The law

Falconry and the law

Hawking has been illegal in Denmark since 1967. Until the the re-evaluation of the Danish hunting law in 1994, the Danish falconers worked intensively for the reintroduction of hawking, and almost succeeded. 

The Danish falconers are now forced to practice their passion in other countrys, which they do frequently. Most visited countrys are England, Scotland and Germany.  

In 1994 the strictest law in the world concerning Birds of Prey in captivity was introduced in Denmark. All Birds of Prey have to be microchipped, close ringed, and have a bloodsample taken for DNA testing for identity and origen.
In 1994 the authorities also introduced a ban on keeping any indigenous species for falconry purposes. The goal from the authorities was to dam the keeping of Birds of Prey in captivity and minimize the risk of illegal purchased birds. This new law did make it impossible to purchase a Bird of Prey, only if they are indigenous.