Originally Posted by
Lloyd
I'm kind of having trouble following your post, but I get the impression you think that you won't be handling a bird during your 2 year apprenticeship. You are required to hunt with a bird each year of your apprenticeship.
I don't have a full list of books in front of me, but I suggest starting with any legal documents regarding falconry in Florida and the United States. From there, move on to more falconry books (North American Falconry & Hunting Hawks by Beebe and Webster is a great one) to gain an understanding of what the sport is about.
Reading and talking about it is a great way to understand the dedication and work involved in falconry. Getting out in the field with another falconer helps, too... but you would be surprised how much you can learn from the publications available.
Information is more readily available now than it ever has been.
Good luck and have fun on your journey!