Very New to This

[DeniseTail]

Hi! I've never flown, nor trained a raptor. In fact I've never even seen one up close. I've been studying falconry after accepting a challenge from a friend to define 50 falconry terms. I did 100+ During my research I found the subject quite intriguing. I have since ordered 2 beginners books on falconry. I've completed one so far. My friend gave me Philip Glaiser's book (which I'm almost done) which he informs me is the bible on the subject. He has also taught me to tie my falconers knot. When he next visits the States I'm to learn to swing a lure. I'm looking forward to getting a bird on my fist! Any tips on what to do in the meantime?

[ChakChek]

Hi and welcome to the forum bud :)

hmmm in the meantime i suggest you keep doing what you have been...SWOT SWOT and more SWOT hehe. Just keeping fueling your addictiong for the times being

[Rocky]

Another good book to read 'Understanding Birds of Prey' by Nick Fox

[Pogger]

Hello and welcome to the forum.

[K8i]

Hi and welcome! :grin:

why dont you try finding a centre that you could volenteer at where they could teach you and show you the ropes?

atb

katie :grin:

[Jackson]

hiya welocme to the nut house LOL

why dont you try visiting some centres if theres any near you!!! otherwise keep doing what your doing - every book is different so it never gets boaring!!
if your up for, what i did was like a journal. i got a notebook and just used to record any information on falconry i thought usefull!! i still refer to it today!! i stuck in pics of equipment, individual bop facts etc!!!
all the best
sarah

[Tasha55403]

Since you're in the US I'll give you the standard spiel (don't know if you've got that far in your studying yet). To become a falconer in the US you will need to pass a test given by the state with 80% or better, get your facilities built and inspected by the state and find a sponsor who will mentor you through your first two years as an apprentice. You'll be restricted to a passage redtail or kestrel for your first two years. For now, your best bet will be to locate local falconers and go out with them. There may be a rehab center near you, but you probably won't learn much about falconry from them. If you just want to be around the birds it's a good place, but if you want a bird of your own for hunting you're better off meeting local falconers and joining the state club (don't know if there is one in New Jersey). Joining NAFA is also a good thing-it'll help you find local falconers. To pass the test the most important book you should reallly read is North American Falconry and Hunting Hawks by Beebe and Webster-preferably the oldest edition you can find. Most of the test is based on this book. I know plenty of folks that have failed the test because they knew TOO much about falconry and they got tripped up by real life knowledge. Good luck and let me know if there's anything I can help you with:)

[BlackShaheen1]

Since you're in the US I'll give you the standard spiel (don't know if you've got that far in your studying yet). To become a falconer in the US you will need to pass a test given by the state with 80% or better, get your facilities built and inspected by the state and find a sponsor who will mentor you through your first two years as an apprentice. You'll be restricted to a passage redtail or kestrel for your first two years. For now, your best bet will be to locate local falconers and go out with them. There may be a rehab center near you, but you probably won't learn much about falconry from them. If you just want to be around the birds it's a good place, but if you want a bird of your own for hunting you're better off meeting local falconers and joining the state club (don't know if there is one in New Jersey). Joining NAFA is also a good thing-it'll help you find local falconers. To pass the test the most important book you should reallly read is North American Falconry and Hunting Hawks by Beebe and Webster-preferably the oldest edition you can find. Most of the test is based on this book. I know plenty of folks that have failed the test because they knew TOO much about falconry and they got tripped up by real life knowledge. Good luck and let me know if there's anything I can help you with:)
hear hear

[NGuruve]

hey there and welcome to the forum yer i would just learn as much a possible forst m8 hope you hav a goodin

[UKJay's Nursey]

Welcome to the forum

hope you enjoy it here

:supz:

[DeniseTail]

Just wanted that thank everyone for the helpful information! I'm enjoying the forum's banter and finding the trivia questions a fun way to learn some facts and raptor traits.

Does anyone know of a bop centre in NJ or Eastern PA?

Thanks Again! :-)

[Defender]

hi and welcome mate:D

[HoumaFalconer]

Welcome To The From, Enjoy Yourself,

[Hells99]

Just wanted that thank everyone for the helpful information! I'm enjoying the forum's banter and finding the trivia questions a fun way to learn some facts and raptor traits.

Does anyone know of a bop centre in NJ or Eastern PA?

Thanks Again! :-)
Hi, try pm'ing my daughter Shannor - she's in Pittsburgh and may know of centres in PA (in fact I know she does, cos she was telling me about it but I'm damned if I can remember what its called!)

[North East Harris Hawker]

hi and welcome to the forum! looks like you have a bit more reading to do but you'll get there! there is lots of people with lots to offer on here, im sure all your questions will be answered!
take care
lee

[Jeremiah Johnson]

Hi There !!!

[Kentish Falconry]

Hi M8 Welcome to the MadHouse or the IFF hope you enjoy it here and learn something worthwhile
ATB
Terry:supz:

[Shannor]

Hello denise! I hope my PM will help you a little. The centre my mother (Hells99) referred to is the National Aviary in Pittsburgh. While they don't specialise in birds of prey, they do participate in breeding projects, and have educational programs about how birds of prey live, as well as having free-flight shows in the summer. Though not geared toward falconry, staff at such centers would certainly be able to answer questions about how the creatures live in the wild, their dietary needs, and many other questions that may give you an insight into how birds hunt :)

[Osiris]

Hi there! Welcome to the forum! I hope you enjoy your time here!! :D

All the best, Jamie

[LadyHawke]

hiya, I'm new on the forum, and I hope that this gets posted. I'm not very good with computers. tried to sign in yesterday, but I dont think I was very sucessful. I got into falconry through volunteering at a bird of pray centre, and in exchange for doing all the leg-work, the owner taught me falconry. It was a cracking good apprenticeship, as I gained lots of experience with different birds. I like Phillip Glasiers book too, It was a huge help to me once I finaly got my own hawk.

[DeathFromAbove]

Hi & Welcome to the forum...... all sound advice here especially from 'tasha' about the regs in the states, wish you the best of luck with it all.