Fresh meat from WV

[Chappy]

I have been actively taking advantage of the information on this website for the past few months, so I figure it's about time to introduce myself. I live in south western WV, and part of the requirement to live here is to be an avid outdoorsman... it's on the application for residence, even. I'm a cop by trade, and a soon to be dad (yeehaw) thanks to a wonderful wife!

I have been interested in falconry since high school, which has been more years than I care to admit. I recently discovered a master falconer that lives 1/4 mile away (and there are only 12 in the state) who is sponsoring my ambition, and guiding me on the construction of my mews/weathering yard for a red tail to -hopefully- call home when trapping season opens here in September.

Peace,
Chappy

[GONEHAWKN]

welcome to the site Chappy. While i do not know them personally, i do know of 2 fella's in WV that are falconers who also happen to be father and son. Good luck with your journey.....

[FredFogg]

Hey Chappy, to NAFEX! I grew up in WV (Doddridge County, no stop lights, population 6k when I lived there). Falconry was illegal when I lived there, so I moved! LOL Lots of great information here! I keep meaning to go back up to the ole home place and fly my birds, but WV has some funky rules for bringing a bird into the state. More hassle than it is worth for me to climb those crazy hills chasing my bird. LOL

[gunboy]

Hey Chappy, to NAFEX. I'm number 12 (although I was number 11 last year) .

[atcfalconry]

welcome Chappy

Wv has got to be an awesome place to be an outdoors man!!! my wife is from there and every time I Visit Charleston or Point Pleasant we have a blast!!!

Welcome to an insanely addictive sport!!!!

[everetkhorton]

Chappy!

[Chappy]

If you come to Charleston, you are only about 35 minutes away from me, and it's all highway, pretty much. Next time you come in, give me some forewarning, we will grab a bite to eat and shoot the breeze. Same goes for you, Fred.

I am assuming you are in the northern panhandle, Gunboy?

[gunboy]

Yeah, I'm up in Hancock County. I think we are actually in PA but they don't claim us.