The Florida Hawking
Fraternity
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.
FHF Summer Picnic 2008 will
be Saturday
October the 4th.
Information coming soon.
FHF Winter Meet 2009 will be
January 9th, 10th & 11th
in Sebring, Florida.
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.
* 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.