what is essential for falconry?

[wildlifeman]

hey, just a new guy here trying to get started with falconry. What do i have to do? like, what equipment do i have to have? and, buying a bird is out of the q. for me since they are so expensive, so how do i catch one? i would mainly be hunting birds like quail/snipe/dove and rabbits and squirrels. what hawk/falcon do i need?

[Joby]

Hey Wildlife,
Welcome to the board. My suggestion for you would be to read through the board a bit more. All of your questions are answered somewhere on this board, but you'll need to put in the effort. Also, here is another good site for you www.themodernapprentice.com. It has all of the info your seeking posted very plainly. Good luck with your journey!
-Joby

[jfseaman]

The most important thing you need is.....

desire

Desire will drive you to find and understand the regulations.
Desire will drive you to stand up and take the tests.
Desire will drive you to find the resources for the equipment and facilities you will need.
Desire will drive a quest for knowledge like you've never experienced before.
Desire will drive you to travel hundreds or thousands of miles for your quest.

It's a long journey, start by reading...

It will only fuel your desire.

or not and your do something else.

All the best.

[borderhawk]

Wow Fred! That was almost poetic!!