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What is falconry?
Falconry involves handling, flying and sometimes hunting with trained birds of prey. Holiday experiences are usually supervised by an experienced falconer and may include meeting the birds, learning how they are handled and flying one from a gloved hand.
Can I get travel insurance for falconry?
Yes, cover for recreational falconry can be available through the policies offered by Direct Travel.
Select falconry when getting your quote and check that it appears on your Policy Certificate or policy documents. Make sure the cover matches the experience planned, particularly if it involves hunting, handling birds without supervision or taking part in a display.
Things to remember:
- Choose falconry when getting your quote
- Check that it appears on your policy documents
- Use an established falconry centre or experienced handler
- Follow instructions when approaching or handling the birds
- Check local wildlife and falconry rules before taking part
What can travel insurance help with?
If you’re injured while taking part in insured falconry, emergency medical expenses and repatriation can be covered, subject to the terms and limits of your policy.
Depending on the policy selected, cover may also be available for cancellation, curtailment, baggage and other travel-related problems. Personal Liability may be restricted or excluded while handling animals, so check the applicable Policy Wording.
Falconry FAQs
Can a supervised falconry experience be covered?
Yes, cover can be available for a recreational falconry experience. Select falconry when getting your quote and follow the instructions given by the centre or handler.
Can I handle or fly a bird of prey?
Cover can be available as part of an organised falconry session. Use the protective equipment provided and handle the bird only when instructed to do so.
Can medical expenses be covered if a bird injures me?
Emergency medical expenses can be covered if falconry is shown on your policy documents and the claim meets the policy’s terms and conditions.
Is Personal Liability covered while taking part?
Personal Liability may be included depending on the policy and circumstances. Restrictions or exclusions may apply while handling birds or other animals, so check the Policy Wording carefully.
Can I get cover if I have a medical condition?
Pre-existing medical conditions are considered separately from activity cover. Declare them when getting your quote, as cover is subject to medical screening and acceptance.
Cover is subject to the terms, conditions, limits and exclusions of your policy. Check the applicable Policy Wording and your policy documents before taking part.
