Hello! I have no dog in this hunt, so to speak, as I don't live in or really even near Florida, but am confused by your post! If you have some experience ". . . including trapping, manning, training, and a lot in between" with a local falconer - why are you seeking a sponsor? Would seem the falconer you have been working with all along is an obvious choice as your sponsor. Have you recently moved or something? Just curious! Wish you well in your entry into the great sport of falconry.