LIFESTYLE
10 Pets That Are Illegal In The United States
Falcons
Illegal In: Every State
You must first obtain a permit before you consider raising an awesome-looking raptor, owl, or falcon, which entails more than just passing a few tests. Like most other birds of prey, Falcons are not meant to be kept as pets. Only registered falconers with practical training are allowed to keep them in all states.
The purpose of falconry is to protect natural wildlife, and falconers must effectively become zoologists devoted to conservation efforts to retain wild birds lawfully. Even if they were legal, their enormous claws and ravenous appetite would make them poor pets.
