Hissingroach
08-22-2011, 03:19 PM
My name is Rick. I am 31 years old and have been interested in Falconry since I was a young boy, however I have not given it much though until recently due to the fact that I was moving almost every year. I have passed the time with other forms of animal husbandry such as breeding snakes, geckos, scorpions, praying mantis and yes hissing roaches (hence the screen name...it always seems to be available :D). This may come as a surprise to falconers everywhere, but reptile folks for the most part are a bit on the nutty side. I have lurked on reptile forums for over 10 years and have posted a handful of times. I have 1 close friend that is a "herper" and we both agree that it is a different world of people. It doesn't require much to own and destroy a reptiles life, a few dollars, a trip to Petco, and sum poor desert dwelling critter will be misted to death upon the advice of someone who knows less than they did.
After going through a divorce, tearing/replacing my ACL, and getting my business off the ground, I decided to take a break from my animal hobbies and sell my breeders. I now have only a beagle (maverick), cat (Pierre),Sulcata tortoise (Big Hurc.) and a few Vampire Crabs. Im Looking forward to working with animals that combine my love of the outdoors and hunting with a few less nutty people.
I have read the responses to new people that post here and after only 10 minutes I wanted to say hi. I have been hunting (despite being socal born and raised) since I was 16. My best memories are from being out doors. Im looking forward to going to Utah this year for elk. Once that is put behind me, I will be ready to start taking the next step to hunting with a raptor. I have ordered the guides from CHC and the Kestrel book by Mullenix. BTW this book is about $390 on the Barnes and Nobel website......crazyy I think I paid $25. I asked my gf Ashley if she thought you got a voucher for a free pair of Kestrels with each book... LOl
If anyone is local and heading out I would love to tag along and help split gas money. I would also be willing to meet up in the field if that works better.
Thanks in advance!
Rick Lewis
After going through a divorce, tearing/replacing my ACL, and getting my business off the ground, I decided to take a break from my animal hobbies and sell my breeders. I now have only a beagle (maverick), cat (Pierre),Sulcata tortoise (Big Hurc.) and a few Vampire Crabs. Im Looking forward to working with animals that combine my love of the outdoors and hunting with a few less nutty people.
I have read the responses to new people that post here and after only 10 minutes I wanted to say hi. I have been hunting (despite being socal born and raised) since I was 16. My best memories are from being out doors. Im looking forward to going to Utah this year for elk. Once that is put behind me, I will be ready to start taking the next step to hunting with a raptor. I have ordered the guides from CHC and the Kestrel book by Mullenix. BTW this book is about $390 on the Barnes and Nobel website......crazyy I think I paid $25. I asked my gf Ashley if she thought you got a voucher for a free pair of Kestrels with each book... LOl
If anyone is local and heading out I would love to tag along and help split gas money. I would also be willing to meet up in the field if that works better.
Thanks in advance!
Rick Lewis