Greetings from orange county, ca

[Rahhh]

good evening ladies and gents, I felt it was about time I make an account on this forum since I use it regulary. Theres a lot of interesting threads and a lot of helpful people out there, I hope I can be an asset to this wonderful lifestyle. ive been admiring this sport from afar for a really long time now but due to prior commitments i haven been able to commit until now.... Just a few days ago i grew a pair and decided to purchase my apprentice study guide! clapp im real excited for whats to come!!! Since that day i come across several dozen red-tails and kestrels perched outside my home :) I'll take this as a good sign!!! ill post some pics once i figure out how
Sooo if anyone needs a bush wacker or a strong back let me know boxingg
ill forever appreciate the opportunity to go hawking
-elias

[Rahhh]

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[sharptail]

Welcome aboard and thanks for your service, Elias.

[Breeze]

Welcome, Elias! Enjoy the journey - it's a good one!

[mainefalconer]

Elias,
Welcome to the forum. I've spent quite a bit of time in your neck of the woods, and done a fair amount of hawking there as well (with my hawks and others') Just thought I'd make a suggestion... Get in touch with Bob Winslow. He lives in Dana Point, and has been a falconer for a billion years or so. GREAT guy to spend time with, once you befriend him. Visiting with Bob is a priority for me every time I'm out there. (usually each spring) Also, you live very close to one of NAFA's current regional directors - Adam Chavez. Seek him out. He can help connect you with other falconers in your area, and start getting you networked in the community a bit. You can discuss joining NAFA with him as well.

[sharptail]

Elias,
You can discuss joining NAFA with him as well. By all means join NAFA if you agree with their current policy that falconer's birds belong to the government and not us as falconers. That is not to say that NAFA does not do some good things for falconry. Some how it seems to slip peoples minds, that they have this type of slant, and they fail to mention it.

They just seem to have forgotten some of the basic founding principals of this country. If you believe that once lawfully aquired, that your falconry bird is your personal property than you may want to look a little farther. Troy Morris is the Pacific Driector for the American Falconry Conservency, and lives at Corona. Troy is a great guy and can explain to you the differences in the 2 clubs. He is also a member here in NAFEX.

All the best

[Rahhh]

thanks guys for all the warm welcomes and I agree its about the journey! And thank you scott for the suggestions I really appreciate it! being that I dnt know anyone or who is remotely interested in falconry, thank you its really a big help. I cant stress how exciting this is that I am finally able to participate in falconryrockon been waiting a long time! I will definelty look them up

btw last couple of days these red-tails and kestrels just keep on coming outside my home, crows aren't to fond of them lol every morning the crows sound off trying to get rid of them. Im actually thinking of video taping it

[Rahhh]

By all means join NAFA if you agree with their current policy that falconer's birds belong to the government and not us as falconers. That is not to say that NAFA does not do some good things for falconry. Some how it seems to slip peoples minds, that they have this type of slant, and they fail to mention it.

They just seem to have forgotten some of the basic founding principals of this country. If you believe that once lawfully aquired, that your falconry bird is your personal property than you may want to look a little farther. Troy Morris is the Pacific Driector for the American Falconry Conservency, and lives at Corona. Troy is a great guy and can explain to you the differences in the 2 clubs. He is also a member here in NAFEX.

All the best

You seem very passionate about falconry and you kinda have to, to be a falconer. I had no idea that the clubs had different views, that's very interesting! if you have the time please elaborate more. i'd like to know
thanks in advance