Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Natural Resources
NR 1-99 - Fish, Game and Enforcement, Forestry and Recreation
Chapter NR 18 - Falconry
Section NR 18.05 - Examination

(1) Prior to submitting an application for a permit under this chapter, each new applicant or person whose prior permit has expired or been revoked for a period of more than 5 years shall be required to answer correctly at least 80% of the questions on a supervised examination described in sub. (2). If a falconer's permit has expired or been revoked for fewer than 5 years, it may be reinstated if the falconer has proof of certification for his or her most recent level, pursuant to s. NR 18.10.

(2) The examination shall be prepared by the department or tribe in consultation with the Wisconsin Falconers Association, and administered by a representative of the department or tribe. The examination shall consist of questions relating to the basic biology, care, and handling of raptors, and literature, laws, and regulations governing the sport of falconry.

(3) An applicant who fails to answer correctly at least 80% of the questions on the examination described in sub. (2) may not be issued a permit but may repeat the exam after 30 days. Should the applicant fail the test a second time, the applicant shall wait at least one year prior to taking the test again.

(4) If an applicant is a new resident of the United States, the applicant may be granted a permit to practice falconry at an appropriate level based on his or her experience. To demonstrate knowledge of falconry, the applicant shall correctly answer 80% of the questions on a supervised examination. If successful, the applicant may be assigned by the department or tribe the permit class consistent with the requirements set forth in s. NR 18.10.