Why falconry?

Some people may be wondering why someone would want to hunt with a wild bird of prey.

I don't know about anyone else but for me it is partly the tradition and partly because it seems cool as can be! Ever since I read "My Side of the Mountain" I have always wanted to be a falconer. 

My first experience with a falconer was about a year ago. He has been a falconer for 30 some years and has a GyrSaker falcon. He also makes some of the best hoods I have seen!  I though it was the most interesting thing when I walked into his living room and there sits this magnificent falcon! 

Until next time! 

One step closer!

I contacted Fish and Wildlife today. They recieved all of my paper work. Now I'm just waiting on it to be processed. I feel like it's Christmas Eve. I'm pumped. 

I am going to start posting pictures of my equipment and facilities as I can. Here is my Mews, it is 8 x 10. It is situated in my backyard with a window facing East and one facing South. I cannot wait to have a bird in this! 

Until next time. 

Chasing dreams

I have been chasing the dream of becoming a falconer for a very long time. I have finally came to a place in life that will allow me to make that dream a reality. I passed my state falconry exam and facilities inspection this past Friday. 

Now to mail the paperwork off tomorrow. 

Also I'd like to introduce myself. I'm an outdoorsman who grew up chasing ducks in the sloughs of western kentucky every winter and fishing in farm ponds during the summers. My dream one day is to take ducks with a falcon. 

I'm writing this blog to share my experience. Ian in no way claiming to be a professional, I still have a lot to learn! 

I look forward to sharing my falconry adventures as well as any other adventures that are worthy of sharing with ya'all.

Until next time. Keep your powder dry.