As a falconry apprentice, I hereby agree to abide by the following including but not limited to the LDWF Falconry and Hunting regulations:

 1) I will maintain reasonable contact with my sponsor so that he or she may assess the need to be present during the training of my bird to include, but not limited to the equipment and mew, capture, manning, weight control, hunting, and the health and condition of my bird.

2) I have discussed the State and Federal falconry regulations with my sponsor and understand that before I can become eligible for General Falconry status:

    a) I must have trained, flown, and hunted a falconry raptor for a total of at least          4 months in each year of the two year Apprenticeship.

    b) Any time without a sponsor does not count toward the 24-month time period.

3) I understand that I must have a sponsor the entire time I hold an apprentice permit. If, however, my sponsor withdraws, I will promptly find another sponsor. At no time will I trap a bird without the following:

    a) a current Falconry Sponsorship Agreement on file

    b) A current, valid LDWF Falconry licensed issued by LDWF

4) After 24 months of apprenticeship and active participation in the sport of Falconry, I understand that my sponsor will make an honest and reasonable judgment of my basic Falconry skills and either deny or recommend advancement to General Class.