Hello everyone. I just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Michael Schulze, but call me Mike please. I live in Myerstown, PA and am fairly new to Falconry. I was introduced to the life style back in March of this year by a friend at work who is a Falconer. My friend form work is licensed in Colorado and had been out of Falconry for a few years now as he travels a lot for work. My friend gave me several books to read and the more I read the more I know this is what I want to do. Since the time my friend planted the seed in my head I have been in contact with several folks in my area about what I have to do to become an apprentice. I have applied for membership for NAFA, haven’t heard back from them yet and I have become an associate member to PFHT. I attended the PFHT annual picnic yesterday and that is were I learned of this web site. Right now there are two obstacles preventing me from becoming a Falconer. First and easiest obstacle is an ordinance that my borrow has about aviaries. After speaking with the zoning commission officer and the borrow manager, both feel that it will be fine but they wanted to speak with their solicitor before saying yes. The second obstacle is finding a sponsor. I have been meeting falconers in my area and I know its just a matter of getting to know folks so I am being patient and am going to just keep meeting other falconers and when the time is right I will find me a sponsor. Well that’s all I have to say for now. I am looking forward to meeting new people who share the same passion as I do. Good hunting all!!
Mike Schulze