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    DEC Announces Falconry, Wildlife Rehabilitator, and Leashed Tracking
    Dog Examinations

    Exams set for April 7; Registration deadline is March 17

    Examinations for individuals seeking a license to practice the sport of falconry,
    become a volunteer wildlife rehabilitator, or use leashed tracking dogs to find
    wounded or injured big game animals are scheduled for Friday, April 7, the
    New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced
    today.

    The exams will run from 10 a.m. to noon at most DEC Regional Offices across
    the state. A list of DEC Regional Offices can be found on DEC's website.

    The registration deadline for these free exams is Friday, March 17, and exam
    registration forms are available from DEC's website.

    Apprentice Falconry License

    Falconry has a rich history and tradition throughout the world and requires a
    significant commitment in time and effort. Apprentices are limited to possessing
    one bird, either an American kestrel or a red-tailed hawk. A falconry study
    guide and examination manual are available at no cost from DEC's website.
    The cost of a five-year falconry license is $40.

    To qualify for the Apprentice Falconry license, applicants must:

  • score 80 percent or higher on the written exam;
  • be at least 14 years of age;
  • possess a valid New York State hunting license; and
  • maintain DEC-approved facilities for housing falconry raptors.

    Wildlife Rehabilitator License

    Wildlife rehabilitators provide for the care of injured, sick and orphaned wild
    animals for the purpose of returning rehabilitated animals to the wild.
    Prospective applicants are encouraged to gain experience by serving as an
    assistant to a licensed wildlife rehabilitator. A wildlife rehabilitator study guide
    and examination manual are available at no cost from DEC's website. There is
    no cost for the license, which is good for five years.

    To qualify for the Wildlife Rehabilitator License, applicants must:

  • score 80 percent or higher on the written exam;
  • be at least 16 years of age; and
  • be interviewed by DEC regional wildlife staff.

    Leashed Tracking Dog Handler

    Leashed tracking dog handlers use their dogs to track and recover dead,
    wounded, or injured big game animals. Leashed tracking dog handlers provide
    a valuable service in aiding hunters to locate wounded big game that otherwise
    may go unrecovered. A leashed tracking dog study guide is available at no cost
    from DEC's website. There is a $50 license fee for the five-year license and a
    $25 non-refundable application fee.

    To qualify for a Leashed Tracking Dog Handler License, applicants must:

  • score 80 percent or higher on the written exam; and
  • possess a valid New York State hunting license.

    To apply for any of these exams, visit the DEC Special Licenses Unit web page
    and fill out an exam registration form. Mail, fax, or email the completed form to:
    NYS DEC Special Licenses Unit, 625 Broadway, Albany, NY 12233-4752
    Phone: 518-402-8985, Fax: 518-402-8925, Email: SpecialLicenses@dec.ny.
    gov.
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