A hacked raptor counts against what?

A hacked raptor, which refers to a bird of prey that has been temporarily released from captivity but is still considered the possession of the falconer, counts against the possession limits established by regulation. In falconry, there are specific legal limits on the number of raptors a falconer may own or possess at any given time, as defined by state and federal regulations. Thus, even if the raptor is being flown in the wild, it is still part of the falconer's legal possession limit and must be accounted for in that regard.

The other options do not accurately represent the legal considerations around possession limits. The total weight of a falconer's equipment, the amount of food supplied, and the age of the bird relate to different aspects of falconry, such as the care and management of the raptors, but they do not influence the limits on how many birds a falconer can possess legally.