Throughout most of the united states apprentices are only allowed to have Red-tailed Hawks (Buteo jamaicensis) or American Kestrels (Falco sparverius). With the exception of Alaska where apprentices are allowed to take Northern Goshawks(Accipiter gentilis). In Florida Red-shouldered hawks, Red-tailed hawks, and Kestrels are listed as being available to the apprentice, but in actuality Kestrels are not allowed to the apprentice. In the southwest of the United States in areas indigenous to the Harris' Hawk(parabuteo unicinctus), apprentices might be able to take these birds also. Check with your Fish & Game department. They will be able to give a copy of your state's falconry regulations.