The Florida Hawking Fraternity
 

Our Mission Statement

To improve, aid, and encourage competency in the art and practice of falconry in Florida.
 We further declare that our purpose is to provide communication among and disseminate information
 to interested Members; to promote scientific study of the raptorial species, their care, welfare and training;
to promote conservation of the birds of prey and an appreciation of their value in nature and in
wildlife conservation programs; to urge maintenance of falconry as a legal field sport;
and to continue traditions which will aid, perpetuate and further the welfare
 of falconry and the raptors it employs.

Great news the peregrine falcon now delisted in concept in the State of Florida,
I wish to thank all  who sent emails in on this issue.

The final vote will be at The Crystal River meeting June 17-18-2009.

Plantation Inn
9301 West Fort Island Trail
Crystal River, FL 34429 

FFGCC  Peregrine Falcon stakeholders
final draft management plan

 
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Draft Environmental Assessment & Management plan for
take of migrant peregrine falcon from the wild
for the use in falconry 
 

FHF 2009 Membership form

                                          New Federal Falconry Regulations are out !!

                                                            Though the rule says the regulations will be effective on 7 November,
                                                           they won't really take effect in any State until the State transitions to them.

                                                                                              Given that it is already October,
                                                                       we do not believe that the States will be able to change to
                                                                                    the new system before  January 1, 2010.

                                                                                Click here for a copy of the new regulations

About the FHF

The FHF is the oldest established falconry club in Florida first started in the mid-70`s
 by Eric Tabb, Rudy Howe and Art Graves. The members of FHF  come from all walks
 of life. We share the common bond of a deep abiding  love and
 respect for birds of prey and the  "Art " that is Falconry.

We offer three types of membership to the FHF for whatever level of involvement interests you.

Affiliate -  is open to any worthy organization having purposes complimentary
 or similar to those of the Florida Hawking Fraternity.

Associate -  is open to individuals who are nonresidents or who do not possess
a current Florida falconry permit or hunting license;
are over 10 years of age and of good character.

                                                           * Regular  -  is open to individuals who are Florida residents; who hold
                                                                               a current Florida falconry permit and hunting license;
                                                                               are over 14 years of age and of good character.

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                                                              * Full voting Regular members are required to be practicing, licensed  falconers and
                                                                  to produce said documentation each year upon membership renewal per the by-laws.