North American Falconers Exchange-Falconry Forums http://www.nafex.net/ NAFEX.net Falconry Forum- A falconry forum that brings falconers together en Sun, 19 May 2013 21:09:42 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.nafex.net//images/misc/rss.jpg North American Falconers Exchange-Falconry Forums http://www.nafex.net/ Eurasian Kestrels http://www.nafex.net/showthread.php?t=17767&goto=newpost Thu, 16 May 2013 20:39:58 GMT Will have Eurasian kestrels for sale or trade. Expect to have both males and females. Males weigh ~175g and females ~200-210g. Will imprint if... Will have Eurasian kestrels for sale or trade. Expect to have both males and females. Males weigh ~175g and females ~200-210g. Will imprint if requested in the next few days. Email stephen.schabel@avianconservationcenter.org or message me if interested. ]]> Raptors schabale http://www.nafex.net/showthread.php?t=17767 <![CDATA["Other" Serious Red Tail Books?]]> http://www.nafex.net/showthread.php?t=17763&goto=newpost Thu, 16 May 2013 13:15:41 GMT Like most people, now that I'm a general, I have dreams of flying all the other birds that were previously off limits. But, I know there's probably nothing that is better suited for my hawking style, my terrain, and my game than a RT. So, in what I hope is a very long hawking career, I expect to always have one in the mews.

So, I was thinking maybe I could find some more reading material on Red Tail hawking. I have Mcgranahan's book, and I have Buteos and Bushytails. Are there any other books that are seriously devoted to the RT? I feel like I have a pretty good grasp of the basics. I'm looking for something geared more toward experienced people.

I can't remember any other books like this. But, I thought you guys might know of something I've missed. ]]> Falconry Books and Publications eminart http://www.nafex.net/showthread.php?t=17763 Hello from Idaho! http://www.nafex.net/showthread.php?t=17757&goto=newpost Wed, 15 May 2013 08:13:47 GMT I'm completely inexperienced with falconry, but have found it fascinating sense I was a boy. I currently live around Boise but am planning to buy a house in northern ID this year. Anyway, I'd like to learn more to see if falconry is something I could be able to get into and commit to. Thanks for having me :)

- Bill B. ]]> Introductions WilliamB http://www.nafex.net/showthread.php?t=17757 Two MX 392 Transmitters for Sale http://www.nafex.net/showthread.php?t=17753&goto=newpost Tue, 14 May 2013 04:54:50 GMT I have two MX 392 Merlin transmitters for sale. One has never been used, while the other has only been used 3-4 times. They each come with a tail... I have two MX 392 Merlin transmitters for sale. One has never been used, while the other has only been used 3-4 times. They each come with a tail mount spring and a medium size Marshall tail mount clip.

$130 each, or $250 for both (+ shipping)

Here is Merlin's MX 392 page with all of the particulars:
http://www.merlin-systems.com/falcon...smitter-1.html

Contact me if you're interested.
Joe
jdorrian@wideopenwest.com
614-312-5004 ]]> Equipment Buckeye Falconer http://www.nafex.net/showthread.php?t=17753 Anglo-Indian hoods http://www.nafex.net/showthread.php?t=17751&goto=newpost Tue, 14 May 2013 03:43:02 GMT I am looking for a pair of sharpie Anglo-Indian hoods. Can anybody recommend a good hoodmaker? Willing to pay a fair price for the right product.... I am looking for a pair of sharpie Anglo-Indian hoods. Can anybody recommend a good hoodmaker? Willing to pay a fair price for the right product. haill

Thanks,
David ]]> Equipment David http://www.nafex.net/showthread.php?t=17751 Mini-Doxie Litter Info http://www.nafex.net/showthread.php?t=17750&goto=newpost Tue, 14 May 2013 03:21:17 GMT Hey guys! We just bred my little 7 lbs. mini-doxie Suli to a great little male from my buddy Bill Boler. Suli is a leggy girl that was bred and run... Hey guys! We just bred my little 7 lbs. mini-doxie Suli to a great little male from my buddy Bill Boler. Suli is a leggy girl that was bred and run by Teddy Moritz for her first 3 years before I got her. If I remember correctly, she was one of Teddy's youngest national field champions. She's got the long "leg" that both Teddy and I prefer, while still having the small chest circumference to go down the smallest holes.

Teddy bred her once and kept one of her pups, so she's actually in the pedigree of a lot of Teddy's recent line.

I haven't bred her in a couple of years because I hadn't found a male that I felt was the perfect match...that is...until now. That male is out of my buddy Bill Boler's breeding. Jimmy is a small 8 lbs. male with two blue eyes (he's what they call a double dapple) and has a fantastic confirmation.


A pic of Jimmy with my buddy Greg

Both of these dogs are great in the field (besides being great house dogs) and the pairing should produce some great little killer hunting dogs. Suli's first two litters produced 7 puppies each (a "prolific" trait which she seems to have passed along to many of her daughters).

The pups will all be AKC registered and will sell for $500 which is what most of us who breed off of Teddy's line ask for our pups. I don't ask for a deposit until I know that I have a puppy for you. But let me know asap if you're interested, to ensure a spot on the list.

Here's an article about Suli and Teddy done by the Terrierman blog a couple of years ago. http://terriermandotcom.blogspot.com/2007/05/dachshund-power.html

Feel free to contact me or Teddy to find out more about this great cross.

Joe Dorrian
jdorrian@wideopenwest.com ]]> Falconry Dogs Buckeye Falconer http://www.nafex.net/showthread.php?t=17750 Ohio Falconry Associaiton Apprentice/Pre-Apprentice Workshop Info http://www.nafex.net/showthread.php?t=17749&goto=newpost Tue, 14 May 2013 02:12:10 GMT On Saturday, *June 22nd from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.* the *Ohio Falconry Association* (OFA) will be hosting the 3rd annual OFA Apprentice/Pre-Apprentice... On Saturday, June 22nd from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Ohio Falconry Association (OFA) will be hosting the 3rd annual OFA Apprentice/Pre-Apprentice Workshop in Columbus, Ohio. This workshop is appropriate for all new apprentices waiting to trap their first bird, as well as for all prospective falconers looking to find out a bit more about the sport. The workshop will cover a variety of topics including: regulations, equipment, trapping and training, hunting with your bird, telemetry (practice included), and many more things. The workshop will be held at the District One ODNR headquarters, which is located at 1500 Dublin Road, Columbus, Ohio. There will be a $10 fee which will cover the cost of materials and lunch.

Please send an RSVP to me, Joe Dorrian, at jdorrian@wideopenwest.com if you plan to attend. This will ensure that we have enough food and materials available for all in attendance.
 ]]> Picnics/Club Meets annoucements Buckeye Falconer http://www.nafex.net/showthread.php?t=17749 Fourth Annual Michigan Hawking Club Falconers Workshop - June 22, 2013 http://www.nafex.net/showthread.php?t=17748&goto=newpost Tue, 14 May 2013 00:26:52 GMT Greetings and Salutations to all falconers and those Raptor Enthusiasts that are interested in pursuing the sport. The Michigan Hawking Club has... Greetings and Salutations to all falconers and those Raptor Enthusiasts that are interested in pursuing the sport.

The Michigan Hawking Club has some wonderful information about the Falconry Workshop that is targeted for apprentice and pre-apprentice basics. We currently have a few people registered, but if you want to attend, or if you have an aspiring falconer friend, please urge them to register on the website as we need the number of attendees in advance to ensure there is enough materials, food, and handouts for all without having extras. You can also click the link below to access the full Event Calendar notice and register! Register soon to secure your spot at the Workshop, as space is limited.
Click here to Register: -->Apprentice Falconry Workshop 2013 - 6/22/2013


Apprentice Falconry Workshop 2013
When: Saturday, Jun 22, 2013, 8:00 AM until 6:00 PM
Contact: The Michigan Hawking Club
Category: Falconers Workshop
Registration: Required
Payment: Payment In Advance Only
Registrants & Fees:
Registrant Fee
Member $ 30.00
Non-Member $ 30.00
The fourth annual MHC Falconry workshop will be Saturday, June 22nd, 2013 at the home of the MHC Treasurer and Master Falconer Sue Ryan. This is THE EVENT to attend if you are interested in learning more about falconry from the apprentice or apprentice perspective. This workshop will answer many of the questions individuals new to the sport often ask about.

You will be able to meet a number of active Michigan falconers and their hawks,look at the construction and design of a falconers mews (hawk house), make some falconry equipment to take home and have opportunity to ask many questions!

Continental breakfast and registration will be from 8:30am-9:00am with sessions starting at 9:00 a.m. Sessions will conclude at 9:00p.m. Dinner will be provided for those who wish to stay for the equipment making portion of the day and for additional networking.


Workshop Event Topics will include:
Basic Mew Design
Evaluating a newly trapped Raptor
Basic Raptor Housing and Care
Apprentice/Sponsor Contracts
Legal and Ethical Considerations in the practice of falconry
Basic Falconry Equipment Construction (anklets, jesses, leashes)
Round table discussions
Workshop Registration fee is $30.00 and includes continental breakfast, lunch, dinner, notebooks with handouts and materials for equipment construction.

NOTE: Registration is required. Last date for registration will be Friday June 14th.If you are a parent and plan on attending with your child (14 or younger), no separate registration is required. Parent/child attendees will be limited to one notebook and one set of handout material. If you wish for only your child to attend the workshop events (with your supervision), only one registration is required. Please contact Sue Ryan with any registration questions.
Cheers,

The Michigan Hawking Club ]]> Picnics/Club Meets annoucements chrism2202 http://www.nafex.net/showthread.php?t=17748 The Four Week Window http://www.nafex.net/showthread.php?t=17746&goto=newpost Mon, 13 May 2013 19:45:32 GMT Just recieved a copy of this book. Very interesting concept. I have a new falcon coming soon, and am thinking of trying to develope it in the way... Just recieved a copy of this book. Very interesting concept.
I have a new falcon coming soon, and am thinking of trying to develope it in the way described. There will have to be some adjustments made for the east coast environment I will be hacking in, and I was wondering what others think of the method, and how they might have implemented it. ]]> Falconry Books and Publications http://www.nafex.net/showthread.php?t=17746 Traite de Fauconnerie print portfolio FOR SALE http://www.nafex.net/showthread.php?t=17729&goto=newpost Sat, 11 May 2013 02:53:04 GMT FOR SALE: A complete, brand new set of Pion/Johnson Traite de Fauconnerie prints in portfolio from 1979. Still in the original shipping carton/crate.... FOR SALE: A complete, brand new set of Pion/Johnson Traite de Fauconnerie prints in portfolio from 1979. Still in the original shipping carton/crate. This is a STUNNING set of 17 prints. 2 are of falconry scenes, 2 are of falconry equipment, 12 are of various birds(damn near life size, if not life size) and one print is of the original title page. The prints measure approximately 27"x20". All of these are house in a beautiful red cloth portfolio. I was told the portfolio alone, today, would cost $200 to duplicate. I will post several pics here. More upon request. Email me at GONEHAWKN@YAHOO.COM and i will be happy to forward you pics of the rest of the prints or answer questions. $700.00 plus actual shipping and insurance. I WILL NOT BREAK UP THE SET.
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]]> Equipment GONEHAWKN http://www.nafex.net/showthread.php?t=17729 2013 British Falconry Fair pics http://www.nafex.net/showthread.php?t=17719&goto=newpost Thu, 09 May 2013 20:05:22 GMT This annual event was moved back to Althorpe House for 2013, and the weather turned out to be unexpectedly great for a British Spring. The... This annual event was moved back to Althorpe House for 2013, and the weather turned out to be unexpectedly great for a British Spring.

The relatively short distances between countries in Europe makes these events more easily attended by an International audience, something we have a hard time doing here in North America.

Here's a few images we uploaded to the Marshall Radio FB Page, showing some Rook Hawking on Saturday, and how things looked at the Fair Sunday and Monday, for those curious to see.

RB ]]> Marshall Radio RLBagley http://www.nafex.net/showthread.php?t=17719 New hood..... http://www.nafex.net/showthread.php?t=17717&goto=newpost Thu, 09 May 2013 13:26:03 GMT I've been recently working with this very tough material used on the eye pieces of hoods. Possibly tougher than lizard skin with less memory. The ones with one year of heavy use has held up very nicely. Same price as lizard skin hoods.


]]> Steve Tait Hoods STait http://www.nafex.net/showthread.php?t=17717 Field Marshall FM100 for sale http://www.nafex.net/showthread.php?t=17716&goto=newpost Thu, 09 May 2013 06:52:00 GMT FM100, 216MHz, as new. I had it for 2 years, only used 2 sets of batteries in it. not a scratch. Reason for sale is I'm moving continents and won't be able to take it along with me. Pristine condition including carry pouch and box. Situated in South Africa, but price includes 1 week insured courier to USA. $460.00 ]]> Equipment AdamVR http://www.nafex.net/showthread.php?t=17716 Telemetry package for sale. http://www.nafex.net/showthread.php?t=17714&goto=newpost Thu, 09 May 2013 03:53:10 GMT I have an R-400 receiver by Communication Specialties and 2 merlin transmitters for sale. One 1/3N and a mini. All are in good working condition. I... I have an R-400 receiver by Communication Specialties and 2 merlin transmitters for sale. One 1/3N and a mini. All are in good working condition. I only have the orange handle for the R-400. Range is 216-220 and is very fast to dial in for those not familiar with this brand. I also have a never installed backpack in the deal. $500.00 ]]> Equipment robruger1 http://www.nafex.net/showthread.php?t=17714 Found a peregrine in NC! http://www.nafex.net/showthread.php?t=17712&goto=newpost Wed, 08 May 2013 15:52:26 GMT Ok, you know you are a little addicted to raptors when you get a call the evening before about a raptor in someones back yard and you leave work at 7... Ok, you know you are a little addicted to raptors when you get a call the evening before about a raptor in someones back yard and you leave work at 7 a.m., drive home, load up your car and drive 45 minutes to look for said bird when you just worked all night and have a phone interview at 4 p.m.! frus)

So I drive to this ladies house and she tells me about this bird killing a crow in her back yard the day before and it had things hanging from its legs and looked like it was limping and they called some folks and they said to put a box over it and she said it flew off when they tried to put the box over it but was staying in the dead tree in the middle of her field. She said about 20 minutes before I got there the bird was mobbed by crows and flew off. She had put the half eaten crow in the barrel and I picked it out and attached it to my lure and started blowing the whistle and swinging the lure. Nothing for 20 minutes. I asked her what was that property I saw coming down the road with the fence all the way around and wide open and she said it was a rock quarry and said I could get in there as there was an office about 2 miles down the road with an opening.

So I drive down to the rock quarry office and go inside and explain that I am trying to locate a lost falconry bird and could I go over near the edge of the rock quarry and try and call the bird in and they said yes. Well, I go out and I swing the lure for about 5 minutes and am about to give up when I look all the way across the quarry and I see that familiar wing beat of what can only be a falcon. Here she comes all the way across the quarry. She makes a pass at the lure and the turns and comes down on it. I walk over and she is leaning back so I step on one of her jesses just in case and reach down and pick her up. She isn't too happy but lets me hood her and I bring her home and she ate 2 chicks off the fist and is now on the block perch on the table perch in my computer room.

So if anyone lost an adult captive bred peregrine falcon, let me know. I will contact Atlanta and see if they can look up the band number. I am off to bed as I have to get up at 3:45 for a phone interview, so don't even try and call me. LOL

A couple pics of the pretty girl.

On the fist all hooded.



In the giant hood for the drive home.



At home on her block perch, for now! LOL

]]> Lost Hawks/Falcons FredFogg http://www.nafex.net/showthread.php?t=17712