I saw a post on Facebook back in November, someone was looking to sell 8 of his hoods. Laura Hazelett in Colorado, I sent her a message to see if she'd sell any individually... will let you know. I think she was asking $2,000 for all of them... seemed kind of high to me but we'll see what she says. If it's a complete bust and she won't work out a deal, I will try to help you. I have one I could part with but I don't want to sell it if I can find someone else that will. I used to buy a hood from Lou almost every year when I could afford it, and always enjoyed speaking with him. Each hood I got from him was connected to a particular bird I had, or was hoping to get, and they bring back good memories gathering dust on my shelf. The last thing I bought from him was actually a hawking bag, it was at a NAFA meet... maybe in 2006 in Kearney Nebraska(?) if I'm not wrong. I think it was the last time I saw him. I've never had the heart to actually use the bag though, it hangs on a hook in my office and makes me smile when I see it.
Was your husband a falconer? Send me your email if you want to stay in touch, and I will try to help you.
-Ken
(Maryland/Pennsylvania)