Yes and sorry for not responding for so long but I'm in the game now. I have my own redtail and am in the training process but I met Cory to. He lives in Missouri now though. But I've met quite a few now so having some friends is not too bad.
Ever have any luck finding a falconer? I'm 33 and have been trying off and on since I was 19; I've not met a falconer in Mississippi yet. I spoke with a guy on here last year, up in Corinth. Cory something;; nice guy. He was an apprentice at the time I believe. Good luck. Let me know how it goes.