Just a quick message to introduce myself and say hello. I became interested in falconry as a young child when an employee of my dads showed us his Gyr/Peregrine cross that he was flying in the mid 1980's. Since then I have had a great respect and fascination with falconry.

For the last 10 years I have been casually collecting books and reading when I could. I considered becoming an apprentice many times but my life situation would have made it unfair to my young family and the bird so I was not willing to make that commitment.

Things have finally calmed down and with my family on board, I am beginning the quest to find a sponsor, take the test, and become an apprentice.

I live in northeast Nebraska with my wife and 3 little girls. If any of you are from this area of the world, give me a shout and maybe we can get together and talk hawking.