Which agency governs falconry in Tennessee?

• A. TWRA
• B. Department of Agriculture
• C. Parks and Recreation
• D. Department of Motor Vehicles

Answer: (A)

Falconry in Tennessee is regulated by the state agency that oversees wildlife and hunting. In Tennessee, that agency is the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. TWRA issues falconry permits, sets the requirements for falconers, and enforces rules on handling and possessing birds of prey. The Department of Agriculture, Parks and Recreation, and the Department of Motor Vehicles each cover different areas—agriculture, state parks and recreation programs, and vehicle-related matters, respectively—so they don’t govern falconry. Therefore, the governing body for falconry in Tennessee is the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency.