ok north american falconry and hunting hawks is a great book but expensive. the red tailed hawk by liam mcgranaghan and also you'll soon discover the secret of the california hawking clubs study guide it has questions that will look similar to the test. but i advise you to read the other books before the study guide. and as for meeting a sponsor heres a link http://www.mfhtrust.com/ attend the events this year get to know the falconers around MA and eventually it will happen for you. and also heres a fun link to practice on aswell. but don't get cocky because you can do this test. http://www.onlinefalconry.com/USFederalFalconryExam.htm. i hope i've helped.
im in newburyport so your closer than i thought thats great..we need more young guys in the sport around here. yes im on vacation this week let me know if you have a day in mind i will show you a mews,equipment my bird and if you want to get into it you can burrow my study material you will need to pass the test. also my number is 978-518-2489.