I watched the video of the CHC representation (among others) testifying at the board meeting where the California falconry regs were approved. They thanked CDFW for the requested changes they had received, were courteous in stating their intention to continue working with the agency on the remaining requested changes, and fairly obviously preserved such good will as they had so far built with the board and the agency.

In my opinion that good will and non-adversarial relationship will do more to help them meet their goals than any court case ruling.

Regards,
Thomas of the Desert