Special license exams scheduled for Aug. 9 in New York

Albany — The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation recently announced another round of examinations for individuals seeking a license to practice the sport of falconry, become a volunteer wildlife rehabilitator, or use leashed tracking dogs to find wounded or injured big game animals are scheduled for Aug. 9. DEC is offering the examinations online and at no cost to participants to increase access to the examinations.

The registration deadline is Aug. 7.

Leashed tracking dog handler

Leashed tracking dog handlers use their dogs to track and recover dead, wounded, or injured big game.

A leashed tracking dog study guide is available at no cost from DEC at dec.ny.gov/permits/25020.html.

There is a $50 license fee for the five-year leashed tracking dog license and a $25 non-refundable application fee.

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Wildlife rehabilitator license and study guide

Wildlife rehabilitators provide for the care of injured, sick, and orphaned wild animals for the purpose of returning rehabilitated animals to the wild. Prospective applicants are encouraged to gain experience by serving as an assistant to a licensed wildlife rehabilitator.

A wildlife rehabilitator study guide and examination manual are available at no cost from DEC at dec.ny.gov/permits/25027.html. There is no cost for the five-year wildlife rehabilitation license.

Apprentice falconry license

Falconry has a rich history and tradition throughout the world and requires a significant commitment of time and effort. Apprentices are limited to possessing one bird, either an American kestrel or a red-tailed hawk.

A falconry study guide and examination manual are available at no cost at the DEC website. The cost of a five-year falconry license is $40.

To register and learn about qualifications, visit the 2024 Special Licenses Exams Registration website.