Falconry

[Rooster8402]

bahh raptors are bird too granted I would be upset if a raptor got one of my chickens but it is in their nature none the less I would be even more upset to loose one to a trained pet but I have to say the hobby has peaked my interest in the past and it is still a noble hobby and not an easy or cheap hobby to get into good luck and keep him away from my flock lol jk

 

[kycklingar!]

I was a licensed falconer for several years. Never flew my own bird, though... just trained nonreleasables for wildlife centers over the country. I've flown everything from vultures to owls and hawks to tiny kestrels. You'll have a great time, since it seems you're going about it correctly and acknowledging the regulations!
Feel free to PM me for advice when you get started. I've got a network of folks who are all really helpful.

 

[ninny]

I would love to do this! How you gonna trap your hawk?

 

[Guitartists]

FANTASTIC!!!! I envy you! I have ALWAYS wanted to learn falconry! You MUST share pics with us!

 

[chickiebaby]

Do you get to wear the big leather glove? You'll have to beat the ladies off!

 

[pioneersnt]

And I thought I was the only hawk lover here.
Have you started on your equipment yet?
I'll be starting my apprenticeship this year also.
Passed the test, found a sponsor, got most of my gear together and will start construction on the mews next week.
It's going to be a looong summer waiting for trapping season.

 

[HorseFeathers]

That is sooooo cool! I've read about it in books about the Middle Ages and stuff but didn't know it was still active today.

 

[cicilianb97]

I LOVE falconry and hope to become an apprentice soon. This is a very cool a rehabilitation center for birds of prey in apopka florida here is the link to it ; http://www.arc4raptors.org I hope that I can find a master falconer to train me (which I already have). I have a book that has everything about falconry that was written by a king hundreds of years ago.

here is a link to the website for the North American Falconers Association or nafa... http://www.n-a-f-a.com this is confirmation that it is legal. it has picture regulations ethics links and much more.

 

[cicilianb97]

If you want to come visit arc please do at one of the events in the fall there is an owl festival on november 14th, annually, there will be live music flight demonstrations and product vendors visit this link for more info ; http://www.arc4raptors.org/owlfest you can go and enjoy the owls there is also the medeival themed spring affaire with a wine tasting and a full costume flight demo (with horses) so please visit next time your in florida arc is open every saturday if the weather permits.

 

[Americano Blue]

I would love to get a falcon...sadly I can't.