Shannon i will offer a little advice here. take the time, if you have not already got this mind set, and find a falconer/s to hang out with for a while. this will give you a chance to see what it is all about in person and to see the time and commitment involved to do it correctly. i have seen too many people want to give this a go only to realize that it takes more time than their willing to commit to........if your serious though, it is an amazing experience that still blows my mind after all these years......