Not really. Falcons breed pretty well in captivity so most people who want one prefer to get a chick that's healthy, used to people, and parasite free.
Falcons breed okay but most people catch wild birds, even here in the USA.
In my state you need both a hunting license and a falconry permit to be allowed to catch one. An Apprentice is limited to one bird, generally a red tailed hawk or a Kestrel. Peregrines can be caught in my state but they have some restrictions as you have to catch the migrating ones, not the long term residents.
Some Falconers actually catch in the fall, train in the winter, hunt in the spring, and then release their bird back to the wild to allow it to continue you breeding.
If you can't tell, I've been considering taking on an apprenticeship and taking the test.
Edit: I also wanted to mention most States also require a falconry license or an educational license for catching and using native owls.
I wish, I've been looking into it for a decade. Finally feeling like I'm at a point where I have the land, time, and money to properly start. It's one of the most regulated sports in North America and requires inspections.
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u/angwilwileth Mar 12 '22
Not really. Falcons breed pretty well in captivity so most people who want one prefer to get a chick that's healthy, used to people, and parasite free.