Hello from Camp Verde AZ

My name is Matthew Ransom, I’m 49 and I’m from Camp Verde AZ. I’m hoping to start falconry back up after a six year absence due to cross country moves for family and work/college time constraints. I’m permanently settled in Camp Verde AZ now (thank God) and college is done. Here’s my apprenticeship history:

2004 – 2005 AZ apprentice under Randy Hale of Cornville AZ
2007 – 2008 TX Apprenticeship under Gary L. Brewer of Chandler, TX
Total redtail flying time of just over 11 months. I’ve been an apprentice longer than I’ve flown.

I still have all my redtail equipment except for a mews and I’d like to take my time and make a solid and permanent transition back into falconry – better mews, better planning, better preparation.

Any falconers near Camp Verde? I'm going to try and make the AFA Picnic at Thumb Butte Park in Prescott, AZ on AUgust 24th and hope to meet a few local falconers.