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Indoor Perch
Perches & Blocks

Perch for use inside mews facility. Size, strength, and construction should permit raptors to grip a...

Required
2 states
Outdoor Perch (Weathering)
Perches & Blocks

Perch for use in outdoor weathering area. Must be of acceptable falconry design appropriate for the...

Required
50 states
Transport Perch
Perches & Blocks

Perch for use during transport or temporary housing. Must be suitable for the raptor and protected f...

Required
Block Perch
Perches & Blocks

Flat-topped perch typically used for falcons. Suitable for species that naturally perch on flat surf...

Optional
Bow Perch
Perches & Blocks

Curved perch typically used for hawks. Suitable for species with natural grasping perching behavior.

Optional
Falconry Glove
Gloves & Gauntlets

Leather glove or gauntlet for handling raptors. Should be appropriate size for the species being han...

Optional
5 states
Falconer's Bag
Gloves & Gauntlets

Bag with food storage area for carrying equipment and food in the field.

Optional
1 state
Aylmeri Jesses
Jesses & Anklets

Two-part jess system with anklet, grommet, and removable strap. Required for free flight to prevent...

Required
50 states
Traditional Jesses
Jesses & Anklets

One-piece jesses for use when raptor is not being flown. Should not be used during free flight due t...

Optional
Anklets
Jesses & Anklets

Permanent attachment around raptor's leg that accepts removable jess straps. Part of Aylmeri system.

Required
1 state
Jess Making Supplies
Jesses & Anklets

Supply of leather, grommets, grommet setters, leather punch, and cutting tools for making and repair...

Optional
2 states
Bells
Bells & Telemetry

Audible tracking bells attached to raptor's legs or tail for locating bird during flight.

Optional
2 states
Radio Transmitter
Bells & Telemetry

Electronic tracking device for locating raptors. One transmitter minimum for native captive-bred rap...

Optional
1 state
Radio Transmitters (2 for Hybrids)
Bells & Telemetry

Two functioning radio transmitters required for hybrid raptors when flown free to increase recovery...

Required
50 states
Bewits
Bells & Telemetry

Leather straps for attaching bells, transmitters, or other tracking devices to raptor's legs.

Optional
1 state
Name Tags
Bells & Telemetry

Identification tags with falconer contact information for use when bird is flown.

Optional
1 state
Tail Mount Transmitter
Bells & Telemetry

Radio transmitter designed to attach to raptor's tail feathers.

Optional
GPS Transmitter
Bells & Telemetry

Advanced tracking device providing real-time GPS location data.

Optional
Hood
Hoods & Covers

Leather head covering to calm and control raptors during transport and handling. Should be well-fitt...

Optional
3 states
Dutch Hood
Hoods & Covers

Traditional style hood with closed back, suitable for many species.

Optional
Arab Hood
Hoods & Covers

Traditional style hood with open back panel for larger species.

Optional
Leash
Leashes & Swivels

Flexible, weather-resistant restraint for tethering raptors. Made of quality leather or synthetic ma...

Required
50 states
Swivel
Leashes & Swivels

Metal connector between jesses and leash to prevent tangling. Must be strong and of acceptable falco...

Required
50 states
Snap Swivel
Leashes & Swivels

Swivel with snap connector. Note: Some states explicitly prohibit harness snap-type swivels.

Optional
Bath Container
Bath & Water

Container for drinking and bathing. Must be 2-6 inches deep and wider than the length of the raptor.

Required
50 states
Water Pan (Indoor)
Bath & Water

Pan of clean water for indoor facility. Each raptor must have continuous access unless unsafe.

Required
Weighing Scale (Standard)
Scales & Weighing

Reliable scale or balance graduated in increments of not more than 1/2 ounce (15 grams).

Required
50 states
Weighing Scale (Precision)
Scales & Weighing

Scale with 5 gram or finer increments for more accurate weight management.

Optional
4 states
Weighing Scale (Small Raptors)
Scales & Weighing

Scale graduated to 1-2 gram increments for kestrels, merlins, and sharp-shinned hawks.

Optional
2 states
Scale Perch
Scales & Weighing

Solid perch or artificial turf covering for scale platform.

Optional
Giant Hood
Giant Hoods & Carriers

Ventilated box for transporting or temporarily housing raptors. Must protect from extreme temperatur...

Required
2 states
Transport Box
Giant Hoods & Carriers

Sturdy enclosure for transporting raptors. At least 3 inches taller than perched bird height with ad...

Optional
1 state
Hawk Box
Giant Hoods & Carriers

Modified carrier with perching setup for transport. May be modified dog carrier or custom constructi...

Optional
Vehicle Perch Setup
Giant Hoods & Carriers

Perching arrangement in enclosed vehicle area for transport.

Optional
Temporary Holding Enclosure
Giant Hoods & Carriers

Portable enclosure for temporary offsite housing. Minimum dimensions vary by state (typically 5x4x4...

Optional
Creance
Creances & Training

Long tethered flying line for training or conditioning raptors. Allows controlled flight practice.

Optional
1 state
Pigeon Harness
Creances & Training

Harness for securing training pigeons.

Optional
1 state
Lure
Lures & Hunting

Training device simulating prey used to train and condition raptors. May be feathered or fur-covered...

Optional
2 states
Balloon Lure
Lures & Hunting

Helium balloon with attached lure for training long-wing falcons.

Optional
Kite Lure
Lures & Hunting

Kite-based lure system for training falcons.

Optional
Trapping Equipment
Lures & Hunting

Humane, predator-proof traps for capturing raptors (Bal-chatri, bow net, Dho-gazza, Swedish goshawk...

Optional
Indoor Facility (Mews)
Housing & Mews

Indoor housing facility protecting raptors from environment, predators, and domestic animals. Must h...

Required
50 states
Outdoor Facility (Weathering Area)
Housing & Mews

Enclosed outdoor area for weathering raptors. Must be fenced/covered to exclude predators and provid...

Required
50 states
Combined Mews/Weathering Facility
Housing & Mews

Single facility combining indoor and outdoor elements. Larger minimum dimensions typically required.

Optional
Shelf Perch Enclosure
Housing & Mews

Indoor facility design where raptors are tethered side by side on shelf-style perches.

Optional
Residence Housing
Housing & Mews

Housing raptors inside personal residence. Raptor must be tethered; windows do not require modificat...

Optional