Can you keep a hawk as a pet?

It is illegal anywhere in the US to have a native bird of prey as a pet. You can own one legally as a falconer. To become a falconer you must first train as an apprentice for 2 years under and already licensed, established falconer before you can even attempt to obtain a bird of your own. read more

They can make excellent pets and can be used as trained Trained hawks can make excellent pets hunters. However, they can also be dangerous as they are natural predators. Also bear in mind that maintaining a hawk as a pet requires considerably more upkeep cost and time than many other types of pets. read more