Coloradoで鷹狩り免許を取得する方法

🏛️ 野生生物管理機関

All falconry licensing in Colorado is handled through the Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Contact them directly with questions about exam scheduling, license applications, and facility inspections.

📝 試験要件

The Colorado falconry exam tests your knowledge of raptor biology, training techniques, housing requirements, health care, and both state and federal regulations. You must score at least 80% on the 100-question test to qualify for a license. Contact Special Licensing at (720) 660-1001 to schedule exam. Two hours allowed, mix of true/false, multiple choice, and short answers.

西部の多くの州は、地域の野生生物事務所またはオンライン監督システムを通じて鷹狩り試験を実施しています。西部の州は地理的に広いため、試験の予約には移動や事前計画が必要になることがあります。受験予定日の少なくとも二〜三か月前から学習を始め、猛禽類の識別、連邦規制、そして自国の捕獲シーズンや許容種を定める州独自の規則に重点を置きましょう。

Effective exam preparation involves a combination of textbook study, hands-on learning, and practice testing. The California Hawking Club Study Guide and the Apprentice Study Manual published by NAFA are widely recommended starting points. Many successful applicants also attend local club meetings where experienced falconers review exam topics and share insights on the questions most commonly missed. Plan to review raptor anatomy, molt cycles, common diseases, equipment requirements, and the federal regulations in 50 CFR 21.29 until you can recall key details from memory.

準備に役立つ情報をお探しですか？ 鷹狩り試験の準備ガイドで学習戦略と練習問題をご覧ください。

💰 料金

The total upfront cost for a Colorado falconry license is varies (application plus license fee). You will also need to renew annually. These fees are separate from your federal falconry permit and state hunting license, which may have additional costs. Note: Resident falconry license fee not publicly listed on CPW website. Nonresident Take License is $150. Applications via CPWshop.com. Contact Special Licensing for current resident fees.

🏠 施設要件

Before receiving your Colorado falconry license, your raptor housing facilities must meet state standards.Colorado requires a minimum mews size of 64 square feet. A separate weathering area is required where your bird can sun and bathe outdoors. Your facilities must pass a wildlife officer inspection before you can be licensed. District Wildlife Manager conducts facility inspection after application submitted.

西部の気候は、南西部の灼熱の砂漠から、ロッキー山脈の凍てつく冬まで多様です。鷹舎は夏の暑さに対して十分な日陰と通気を確保しつつ、寒波には風除けと断熱を提供できるものでなければなりません。乾燥地域では、水浴び用の水場と湿度管理に特に注意を払いましょう。鷹舎の向きは、午前の日光を取り入れつつ午後の強い日射を避けるよう考えてください。

Building a compliant mews typically costs between $500 and $2,000 for materials, depending on size and construction quality. Most falconers use pressure-treated lumber for the frame, half-inch hardware cloth for ventilation panels, and exterior-grade plywood or T1-11 siding for walls. The floor should be easy to clean, with many falconers choosing pea gravel or sand over solid surfaces for drainage. Budget additional time and materials for the weathering yard, which requires secure fencing, a bath pan, and at least one perch positioned to allow your bird full sun and shade access throughout the day.

詳しい建築ガイダンスは、鷹舎建築ガイドと施設要件の概要をご覧ください。

🦅 種に関する注意事項

Colorado has specific regulations regarding which raptor species may be used for falconry. As an apprentice, you are generally limited to Red-tailed Hawks and American Kestrels under federal rules, but state rules may impose additional restrictions or allowances.

• ⚠️Ferruginous hawk take quota: 4 per year (May 1 - Sept 30)
• ⚠️Peregrine falcon take quota: 4 resident permits (June 1 - Aug 31)
• ⚠️Nonresident take quota: 20 permits (Oct 1 - Dec 31)

Learn more about each species in our falconry species guide.

🔗 リソース

🏔️ Coloradoでの鷹狩り

西部の州は北米でも最も古く、最も活発な鷹狩り共同体をいくつも擁しており、多くのクラブが好猟地での年次フィールドミートを開催しています。開けた地形は長翼種の鷹狩りに適しているため、西部はハヤブサとプレーリーハヤブサの愛好家にとっての要衝となっています。見習いは、西部の景観に固有の狩猟機会と猛禽種について喜んで知識を共有してくれる経験豊かな鷹匠の温かい共同体に出会えるでしょう。

🪤 Coloradoでの捕獲

西部の捕獲シーズンは通常、初秋に開幕し、山の峠や河川の回廊を渡る幼鳥猛禽類の通過時期と重なります。バルチャトリ罠と弓網が開けた地形でよく使われる方法で、視界が良いため鷹匠は遠くから獲物候補を見つけて接近できます。西部の広大な公有地は、高速道路の中央分離帯、フェンスの杭、電柱に止まる渡りのアカオノスリを見つける十分な機会を提供します。見習いはシーズン前に捕獲場所を下見し、収穫後に獲物が豊富な農地付近の猛禽集中地を記録しておくべきです。

🦅 鷹狩りに人気の種

アカオノスリは、西部のあらゆる州での豊富さと、開けた地形でウサギも地リスも狩れる多用途性により、見習いレベルの西部の鷹狩りを支配しています。プレーリーハヤブサは西部の貴重な特産種で、乾燥したステップに独特に適応し、セージブラシの平原で見事な急降下を見せることができます。モモアカノスリは南西部で人気が高まりつつあり、暖かい気候により一年中飛翔が可能で、群れで協力して狩る行動が優れた野外の相棒となります。一般免許および師範のレベルでは、ハヤブサが西部の州で広く水鳥や山鳥類に対して使われています。

Explore detailed profiles of each species in our falconry species guide.

🌡️ 気候と季節の考慮事項

西部の鷹狩りシーズンは、劇的な標高変化と多様な微気候によって形作られます。アリゾナ、ネバダ、南カリフォルニアの低地砂漠地域では、十月から三月まで穏やかな日中気温と乾燥した条件で鷹を飛ばせます。コロラド、モンタナ、ワイオミングの高所では十二月までに深い雪と厳しい寒さが訪れ、実用的な飛翔シーズンは短くなりますが、獲物がアクセスしやすい低地に集中します。グレートプレーンズや内陸盆地を吹き渡る春の風は飛翔を困難にし、時速25マイルを超える持続的な突風は、最も強い長翼種以外を地に縛りつけます。賢明な西部の鷹匠は、天候の窓に合わせてシーズンを計画し、風よけのある狩場を読む技術を身につけます。

🤝 Coloradoでメンターを見つける

Every apprentice falconer needs a licensed sponsor who holds a general or master class permit. Finding the right mentor is one of the most important steps in your falconry journey, and Colorado has an active community ready to help newcomers learn the craft. Start by attending meetings of your state falconry club, where you can meet experienced falconers in a relaxed setting and demonstrate your genuine interest in the sport. Many sponsors prefer to work with apprentices who have already begun studying for the exam and show commitment to the long-term responsibilities of raptor care.

If your state club does not have a formal mentorship matching program, reach out to the North American Falconers' Association or post an introduction in regional falconry forums. Be prepared to travel to meet potential sponsors, as falconry communities in some states are spread across large areas. The mentor-apprentice relationship typically lasts at least two years, during which your sponsor will guide you through trapping your first bird, building training skills, and developing the judgment that comes only from experience in the field.

Read our complete guide to finding a falconry sponsor for detailed advice on connecting with mentors.

🗺️ Your Path to a License in Colorado

Obtaining your Colorado falconry license is a multi-step process that typically takes three to six months from your first study session to holding a licensed raptor. The journey begins with self-education: read foundational texts, study raptor biology and regulations, and attend local club meetings to absorb knowledge from experienced practitioners. Once you feel confident in your understanding of the material, schedule your written exam through the Colorado Parks and Wildlife and aim for a score well above the 80% minimum.

After passing the exam, focus on building your facilities to meet Colorado's standards and securing a licensed sponsor. Your sponsor will help you navigate the facility inspection process and guide your first trapping experience once your license is approved. With your mews inspected and your permits in hand, you will be ready to trap your first raptor and begin the most rewarding phase of your falconry education: learning in the field alongside your bird. The effort required to earn your license is significant, but every licensed falconer will tell you that the reward of flying a trained raptor over wild quarry is worth every hour of preparation.