Hello from Camp Verde AZ

[Talonsgrip]

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.

[dirthawker2004]

well hope to see ya there but the best I can do for ya is to get a hold of matt hankins their are a few falconers up there that I know but he is the apprentice cowardinater since I took off for a bit

[Breeze]

Welcome Matthew! AFA picnic is tomorrow, per your post. Hope you make it and can link up with some falconers in your area. ENJOY!

[sharptail]

Welcome back Matthew!

[RayG58]

Hey Matthew,
My name is Ray Groves, I live in Strawberry, AZ. Randy taught my I.E.M.T. class way back in 1986ish. I am very new to this (I am Studying the CHC Study Guide now). I am 58 and now at a point in my life that I can now pursue a life long dream. Good Luck to you and hope our flights will pass soon!

[dirthawker2004]

ray talk to my brother in law in payson

[Talonsgrip]

Hey Matthew,
My name is Ray Groves, I live in Strawberry, AZ. Randy taught my I.E.M.T. class way back in 1986ish. I am very new to this (I am Studying the CHC Study Guide now). I am 58 and now at a point in my life that I can now pursue a life long dream. Good Luck to you and hope our flights will pass soon!

Randy Hale was my first sponsor (and hopefully my next to get my apprenticeship wrapped up). I'm kind of in the same boat - 49, FINALLY settled in Camp Verde, and looking to settle in falconry for the long haul.

[dirthawker2004]

randy is a good guy

[RayG58]

Yes Randy is a really good guy. He was a really good teacher in that I.E.M.T. class, that he taught in Winslow AZ. Who is your brother in law?

[dirthawker2004]

forrest miller

[RayG58]

Thanks, I will!

[RayG58]

I think I may some people that know him.

[RayG58]

I think I may know some people that know him. Sorry long night, LOL.

[dirthawker2004]

well I can get you in touch

[RayG58]

Great! Thank you very much!!

[dirthawker2004]

my number 6024784593

[RayG58]

Thanks!

[borderhawk]

Moves can really complicate an apprenticeship. I moved a total of 4 times during my apprenticeship and had a total of 3 sponsors. It took me 5 or 6 six years to finish and upgrade. haha! But it's worth it. Glad you're able to finally settle down.

[RayG58]

And you ended up in Fort Thomas?

[dirthawker2004]

well she found a guy that would put up with her or the other way around love ya girl lol

[borderhawk]

Thanx Jason.

And you ended up in Fort Thomas?

In order: Elma, WA - Arlington, TX - Saginaw, TX - Sierra Vista, AZ - Fort Thomas, AZ.
And had three sponsors (technically), first in WA, second in TX who then passed due to health problems before i could get a bird while under her, then the third in TX and had to convince AZ to allow me to keep the third when I moved there so I wouldn't have to get a fourth.

on a side note: it was a pretty crappy apprenticeship, but my falconry kept me distracted from some other crappy stuff that was also happening in my life at the time.

[dirthawker2004]

always willing to help girly love ya lol