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Great news, none of our opinions really matter, the decision will be in the hands of the judge. We can debate this all day for entertainment but it won't be decided by popular opinion. I anxiously...

I'm not arguing whether it violates my 1st amendment rights or not, I'm not a lawyer or more importantly a judge, but in FL this isn't true. Part of the issue here is we all operate under slightly...

No organization or individual can ever represent the beliefs and will of every licensed falconer in the country. It has never worked that way, if we're going to act only when we all give unanimous...

Paul, if you are trying to say that the difference between a right and a privilege is that privlages can be take away if you break the rules then there are no "rights" in this country. Anything can...

Any time someone suggests the loosening of falconry regs and make changes to allow more freedom the most common battle cries are "we'll end up like the UK" and "we'll lose wild take". Expanding...

You ensure the well being of falconry raptors the same way you ensure the wellbeing of dogs, cats, horses, parrots, etc.

I don't question whether or not the current inspection rules were necessary or not to legalize falconry back in the 70's, I wasn't there and I may very well have agreed with them at the time.

But,...

I couldn't agree more.

Not sure who you have dinner with but please bring it up in between courses.

They may not align with my personal political beliefs in a lot of areas, but it seems that they are pretty good at what they do and I'm glad to have them fighting on the behalf of falconers rights. ...

Me, 3 times in the past 3 years. Our state agency has decided to inspect all "captive wildlife" permit holders every 2 years, falconry falls under that group.

So, sounds like if it's not your...

Legislative approaches have been tried on both the federal and state level, didn't work. Next step it seems would be to let the courts decide, we'll see how it turns out. Personally, I hope the...

Like inspections on a falconry permit??

Sounds like great news coming out of CA, congrats to CHC and everyone that worked on this.

Something I received earlier from AFC...

"California Fish and Wildlife attorney confirms that...

Yea, I have a grasp of our falconry regs, past and present.

I think the scary point of the video and statements made by the commissioners is that the CA Fish and Game is under the opinion that...

Very interesting video, I'd love to see falconry inspections challenged one day. Thanks for putting this together.

https://youtu.be/C_4Q0CBdCXk

I see you found the forum. Hopefully someone on here will invite you out to see some birds and show you their facilities and equipment.

Really??? Impossible???
Sometimes I wonder how it was even possible before the internet.

http://myfwc.com/license/captive-wildlife/

Bottom of the page you'll find a checklist and an...

Angelo,

There are several members from S. Florida on this site, hopefully someone will contact you.

It is with great pleasure that I am writing to inform you at the March meeting the Alaska Board of Game voted 7-0 in favor of the American Falconry Conservancy petition to allow non resident take of...

Melissa, glad you found the site okay. There are a few falconers on here in your area but keep in mind that there are only about 100 falconers in the state so you may have to travel a few hours to...

No problem and I'd certainly encourage conversation and you may get a few replies, but you'll find a lot of your answers in the archives if you don't get many responses.

Not sure what books you're...

Ashley, I think numerous people have directed you to www.themodernapprentice.com (including myself). A lot of the questions you're asking about the process are clearly outlined there.

As far as...

Are you sure it's not this one?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snipe_hunt

No, the application is fine.

I usually try to hunt snipe with my peregrine. If you saw one fly at a renn faire it's pretty much the same thing. :D