The take limit on wild raptors for resident falconers is designed to

• A. Encourage breeding in captivity
• B. Prevent overharvest
• C. Focus on non-native species
• D. Allow unlimited captures

Answer: (B)

The main idea here is conservation in action: the take limit for wild raptors is set to prevent overharvest by falconers. By placing a cap on how many wild birds can be captured in a given period, wildlife managers protect raptor populations from being depleted faster than they can reproduce and recover. This allows falconry to continue as a regulated, legal activity while keeping wild populations healthy for the species and for future generations of falconers. It’s not about promoting captivity, non-native species, or unlimited captures; it’s about balancing human use with the birds’ long-term survival.