What happens if an apprentice loses sponsorship and fails to obtain a new sponsor in time?

• A. The apprentice automatically becomes sponsor
• B. The permit is renewed for 6 months
• C. The apprentice can continue hunting with limits
• D. Permit may expire

Answer: (D)

The essential idea is that an apprentice falconry permit depends on having an active sponsor. The sponsor provides the required oversight and training, so without a current sponsor the permit isn’t effectively valid. If sponsorship is lost and a new sponsor isn’t found promptly, the permit can lapse and may expire. The other options don’t fit because there isn’t a automatic transfer to the apprentice, a set renewal period, or a provision to hunt with limits when sponsorship ends. So the correct outcome is that the permit may expire. To avoid that, you’d need to secure a new sponsor right away or follow the appropriate reapplication process.