I'm a second-year apprentice falconer here in Southeast Missouri. If you want to do a bit of traveling to the area, I'd be happy to take you on a hunt along with my female Red-Tailed hawk Charm!
If you're interested, just drop me a PM so we can arrange things. But, please keep in mind that rabbit season will be over in a matter of weeks, so if you' like to see a hunt we're gonna have to get something arranged rather quickly!
Nice to see another interested in the sport! Again, welcome to the boards!
Bridget
"Falconry is not a hobby or an amusement; it is a rage. You eat and drink it, sleep it and think it. You tremble to write of it, even in recollection. It is as King James the First remarked, an extreme stirrer up of passions." --- T.H. White
I live in southern Indiana and am interested in falconry although I haven't done any research on the sport. I am looking for opportunities to watch falconers hunt with their birds, either individually or during an event. Any information about such opportunities would be most appreciated.
Search for Indiana Falconers Assn. They hold meets in Terra Haute every year.
Hi, Bridget, thanks for the invite. Where do you in relation to St. Louis? I'm taking a week's vacation with my grandkids and stepdaughter 4/6-10; is that too late? They live in SC and their spring break is always Easter week. Mary
I am new to this board. I live in Greenwood Indiana, and I have a huge interest in redtailed Hawks and would love to work with someone who has experience in Falconry. I have contacted DNR about getting the informational packet on Falconry and would love to learn as much as I can.
mysidemtn- Oh my goodness I am sooo sorry I missed reading this before!!!! (My life has been absolute hectic-ness lately.. >.<) We'll have to meet up sometime, though!! My red-tail will be moulting during the summer, but you're free to come up here to Missoui and see the mews/workroom/weathering yard, equipment, and of course that silly moulting bird of mine I put so much work into! (Well, she does the REAL work!)
wil- Nice to meet ya, and welcome aboard! Where is Greenwood? If you'd like, you're more than welcome to come up here to southeast mIssouri and see the female red-tail and the facilities and everything. just drop me a PM!
Bridget
"Falconry is not a hobby or an amusement; it is a rage. You eat and drink it, sleep it and think it. You tremble to write of it, even in recollection. It is as King James the First remarked, an extreme stirrer up of passions." --- T.H. White
Hey Wil, I know an apprentice falconer who lives in Greenwood as well, so if you want to call him up, you can PM me and I'll see if I can find his number.
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