If a third-grade teacher wants to become a falconer and asks you to be his sponsor, what must you inform him as a second year apprentice?

A third-grade teacher seeking sponsorship for falconry must be informed that sponsorship is restricted to individuals who have reached at least the third year of their apprenticeship and hold a general falconer status or above. This regulation ensures that sponsors possess the necessary experience and knowledge required to guide new apprentices effectively. Being sponsored requires a strong understanding of the responsibilities involved in falconry, which is typically developed over years of training and practice.

While introducing the teacher to your sponsor could seem beneficial, it does not fulfill the requirement for sponsorship, which must come from someone at the appropriate level of experience. Therefore, the correct answer is grounded in the understanding of the sponsorship criteria within falconry regulations and the experience required for effective mentorship.