Mon Sep 23 22:52:46 UTC 2024: ## Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Falconry Records Remain a Mystery, Despite Renewed FOIA Request
**Albany, NY** – The ongoing saga surrounding Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his elusive falconry records continues, with a new Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) request filed by legal blogger Kevin Underhill.
Underhill’s previous FOIL request, seeking all of Kennedy’s falconry records, was denied by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) on grounds of “unwarranted invasion of personal privacy” and potential danger. The DEC cited a 2005 case involving a vast database of personal information, a far cry from the limited information Underhill seeks.
However, Kennedy’s recent political activities, including his bid for the presidency, his endorsement of Donald Trump, and his attempts to re-register on the New York ballot, have brought his falconry records into the public eye. Underhill argues that Kennedy, by claiming residency in New York based in part on his hunting and falconry licenses, has waived any right to confidentiality. He also highlights Kennedy’s public persona and the potential relevance of his records to his political career.
Underhill’s new FOIL request focuses specifically on any falconry or hunting licenses held by Kennedy since 2013 and any annual reports filed by him during that period. He cites a 2005 case that upheld the DEC’s denial of a broader request for information about hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses, arguing that his request is significantly narrower and less intrusive.
The DEC has yet to respond to the new FOIL request. With the potential for a legal battle brewing, the question of whether or not Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has any falconry records, and what they reveal about his past activities, remains unanswered.
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