If a falconer transfers a wild-caught raptor to you that he caught this same year, will this capture count against whose yearly quota?

The correct choice is that the capture will count against the falconer's yearly quota. Under California falconry regulations, wild-caught raptors that are taken from the wild have specific quotas assigned to the individual who captured them. This is to ensure sustainable wildlife management and protect raptor populations.

When a falconer captures a raptor, that capture is recorded against their individual quota for the year. This system helps regulate the number of raptors that can be taken from the wild to ensure that falconry practices do not negatively impact raptor populations. Since the raptor was caught by the falconer and not by you, the transfer of this bird does not affect your quota, meaning your ability to capture more raptors remains intact unless you were to capture one yourself.

Other options do not correctly reflect the regulatory framework governing falconry in California. Therefore, this choice accurately aligns with the principles of responsible wildlife management as outlined in the regulations.