes the raptor from the wild must be a general or master falconer, and that raptor shall count against the number of raptors that person may take from the wild annually. The person who removed the raptor from the wild must report take of the raptor as required by these regulations.

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True or false: If a licensee has a long-term or permanent physical impairment that prevents them from attending the capture of a falconry raptor intended for use by that licensee, a general or master falconer may capture a bird for that licensee. Any such raptor shall count against one of the birds the licensee with the physical impairment may take from the wild. The licensee must report take of the raptor as required by these regulations

A

True

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76
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Any raptor injured due to falconer trapping efforts shall remain the responsibility of the
licensee, who shall assume all costs of care and rehabilitation of any such raptor. The injured raptor must be dealt with in one of the following ways:
1) _______
2) _______

A
  1. A licensee may place the injured raptor on their license. The licensee shall report take as required by these regulations; OR,
  2. A licensee may give the injured raptor directly to a veterinarian or a properly-licensed wildlife rehabilitator. The licensee shall report take as required by these regulations. If possessed by a veterinarian or a rehabilitator, a raptor taken under this subparagraph must be surrendered to the care of the falconer assuming costs and care of rehabilitation immediately upon request of the falconer.
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True or False:
If a raptor is injured due to trapping attempts, The falconer can take the raptor to a licensed vet or rehabilitator but is not held responsible for assuming the costs and care of the bird’s care and rehabilitation, and the bird doesn’t count against their take limit.

A

False - A licensee may give the injured raptor directly to a veterinarian or a properly-licensed wildlife rehabilitator. The licensee shall report take as required by these regulations. If possessed by a veterinarian or a rehabilitator, a raptor taken under this subparagraph must be surrendered to the care of the falconer assuming costs and care of rehabilitation immediately upon request of the falconer.

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True or false: Any captured raptor with an injury or illness sustained prior to the capture attempt may be given directly to a veterinarian or a properly-licensed wildlife rehabilitator, and shall not count against the take and possession limit of the licensee.

A

True

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79
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A licensee may recapture their escaped or lost falconry raptor at any time. Such recapture __(Shall/shall not)__ count against the licensee as a bird taken from the wild.

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shall not

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True or false: A licensee may recapture their escaped or lost falconry raptor only within the Colorado take/trapping season.

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false - lost birds may be recovered at any time

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Q

True or false: Any raptor wearing falconry equipment or any captive-bred raptor may be recaptured at any time, even if a person does not possess the appropriate falconry license.

A

True

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82
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True or false: Lost/escaped raptors recaptured and temporarily possessed by a licensee other than the original licensee shall count against the number of birds that person is allowed to possess or take from the wild.

A

False
Raptors recaptured and temporarily possessed by a licensee other than the original licensee shall not count against the number of birds that person is allowed to possess or take from the wild, provided further that the person who recaptures the bird must report such temporary possession as required by these regulations.

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83
Q

If a lost/escaped falconry bird is found or trapped by someone other than the original licensee:

a. that bird must be returned to the person who lost it as long as that person is still legally able to possess it and wants to keep it

b. The person who found/recovered the bird may keep the bird as long as they are legally allowed to keep that species, whether or not the original licensee wants their bird back.

c. The person who recovered the bird may keep it if the original licensee does not want the bird back or cannot legally keep it, so long as all other provisions of these regulations are met.

A

A and C

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84
Q

True or false: General and Master licensees may take raptor eggs from the wild

A

False - nobody is allowed to take eggs

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85
Q

When an eyas raptor is removed from a nest or aerie, how many live eyas raptor shall remain in the nest or aerie?
a. There is no requirement
b. One
c. Two
d. At least half of what a typical clutch size for that species would be

A

B - One

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86
Q

The only wild Adult raptors that may be taken from the wild in Colorado are:
a. Red-Tailed Hawk
b. American Kestrel
c. Great Horned Owl
d. Golden Eagle
e. No adult raptors may be taken from the wild

A

B. American Kestrel
and
D. Golden Eagle

87
Q

True or False: General and Master license falconers may take a Golden Eagle from the wild from a depredation area.

A

False: only MASTER level falconers may take a Golden Eagle From the wild if certain conditions are met

88
Q

A master license falconer may not intentionally capture/ take more than ______ Golden Eagles in any license year.

A

Two

89
Q

Golden eagles may be taken from the wild only in a ________________________ Area, and only during the time it is in effect.

A

Livestock Depredation Area

90
Q

At least ___________ days before beginning any trapping activities, a licensee (Taking a wild Golden Eagle) must inform the applicable U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regional office of their capture plans

A

Three days

91
Q

True or False: When trapping a wild Golden Eagle, Prior to entering the depredation area, a licensee must have permission from the landowner or applicable responsible agency.

A

True

92
Q

True or false: A Master level licensee may capture an eagle of any age

A

False - ish
A Master level licensee may only capture an immature or sub-adult Golden eagle;
EXCEPT that a licensee may capture a nesting adult or take nestlings from their nest if a biologist representing the agency responsible for declaring the depredation area has determined that the adult eagle is preying on livestock

93
Q

Under what conditions is a Master level falconer allowed to take a wild Golden Eagle adult, nestling, or egg from the wild?

A

a licensee may capture a nesting adult or take nestlings from their nest if a biologist representing the agency responsible for declaring the depredation area has determined that the adult eagle is preying on livestock

94
Q

Raptors may be captured only with traps or nets which are humane in their operation and use. Almost all trapping devices must be _______________ while in use.

A

constantly attended

95
Q

Traps of such construction as Swedish goshawk traps must be attended regularly at least at _________ intervals.

A

12-hour

96
Q

True or false: When trapping a raptor, it is typical to leave a trap like a Bal Chatri on the side of a road unattended, and check on it a few hours later.

A

False - Traps like a Bal Chatri must be monitored constantly while being used, and cannot be left out unattended.

97
Q

True or false: You may use wild birds such as Chickadees or Wrens for trapping a bird, as long as they are released back to the wild after trapping is complete.

A

False

98
Q

True or false: In order to take a raptor species from the wild that has been recently removed from the Federal List of Endangered and Threatened species, a licensee must first verify that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has published a management plan for the species, and that such plan allows for take of the desired species.

A

true

99
Q

True or false: Peregrine falcons may be trapped from the wild in Colorado by anyone who has a general or master falconer license

A

False - Peregrines may only be captured by licensees who have obtained a Peregrine falcon capture permit

100
Q

How many Peregrine Falcon capture permits are issued annually in Colorado?

A

Up to four

101
Q

True or false: Peregrine Falcon capture permits are issued on a first come first serve basis

A

False - Peregrine falcon capture permits may be issued annually to licensed Colorado master or general falconers pursuant to a RANDOM DRAWING PROCESS.

exception: Leftover capture permits may be purchased on a first-come, first-served basis with priority determined by the order in which complete applications are submitted online with proper payment method.

102
Q

Any person who takes a Peregrine falcon in Colorado shall be ineligible to apply for or participate in a Peregrine falcon license drawing for ______ years or to purchase a leftover capture permit for the same ______-year period.

A

FIVE

103
Q

No person shall take any _______________ from the wild that is banded with a Federal Bird Banding Laboratory aluminum band or any research band. Any such (species), if captured, must be immediately released.

A

Peregrine falcon

104
Q

if a trapped Peregrine falcon has a transmitter attached, a licensee may possess the falcon for up to _________ days in order to contact the researcher to determine if the researcher wishes to replace the transmitter or its batteries. If the researcher wishes to do so, or to have the transmitter removed, the researcher or their designee can make the change or allow the licensee to do so before the falcon is released. If the researcher does not wish to keep the transmitter on the falcon, the licensee may keep the falcon providing they comply with all other provisions of these regulations.

A

30 days

105
Q

An eyas peregrine falcon may not be removed from its eyrie prior to ______ days of age. Peregrine falcon eyries may not be entered when young are 28 days or more of age.

A

10 days

106
Q

Peregrine falcon capture licenses are valid from ______ through ______ and authorize the take of one eyas or recently-fledged young.

A

June 1 through August 31

107
Q

License holders taking a wild Peregrine Falcon must contact the local District Wildlife Manager at least _______ days in advance and provide notification of any proposed capture schedule.

A

7 days

108
Q

True or False: When taking a Peregrine Falcon in Colorado, a Division representative must be present during capture attempts of eyas or recently-fledged young.

A

false: A Division representative need not be present during capture attempts of eyas or recently-fledged young. However, a Division representative may choose to be present during any capture attempt and the license holder must allow for such participation by a Division representative.

109
Q

(pick all that apply:) The only Peregrine Falcons that can be taken from the wild in Colorado are:
a. Eyas/ nestling
b. Recently-fledged
c. Passage
d. Adults

A

a and b
Passage and adult Peregrines are not allowed to be taken

110
Q

When an eyas or recently-fledged peregrine falcon is removed from a nest or aerie at least ______ live eyas(es) or recently-fledged peregrine(s) shall remain in the nest or aerie.

A

one

111
Q

Immediately upon taking any ____________ into possession, the license holder shall void the capture license provided as part of their license, and write on the capture license the time, date and location of take. Such voided permit authorizes possession of the raptor by the license holder, and shall remain with the raptor until banded by a Division representative, upon which time it shall be surrendered. The license holder shall report such action as required by these regulations.

A

Peregrine falcon

112
Q

All wild-caught raptors shall be marked at all times with ______________ provided to the Division by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.

A

black non-reusable numbered bands

113
Q

Wild-caught raptors must wear a:
a. Blue numbered band
b. yellow numbered band
c. black numbered band
d. silver aluminum numbered band

A

c. Black numbered band

114
Q

Captive-bred raptors must wear a:
a. Blue numbered band
b. yellow numbered band
c. black numbered band
d. silver aluminum numbered band

A

b. yellow, numbered band

115
Q

A numbered leg band may only be removed if:

A

it may cause or is causing harm or damage to the raptor. Removal of the band must be reported

116
Q

True or false: Licensees may not transfer a wild-caught raptor to another licensee. Wild-caught birds must be released.

A

false
Licensees may transfer or receive by transfer legally-acquired raptors or their progeny to or from other persons who are authorized to possess such raptors. Licensees shall report such action as required by these regulations.

117
Q

True or false: A raptor that is acquired from a vet or rehabilitator doesn’t count against the take limit for that licensee for that year

A

false

118
Q

A surviving spouse, executor, administrator, or other legal representative of a deceased licensee may transfer any legally-possessed raptor held by the licensee to another authorized licensee within ______ days of the death of the licensee. After _____ days of the death of the licensee, the Division will have sole discretion of the disposition of all raptors held by the deceased licensee.

A

90 days

119
Q

True or false: It is legal to sell a wild-caught raptor to another falconer as long as they have the appropriate license to possess that bird.

A

false
The only raptors that may be purchased, sold or bartered or offered for sale or barter are properly-banded, captive-bred raptors.

120
Q

True or false: It is legal to sell a captive-bred raptor to another falconer as long as they have the appropriate license to possess that bird.

A

true

121
Q

No person, other than a person in possession of a valid United States Fish and Wildlife Service ___________ Permit, may sell or transfer to another by barter any raptor egg or raptor semen.

A

Raptor Propagation Permit

122
Q

True or false: . The only raptor eggs or raptor semen that may be purchased, sold or bartered or that may be offered for sale or barter are those produced from wild-caught raptors lawfully held by persons possessing a valid United States Fish and Wildlife Service Raptor Propagation Permit.

A

False - they must be from Captive-bred raptors

123
Q

True or false: No endangered or threatened raptor, their egg, semen or progeny shall be sold except to a State Wildlife Conservation Agency, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service or the competent wildlife management authority of another country.

This provision shall apply only if both parents are classified as endangered or threatened.

A

False -
This provision shall apply whether one or both parents are classified as endangered or threatened.

124
Q

A falconry licensee (caretaker) may care for another licensee’s (licensee) raptor or raptors at the licensee’s facilities or at the caretaker’s facilities for a period not to exceed _____ consecutive days

A

120

125
Q

True or false: Apprentice licensees are not allowed to care for another licensee’s raptor

A

False
Apprentice licensees may care for another licensee’s raptor but shall not be in possession of more than one bird at a time and they may not care for any wild-caught raptor other than a red-tailed hawk or American kestrel.

126
Q

True or false: If a sponsor goes on a vacation for a month, their apprentice may fly the sponsor’s wild-caught kestrel, as long as the sponsor authorized them to do so

A

True

127
Q

Caretaker possession of any raptor may be extended indefinitely in extenuating circumstances, such as illness, military service, or for a family emergency. What must be done in this circumstance?

A

Such extended care shall be requested of the Division. The Division may authorize extension of such care on a case-by-case basis.

128
Q

True or false: Any person (unlicensed caretaker) may care for a licensee’s (licensee) raptors at the licensee’s facilities for a period not to exceed 30 consecutive days.

A

true

129
Q

Any person (unlicensed caretaker) may care for a licensee’s (licensee) raptors at the licensee’s facilities for a period not to exceed ____ consecutive days.

A

30

130
Q

True or false: an unlicensed person may care for a licensee’s raptor, and may keep the raptor at their own house during that period as long as the licensee has authorized them to do so.

A

false - Any raptor entrusted to an unlicensed caretaker shall remain in the facilities of the licensee.

131
Q

An unlicensed caretaker shall not _______ a raptor for any reason

A

fly

132
Q

Resident falconers may leave the state with a licensed raptor and return to Colorado without submitting a raptor importation form, obtaining an importation license, or obtaining a veterinary health certificate provided the return of the raptor occurs within ______ days of leaving
the state.

A

30

133
Q

True or false: A person holding a current and valid resident falconry license shall be authorized to export any raptor on their license from Colorado when the licensee permanently changes their state of residence.

A

true

134
Q

true or false: Any raptor taken from the wild in Colorado that is legally possessed under the authority of a falconry license may be exported from Colorado if the licensee wishes to transfer the raptor to another properly-licensed licensee in accordance with these regulations and the laws of the receiving state, province or country.

A

false: Any raptor NOT taken from the wild in Colorado…

135
Q

All residents must possess a resident ____-year possession/hunting raptor license in order to practice falconry in Colorado.

A

3-year

136
Q

True or false: A hunter education certificate is required to practice falconry under a resident 3-year possession/hunting raptor license or a nonresident annual possession/hunting raptor license.

A

false - A hunter education certificate shall not be necessary

137
Q

State and Federal ________________ are required as provided in Chapter 5 of these regulations for the taking of migratory waterfowl.

A

Migratory Bird Hunting Stamps (Duck Stamps)

138
Q

True or false: Licensees must ensure that their activities do not cause the take of federally-listed threatened or endangered wildlife.

A

true

139
Q

The use of ___________ is prohibited while engaged in falconry.

A

firearms

140
Q

True or False: . Practicing falconry from a public road is prohibited.

A

true

141
Q

Except as provided in these regulations, _______________ flown in Colorado for falconry purposes must be banded or otherwise marked so that they may be readily identified.

A

all raptors

142
Q

True or false: Falconers are prohibited from giving conservation education programs presented in a public venue. An educator’s license is required to do so.

A

false - General or master falconers may use any raptor possessed under the authority of their state falconry license in any conservation education program presented in a public venue.
Apprentice falconers shall only participate in any conservation program under the direct supervision of a general or master falconer

143
Q

True or false: A General or Master licensee may keep raptors on their falconry license for the primary purpose of conservation education rather than falconry.

A

false - . Except for those birds possessed under the provisions of regulation #616.C, any raptor on a falconry license used in a conservation education program must be possessed and used primarily for the practice of falconry.

144
Q

True or False: Falconry licensees may charge a fee when presenting conservation education programs, as long as that fee does not exceed the amount required to recoup the cost of the presentation

A

True

145
Q

True or False: Falconry licensees may create a source of income through charging fees when presenting conservation education programs.

A

False - Any fee charged for a conservation education program may not exceed the amount required for the presenter to recoup their cost of the presentation.

146
Q

When using falconry raptors for public education programs, the conservation education program must include information about the following:

A

a. Biology of raptors.
b. Ecological roles of raptors.
c. Conservation needs of raptors and other migratory birds.

147
Q

True or false: When using falconry raptors for public education programs, you may allow members of the public to hold or touch your bird(s), or have the bird(s) fly to their glove.

A

False - Live raptors must be kept under control at all times and are not allowed to come in contact with the public.

148
Q

True or false: A falconry licensee may receive payment for allowing their bird(s) to be used for photography or film.

A

false -
A state falconry licensee may allow photography, filming, or other such uses of any falconry raptor to create sources of information on the practice of falconry, or on the biology, ecological roles, and conservation needs of raptors and other migratory birds if no compensation is received by the licensee for such use.

149
Q

True or false: A state falconry licensee may allow photography, filming, or other such uses of any falconry raptor to create sources of information on the practice of falconry, or on the biology, ecological roles, and conservation needs of raptors and other migratory birds if no compensation is received by the licensee for such use

A

true

150
Q

Nonresidents holding either a valid federal permit issued for the express purpose of conducting conservation education or a state general or master falconers license may conduct conservation education programs in Colorado for no more than _____ days within a calendar year. A nonresident falconry license is also required. The conservation education program must meet the requirements listed in #616 A.

A

30 days

151
Q

True or false: Any falconer may conduct any abatement activity with any captive-bred raptor possessed under the authority of a state falconry license subject to certain provisions

A

False - only Master falconers may conduct abatement activities

152
Q

In order to do abatement, the licensee must possess:
a. A Colorado State Abatement License
b. A federal Special Purpose Abatement Permit
c. A and B
d. You do not need a separate abatement license of any kind

A

B - a federal special purpose abatement permit

153
Q

True or false: For Abatement services, a licensee may charge a fee as long as that fee does not exceed the amount required to recoup the cost of the services

A

false - a fee may be charged for abatement services, and there is no limit.

154
Q

True or False: You may charge fees for abatement services as a way to make an income

A

True

155
Q

Depredation: A licensee may take any species listed in 50 CFR, Chapter 1, Parts 21.43, 21.44, 21.45 or 21.46 at any time in accordance with the conditions of the applicable depredation order, so long as that licensee is not _____ for doing so

A

paid

156
Q

Hacking is an approved method for conditioning of raptors. Falconry raptors may only be hacked by licensed ____ level falconer.

A

general or master

157
Q

A raptor shall not be _________ near a nesting area of a federally threatened or endangered animal species, or where a raptor may otherwise be likely to harm a federally threatened or endangered animal
species

A

hacked

158
Q

Any hybrid raptor or any raptor brought to the United States temporarily must have two attached ________________________ at all times whenever flown free of a tether.

A

functioning radio transmitters

159
Q

True or false: When free-flying a hybrid raptor, you may use bells or a transmitter, but you need at least one.

A

false - you must use 2 sets of functioning radio transmitters (telemetry)

160
Q

True or false: Any species of raptor that is not native to Colorado, or is a hybrid of any kind, shall not be permanently released to the wild.

A

true

161
Q

Only __________ raptors native to Colorado may be permanently released to the wild.

A

wild-caught

with the exception of Division approved captive-bred releases

162
Q

True or false: All falconry bands that were placed on a raptor must stay on the bird’s leg when it is permanently released to the wild.

A

False - Prior to release, all falconry bands shall be removed from the raptor to be released.

163
Q

True or false: The licensee must report the permanent release of the raptor

A

true

164
Q

Falconry raptors that die must be dealt with in one of the following ways:
1. They must be frozen immediately after death and preserved in this manner for _______ days and, upon request, delivered to the Division, or;
2. They must be necropsied by a qualified pathologist or Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. If necropsied, the necropsy report, which shall include a statement on destruction or disposition of the carcass, shall be sent to the Division within 10 days of the necropsy.

A

20 days

165
Q

Falconry raptors that die must be dealt with in one of the following ways:
1. They must be frozen immediately after death and preserved in this manner for 20 days and, upon request, delivered to the Division, or;
2. They must be necropsied by a qualified pathologist or Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. If necropsied, the necropsy report, which shall include a statement on destruction or disposition of the carcass, shall be sent to the Division within ____ days of the necropsy.

A

10 days

166
Q

True or false: the licensee may dispose of the carcass of a deceased falconry raptor in the following manner:

The carcass may be burned, buried, or otherwise destroyed. In all cases, a licensee must take appropriate precautions to prevent any euthanized raptor from secondarily poisoning any other animal.

A

True

167
Q

A licensee may sell the carcass or feathers of any deceased captive-bred raptor possessed for falconry to any person or institution legally authorized to acquire and possess such parts or feathers.

A

False - carcasses and feathers may not be sold or bartered. They can be donated though.

168
Q

True or false: the licensee may dispose of the carcass of a deceased falconry raptor in the following manner:

A licensee may donate the carcass or feathers of any captive-bred raptor possessed for falconry to any person or institution legally authorized to acquire and possess such parts or feathers.

A

true

169
Q

True or false: If a captive-bred raptor was banded prior to its death, a licensee may keep the carcass. Feathers of such carcasses may be used for imping purposes. Carcasses of captive-bred raptors may be mounted by a taxidermist for use in conservation education programs so long as the band remains in place.

A

true

170
Q

A licensee may give and/or receive _______ only to/from other licensed falconers who legally possess a raptor of the same species, wildlife rehabilitators, or propagators for imping.

A

feathers

171
Q

True or false: Feathers for imping may be bought, sold, or bartered.

A

false - they must be given/received (donated)

172
Q

True or false: A licensee may donate feathers from their falconry birds to any person or institution with a valid permit to have them, or to anyone exempt from federal permit requirements.

A

True

173
Q

A licensee must collect all molted flight feathers and rectrices from a golden eagle possessed by them as a falconry raptor. Such feathers must be kept for imping or sent to ______________________.

A

the National Eagle Repository

174
Q

True or false: A licensee with a Golden Eagle may donate the eagle’s molted feathers to any person or institution with a valid permit to have them, or to anyone exempt from federal permit requirements.

A

false. They may keep them for imping purposes, or send them to the National Eagle Repository

175
Q

A licensee must retain records documenting _________ of each raptor so long as feathers from that raptor are in possession.

A

acquisition

176
Q

True or false: If a person no longer holds a valid Colorado falconry license, they may continue keep the feathers their previous birds molted

A

false - they must destroy them or donate them to a person or institution who is authorized to legally possess them.

177
Q

A licensee must send the carcass of any____________ possessed for falconry to the National Eagle Repository, including all feathers, talons and other parts.

A

golden eagle

178
Q

Except as otherwise provided by these regulations, the band from any dead raptor must be removed and surrendered to the Division within _____ days of such death.

A

10 days

179
Q

All licensees shall keep copies of all electronic database submissions, as required in “Reporting”, for ______years from the date of such action.

A

5 years

180
Q

All licensees shall maintain a current personal address and a current facilities address by entering the required information in the electronic database within ___________ of any address change.

A

30 days

181
Q

When the location of a permanent indoor or outdoor facility is changed it must be reported within _____ business days.

A

5

182
Q

When a falconry raptor is moved to a temporary facility for purposes other than transport or hunting, it must be reported no later than ______ days after any such action

A

10

183
Q

When a licensee or their designee captures a raptor from the wild, it must be reported within ___days.

A

10

184
Q

When A licensee transfers a raptor to another person or permit type, whether permanently or temporarily, it must be reported within ____ days

A

10

185
Q

When A licensee receives a raptor from another person, whether permanently or temporarily, they must report it within ____ days.

A

10

186
Q

When A licensee recaptures a lost or escaped raptor, it must be reported within _____ days.

A

5

187
Q

When A band is lost or removed from a raptor, it must be reported within ____ days.

A

5

188
Q

When A raptor escapes or is lost or stolen, it must be reported within ____ days.

A

10

189
Q

When A raptor is released into the wild, whether permanently or temporarily, it must be reported within ____ days

A

10

190
Q

True or false: Any person who captures a raptor wearing any band, research marking or transmitter, must promptly report the band numbers and all other relevant information to the Federal Bird Banding Laboratory at 1-800-327-2263.

A

true

191
Q

Propagation:
True or false: Application for a raptor propagation permit shall be made to the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.

A

true

192
Q

Propagation:
True or false: Application for a raptor propagation permit shall be made to the Colorado Division of Parks and Wildlife.

A

false - Application for a raptor propagation permit shall be made to the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.

193
Q

Propagation: Hybridization is authorized only in accordance with federal law except that hybridization involving _______________ species/subspecies is prohibited.

A

a threatened or endangered

194
Q

Propagators may remove _____ raptors from the wild for breeding purposes providing they obtain a take permit from the Division. Such permit shall by nonrefundable, and shall cost $40.

A

eyas

195
Q

Any raptor held under a Colorado falconry license may be transferred to a raptor propagation permit for breeding purposes, provided further that any wild-caught raptor must have been used in falconry for at least _______ years.

A

Two

196
Q

True or false: Any injured wild-caught Falconry raptor may be transferred to a propagation permit in less than two years, provided that a veterinarian or licensed wildlife rehabilitator has determined that the raptor can no longer be flown for falconry.

A

True

197
Q

For propagation, Only ____ raptors taken from the wild in Colorado may be possessed at any one time

A

4

198
Q

True or False: Under a raptor propagation permit, it is illegal to captive-breed species listed under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act

A

False

199
Q

Propagation: Native raptor breeding stock or the offspring of breeding stock may be released in the wild, provided the following conditions have been met:
1. Written request for permission to release be submitted to the Division ______ days in advance.

A

30

200
Q

Propagation: Native raptor breeding stock or the offspring of breeding stock may be released in the wild, provided the following conditions have been met:
For ____________ species, the proposed release must be in accordance with a recovery plan approved by the Division.

A

threatened and endangered

201
Q

“Propagation: Native raptor breeding stock or the offspring of breeding stock may be released in the wild, provided the following conditions have been met:
Documentation is provided proving the individual birds involved are capable of _________________..

A

survival in the wild

202
Q

Propagation:
True or false: Native raptor breeding stock or the offspring of breeding stock may be released in the wild, only if written approval by the Division is given prior to the release

A

true

203
Q

True or false: Any raptor taken from the wild in Colorado that is legally possessed under the authority of a propagator license may be exported from Colorado if the licensee wishes to transfer the raptor to another properly-licensed licensee in accordance with these regulations and the laws of the receiving state, province or country.

A

false - Any raptor NOT taken from the wild

204
Q

Which of the following species are NOT protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act:
a. Bald Eagle
b. European Starling
c. Eurasian Eagle Owl
d. Blue Jay

A

European Starling, Eurasian Eagle Owl

205
Q

True or False: In addition to the Colorado State Falconry license, you must also obtain a Federal USFWS Falconry Permit.

A

False - no federal license or permit is needed for falconry

206
Q

Any licensee whose falconry license has lapsed for _____ years or longer must comply with the exam requirement in Part B of this subsection. If the licensee passes the exam, their license may, at the discretion of the Division, be reinstated at their previous license level.

A

5 years

207
Q

True or False: A General licensee may possess a raptor that is imprinted on humans.

A

True

208
Q

True or False: A General licensee may possess a raptor that is a hybrid.

A

True

209
Q

True or False: No person shall intentionally capture a raptor species from the wild that their classification as a falconer does not allow them to possess for falconry.

A

true

210
Q

True or false: Master level falconers are allowed to take adult raptors from the wild of any species

A

False

211
Q

True or False: American kestrels may be taken from the wild as juveniles or adults for falconry

A

True

212
Q

True or False: Red-tailed Hawks may be taken from the wild as adults for falconry

A

false

213
Q

Peregrine falcon eyries may not be entered when young are _____ days or more of age.

A

28 days

Colorado Falconry Exam Study (4 decks)

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