EQUIPMENT

1. One complete set of Aylmeri Jesses (anklets, grommets, removable straps).
2. One swivel of acceptable design*.
3. Leash.
4. Bath container.
5. Outdoor perch of acceptable design*.
6. Reliable weighing scale or balance, accurate to ½ ounce or 14 grams.

* If you have to ask what an acceptable design is, you aren't ready for the inspection.

HAWK HOUSE

Note: the inspectors are accustomed to seeing an 8' x 8' x 8' plywood box with vertical barring on the windows and some sort of double door arrangement, a perch, and a bath. A red-tail can be free-lofted (flies loose in the hawk house, as opposed to being tethered) safely in such. If you get too creative, you may get a chance to be inspected a second time. Follow your sponsor’s advice!

1. Space to allow easy access and maintenance.
2. Space to allow bird to fully extend wings.
3. At least one window.
4. All windows have vertical bars/rods on inside.
5. Secure door - easily closed, with lock.
6. Other doors, if any, to protect facility.
7. Floor surface, dry or well drained - can be easily cleaned.
8. One perch of acceptable design.
9. A form of double dooring to prevent the hawk from escaping.

Note: Federal regulations allow the game warden inspecting your facilities to decide - based on environmental factors - if you have to provide a weathering area.

WEATHERING AREA (if you decide to have one whether or not the inspector requires it. The weathering area provided will be inspected for the following)

1. Space to allow a tethered bird to bate without striking wings on top or sides.
2. Sides of weathering area fenced with suitable material to keep predators out.
3. Top of weathering area fenced with suitable material to keep predators out, OR
4. Top of weathering area open provided weathering perch(es) are taller than 6½ feet high.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

The hawk house and weathering area, if provided, provide adequate protection to the hawks from:

1. Excessive heat/direct sunlight.
2. High winds and winter storms.
3. Ground and airborne predators.
4. Disturbances from humans.