Rules, regulations, and issuance of permits affecting the sport of falconry within the state shall be as designated and administered by the department and shall at least conform to the minimum federal falconry standards as prescribed by the United States Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service. A current basic hunting license or permit shall be required to practice the sport of falconry. No falconry permit shall be issued to any applicant under sixteen years of age.
La. R.S. § 56:128