NewB in Guilderland NY

[SOMahony]

Hey all. Just wanted to put alittle intro on here. About 2 years ago I learned about how feasable falconry was. Ever since i've had my head in books and websites abroad. Last year for my birthday my wife got me a trip to go down and spend the afternoon in Hershey PA flying a HH with Jack Hubley @ The Falconry Experience. While I am Definately going to pursue getting my apprentice license. Its not going to be for at least another year or two,as we are expecting our first child in Aug. Im just on here to learn as much as i can. Also if there's anyone local to me that wouldnt mind me tagging along some. Not looking for a sponsor yet. But I'd love to get some first hand experience, training, flying, hunting, Anything really. As of right now Im thinking a male redtail for some squirrel hawking as my first bird. Guess that about wraps things up for now.

[ice]

Welcome Sean
I you haven't yet check out the NYS website. nysfa.org

[Toadstool]

Welcome to a fellow NYer! :) Congrats on the little one coming soon!

[sharptail]

Hey Sean, thanks for the intro! It is always nice to know who is on the forum.

[SOMahony]

Alan, I've checked it out. i guess the site is under some updating i couldnt find a place to join as a member, and i would asume forums on there are members only?

Anthony, Thank you! tho i did have to use the $ on building a nursery rather then a mews as i'd planned, me and the wife are very excited about the birth of our lil girl.

BTW where in NY are you guys hailing from?

[ice]

Sean you should be able to sign up in the member section.

I live in Hannibal.

[Saluqi]

Hi Sean,

I'm a native NY'er and grew up nearby you in Clifton Park, graduated from SUNY Albany in '85, so I know Guilderland well! I moved out west in '86, so I can't help you on the falconry front, but I believe there's a guy on here from Ravena, I'll try to remember his name. Probably a good idea to wait with the birth of your first child coming up, you have far more important tasks in your near future! Good Luck!

[beldinrt]

Hi Sean,

I am not far from you in Ravena and there are several more falconers in the Duanesburg area. You can give me a call at 756-3607.

[SOMahony]

Wow guys thanks for all the responces. I was just expecting a few "welcomes" i will definately be in touch!

[Toadstool]

Im just 20 minutes from Utica :)

[Biged]

(welc) Good luck on your ventures. Someone built an app based of the NYS study guide. It's available in the apprentice section. I only studied from it for a few weeks and passed the test. I'm in Halfmoon, up by Clifton Park. I recently passed the test, acquired a sponsor and will begin my mew construction this weekend. Can't wait until this fall!

[SOMahony]

Ed, Where did you find that app? cant you send me a link?

[FredFogg]

Ed, Where did you find that app? cant you send me a link?

I am not Ed but here you go!

http://www.nafex.net/showpost.php?p=246273&postcount=13