Constitutional Law,
Civil Rights
Nov. 5, 2018
Officials think 4th Amendment protections are for the birds
The U.S. government began regulating falconers and falconry practices in the 1970s. In 2008, the regulations were modified to reassign falconry licensing and regulatory authority to the states, so long as they were consistent with the federal standards. But this shift only made matters worse -- especially in California.
Peter Stavrianoudakis discovered the ancient art of falconry as a teenager. Originating in the Far East over 2,000 years ago, falconry is the capturing, training and using birds of prey to catch wild quarry. The sport requires intensive training for both bird and handler. The resulting relationship is more than that of your typical animal pet and owner. It is a friendship and a partnership built on mutual trust and understanding.
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