What type of birds may general falconers take year-round in Louisiana?

In Louisiana, general falconers are allowed to take eyasses year-round. Eyasses are young birds of prey, typically those that are still in the nest or newly fledged. This provides an opportunity for falconers to train and work with these young birds, who are often easier to acclimate to human interaction and training.

The selection of eyasses as a permissible choice for year-round harvesting aligns with conservation efforts and regulations designed to protect more vulnerable populations of raptors. This is crucial because adult birds, which tend to have established territories and breeding habits, are more important to maintain in the wild for population stability.

Raptors, in general, are often subjected to seasonal restrictions to ensure sustainable practices, which is why the option suggesting all raptors or only passage birds is not correct in this context. The distinction of allowing only eyasses provides a unique opportunity for falconers while respecting ecological balance.