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.
Florida Annual Falconry Report
Peregrine Falcon Quota Worksheet
FHF Summer Picnic
2010
Greetings FHF Members and families,
We are pleased to announce that this year’s annual picnic will be on : Saturday October 2nd, 2010 hosted by
Mr. Scott Mc Corkel at the Avian Reconditioning Center (http://www.arc4raptors.org/)
located at 351 W. Lester Rd. Apopka, FL 32717.
Apopka is 25 - 30 minutes North West of Orlando.
Please note: that birds are welcome but
no other animals are allowed!
Tables will be provided but we ask that you do bring you own seating,
pop-up tents if you have them and personal beverages for your own comfort.
It is still very hot in October so ample water for man and hawk is a must !!!
Event Schedule:
10:00 a.m.: Sign in with the Secretary/Treasurer
11:00 a.m.: Membership Business Meeting.
12:00 p.m.: Lunch will be served
Lunch will be catered by “ Porkie`s Original BBQ “the best ribs in the universe.
The
menu will be: Sliced Pork, Pulled pork, BBQ Chicken ,
Spare Ribs, Dirty Taters, Baked Beans, Garlic Bread,
Un-sweetened & sweetened tea as a furnish beverage.
The
cost of lunch is $16.00 per person. NOTE: BBQ LUNCH MUST BE PAID FOR IN
ADVANCE.
NO EXCEPTIONS!
no-shows after RSVP will still be asked to pay
FEES FOR LUNCH MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE SECRETARY/TREASURER BY SEPTEMBER, 24TH 2010.
Please make check or money order payable to the “Florida Hawking Fraternity “
Send check to and RSVP form to:
c/o Beth
Szakacs
8297 ChampionsGate Blvd # 113
ChampionsGate , FL 33896
Download complete invitation and RSVP form here !!!
FHF Winter
Meet 2011
January 7th 8th & 9th no site yet.
The final Federal Falconry Regulations 10/8/08 are out click here !!
Though the rule says the regulations will be effective on 7 November 08,
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.
Final changes the Federal Falconry regulations listed above as of July 22, 2009 found here.
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 Florida 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.
