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Michigan Hawking Club Officers and Committee Heads: President:
Jeff Alkire 7370 Durand Rd. New Lothrop, MI 48460 (810) 638-7779
Secretary:
Christopher Martello 880 Indian Lake Road Lake Orion, MI 48362 (248) 845-8167
Treasurer:
Sue Ryan 2776 Cedar Key Lake Orion, MI 48360 (248) 202-0447
Legislative Coordinator:
Dave Hogan 4830 Bluebush Monroe, MI 48163 (734) 241-8458
Public Relations Coordinator:
Kory Koch 6065 S. Whiteville Rd. Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858 (989) 775-6736
Newsletter Editor:
Karen Young 4600 Saline Waterworks Rd. Saline, MI 48176 (734) 944-4600 Editing Assistance: Debbie Gaskins
4/25/2013
http://www.michiganhawkingclub.com Michigan Hawking Club Officers and Committee Heads.docx
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February 2013 A letter from the President:
Welcome, welcome, welcome, to the 2013 annual Michigan Hawking club field meet. lt is my hope that this will be a fun, safe, and game filled event for the falconers. Plus an experlencâ&#x201A;Ź of awe
and inspiration for us all as we get to participate in the wonderful
art offalconry with beautiful birds of prey. This event would not be possible withoutthe hard work of manyfrom the MHC and theirfamiV
members. I am personally thankful, and the club is in debt to them in making thls event memorable and a wonderful erperience for many. Thankfully we have not had regulation or legislation issuesthis past yearthat the club has had to be involved in. So there ls nothing on that front that is new or we need be attentive to. This is also a result of club members working hard over the past years for the benefit of the falconers ofthe state. This has been a year of endings and transitions for me, Sunny, the Red Tail I have been blessed
to
fly for the last 16 seasons has been making it clear to me last year and this, that he will be "slowin8 down." He still flies with me, chases and catches rabbits, but will no longer work as hard as he has in the past. This was made clear to me a couple weeks ago when I was in lllinois with Jeff Brown and Dan Smith's birds. lhey both had fire in their eyes and flew with abandon at the rabbits......,................|ike sunny used
to.
Oh well, we all age, get older and things change. We
will
still be hsnting toge-ther, just differently now, Our annual business meetingwill be Sunday, April 14th at
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MUCC headquarters in
Lansing. Please make every effort to attend, This is you. club and we need your input and help to keep the Michigan Hawking club moving forward. The club will need a new president and secretary this year as chrls Wysocki and I wlll no longer be filling those offices. chris has been not only an excellent secretary for a club, but a friend and person I am proud to have worked with. Sue Ryan
to help in the transition. I will also help in the transition as l'm sure Chris will too. I am proud of what the Michigan Hawking Club stands for, and what we have been able to do overthe last five years ln makingthe great State of Michigan much more falconry friendly. I am sure the club wlll continue to work for the benefit of all has agreed to stay on as treasurer for at least another year
fulconers. MichaelG. Yachcik, President Michigan Hawking Club
HUNTING TIME EXPO 2019... MHC members man the club booth at the Expo in crand Rapids as part
ofthe club,s commitment to provide outrâ&#x201A;Źach education about falconry and raptors. These meet 'n greets heip explain the spqrt, disseminate information about birds of prey and their role in ecosystems, provide a format to discuss conservation issues, and dispel many
mwhs about raptors and those who hunt with them, Manythanks to those members who give theirtime, share their expertise, and bring out their birds for these events.
Michigan Hawking Club Business Meeting Aprit 15th, 2012 (10:00am to
2:OO pm)
l{embers Present:
Christopher artetto, Chris Wysocki, Michaet Yachick, Sue Ryan, Karen Young, Debbie Gaskins, Kory Koch, Jeff Atkre, Larry Franzel, John Schuett, Tim Reil.tey, Mark Tomich, Hamdy m Kassem, Tammy Otto, Craig Fitzpatrick, Dave Hogan, Jim Mantey, Greg Agoston, Mike Evans
1,
MeetirE catted to order at sent around the room-
2.
Team members introduced themselves. gave a short summary. Memben were very comptimentary of each other's skilLs, experience and contributions to the ctub.
3.
Reading of the minutes from the last business meeting. Chris Wysocki read the minutes. a. Motion to accept: Sue Ryan b. Motion Seconded: Jeff Atkire c. ,\^otion Carried: Att affirrned, none oppo5ed.
4.
Treasurers report read and explained by Sue Ryan a. The Michigan Hawking Club is now a 501-c4 Non-Profit Organization b. We discussed the appropriation of funds towards the Legistative Fund. c. Motion to accept: Kory Koch d. Motion Seconded: John Shâ&#x201A;Źuell e. Motion Carried: Att affirmed, none opposed.
5.
Secretary's report read by Chris Wysocki
10:16, lrcC Headquarters in Lansing.
Agenda passed out, sign in sheet
a, Wehadahighofl2Smembersin20ll,andwetost26membersasof4/1/12. b. c, d.
Most of those
members had only been with the club one year or tess. We ended up with 9 more new members compared to tast year, or a 10% increased enroltment. Motion to accept: Dave Hogan Motion Seconded: Sue Ryan Motion Carried: Att affirmed, none opposed
Committee Reports 6. Legistators report read by Michaet Yachick a. Michaet Yachick discussed the changes in the tegistative update on the regutations. b. Karen Ctevetand is an asset to the club and assists the club with laws and regulations regarding falconry in the state.
7,
Pubtic Retations report by Kory Koch
a,
Always receiving ca[s and emails. Providing information to fotks interested in fatconry, He is working with Chris Martetto looking for ideas to put more information on the web site to reduce the number of catts and emails he is receiving.
8.
Cornmittee Reports and acceptance a. Motion to accept the committee reports: Sue Ryan b. Motion Seconded: Dave Hogan c. Motion Carried: Att affirmed, none opposed
9.
Otd Business
a. b.
c, d,
e.
Newsletters - Karen Young continues to create the newstetter. Tid-Bits - Evert Horton is compiting a tist for the Tidbits. Need a third newstetter. Fatt Newstetter witt be done by John Schue[. Summer Picnic - witt continue to be held at Larry Franzel's Last Saturday in Juty (Juty 28th, 2012)
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Field Meets Kory Koch has chaired the Winter Fietd Meet for the past several years. The Position is open for a new chair, if someone wishes to take over as fietd meet chair. Kory exptained the responsibitities and duties of the position. '| lt was suggested by Sue Ryan and Jeff Alkire to write up a list of responsibitities and duties of the position(s) to keep for transfer to another person when the need arises. Winter Fietd Meet date is suggested at February 2, 2013 lt was suggested to have maps at the meet for folk so that meet participants know where to go and not get [ost. West Side Fietd Meet to be coordinated by Chris Wysocki provided that the interest teve( is high. Feedback from the club regarding the past years Winter Meet was very positive. Tentativety set for December 8th, 2012. Auctions MarkTomich witt continue to run the auction at the annuat fietd meet. Woods n Water This event still needs a coordinator, and a Contact with the Woods-n-Watâ&#x201A;Źr News. Dave Hogan witt provide the contact information to Mike Yachick Mike Yachick witt do w-n-,r'v Hawkfest, CraneFest, and Outdoorama wil( be coordinated by Dave Hogan. Other Members atways atso hetp with the events. Hunting Time Expo Coordinated by Chris wysocki Michigan Ornithotogical Conference (Petoskey, Spring each year) The Ctub is interested in maintaining a presence there.
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lrapping for Spring 2012 Update by Michaet Yachick lnformation is spotty and timited at this time. Discussion ensued. Dave and Mike took down a tist of votunteers who were wilting to hetp with the trapping and retocation.
11. Michigan Hawking Ctub Merchandise
a. b.
c.
Mike l{aly, coordinator (not present) There are some togistical issues with the Merchant Account setup on the websjte. Further discussion of selling merchandise on the site continued ad-nauseum.
12. Kestret Boxes
a. Greg Agoston and Craig Fitzpatrick offered to make additional Kestret b. Mark Tomich has 10 boxes.
Boxes.
c.
Dave Hogan has 5 boxes, Dave is volunteering
d,
There are severat uses and organizations that utitize the Kestrel Boxes that the Club Makes.
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[ /vleeting resumed @ 1:01 pm ] 13. Apprentice Workshop a. Sue Ryan votunteered to host again this year. She witt be getting hetp from Chris Martetto, Jeff Atkire and Mike Yachick.
b. cd.
kren
Young,
Feedback from the event has been positive. Date witt be set at a later time; Mid-to-tate June (tent, June 16th) Registration is set at 530.00
14. MHC Website
a.
Chris M. and Kory wilt collaborate on some content editing for events and
witt update the
frequentty asked questions. 15. Raptor Take Report
a. b.
c.
Report read by Michaet Yachick 55 issued, 29 taken 2 Peregrine permits issued, 0 taken
16. Other
a.
Motion to contribute 5300 to the Peregrine fund and contribute each year to keep our club membership current for each year, Motion to accept: Dave Hogan ii- Motion Seconded: Greg Agosto{r Motion Carried: atl in favor, none opposed. Motion to give 5100.00 to NAFA to maintain affitiate status and to contribute each year to keep our ctub membership current. Motion to accept: Jeff Atkire Motion Secoaded: Dave Hogan Motion Carried: attin favor, none opposed Motr'on to Contribute 55 per member, which is approx. 5500, to MI.JCC to maintain our membership with the MUCC and contribute each year to keep our ctub membership cwrent. ,t^otion to accept: Dave Hogan ,v{otion Seconded: Sue Ryan iii. Motion Carried: atl in favor, none opposed
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NEW BUSINESS
17, Bytaws Change, business meeting a. The bylaws iMicate that Sunday is the
nâ&#x201A;Źeting day.
b.
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The discussion indicates that the meeting day i5 the second Sunday in Apri{, untess that day is Easter Sunday. Discussion indicates that the stipulation witt be foltowed in the bytaws.
18, Owl removal and more a. Short Eared Owts are an issue at the Airport (undisctosed Airport). b. Dave Hogan will cotlect the information and if interested, ctub members should contact Dave tloganGreg Agoston volunteered to hetp trap owls if and \4hen the opportunity arises.
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Other
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to continue to maintain the funds of the ctub as they are currently divided between legislative and generat funds. I'lotion Seconded: Dave llogan Motion Carried: Alt in favor, none opposed Sue Ryan motioned
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Presented an idea about making money to the club membership by providing fatconry experiences to peopte who witl pay for the experience of watching raptoB fty and hunt. Proposat ldea: Check into the idea about fatconry / hunting experiences Karen, sue, Jeff A. to inYestigate this as a possible money making opportunity for the ctub. Karen Cteveland woutd be a good ptace to start for information. Ad-Hoc temporary committee witt be formed in order to investigate the possibility of this for the ctub.
21. Etection of Officers a. President - Michael Yachick I'lotion to Nominate Michaet as president: Dave Hogan Motion Seconded: John Shuett Motion Carried: Alt in favor, none opposed b. Treasurer sue Ryan l{otiofl to accept: Dave Hogan Motion Seconded: John shuett Motion Carried: all in favor, none opposed c. Secretary Chris Wysoch Motion to accept: Dave Hogan Motion Seconded: John Shuett ilotion Carried: att in favor, none opposed.
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l,leeting Adjourned: 2:05 P^{
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captured in the Eastern upper Peninsula of Michigan. Her name means'Winter Princess" in a Native American language. is
Yepa was the second snowy owl I tried to capture in the fall of 2012. On my first search, the week ofThanksgiving, I was alerted to a female, passage snowy owl, about five miles from my home. Surprisingly, the other owlwas found sitting on top of a phone pole right where my friend said he had seen her. On the gravel road, with hay fields on both sides, I stopped one pole before her pole. I dropped the Bal-Chatfi (BC) - with its brown, black, and white hamster - a "pole away" from her and started to back up. Before I had backed up 40 feet she was off the pole and hammering the BC. I wondered if it "could be that easy." lt was not. She stomped it twice then caught her toe in a noose. She bolted to the side, flipped the BC and broke the noose. She flew away some 40 yards and landed on the snow bank on the shoulder of the road.
I flipped the BC back over and waited to see if she would come back. She moved closer but never did attack the trap again. Then she left after three ravens began harassed her. She hung around the area for the next week and I repeatedly tried to catch her. But she was never in a position where she could see the trap.... She is still there on the day of this writing.
December 3 was a very warm, winter day, with melting snow everywhere, and a huge bank of fog hanging over all of the Easter Upper Peninsula. I checked to see if the flrst owl was around that day but only saw an arctic rough-legged hawk. So I went to a gravel road near Rudyard, some 22 miles from my home. I turned onto the selected road and saw a snowy owl sitting on a phone pole in front of a home. He was an adult male. So I just kept driving. wondered if I should go back to check out the owl, but was sure it was neither female nor immature. Less than a mile later, I saw Yepa on a pole. I drove to "a pole away" and dropped the hamster, and backed up. This time there was no immediate response. But seven minutes later she moved up lo the pole across the road from the BC. I wondered if she would hammer it then, but she did not. Some 44 minutes later, she was still sitting and looking all over the area. I wondered if it was too warm and too much easy access to field mice (the snow here had all melted) for her to be hungry enough to attack the BC. I was about to give up on her, when lsaid a short prayer, "Lord, if thisis the owl l'm supposed to have, send her down. lf not, I'm good with that too." I
Two minutes later, I lifted my binoculars to see which way she was looking. When I saw her, she jumped off the pole and dove straight toward the trap. She did not stop on it but snatched the hamster through the BC and dragged the whole trap, hamster, and weightline into a ditch with a steady stream of melted snow. As I watched her disappear into the ditch, instantly I saw two white wings rise up over the ditch bank like an umpire signaling a touchdown! Then a second touchdown, with wings held high! And I knew she was caught. drove up and jumped out, she had dragged the BC into the cold, flowing water- I thought, "Oh no, I'm going to ruin my new shoes." I had forgotten to switch shoes before going trapping. I
She clacked loudly. Twice. I pulled the weightline to gently bring her to the bank then grabbed her feet with my gloved hand. I was alone, so I covered her with a towel and snipped the monofilament-noose. Then lput her in my Iargest giant hood. When lgot home, I peeked in and she was sitting on the perch.
she was caplured on December 3, 2012. Her weight was 20189, 71 ounces, or 4.45 pounds. She was in qood condition after her recent arrivalfrom the tundra. Since then it has been a learning curve. For me.
Snowy owls, I found out, have a learning style much different than hawks and falcons. This owl, I concede,.is smart enough to teach mel One example; after a couple days of feeding her tidbitswith forceps she began "soft clacking,' and holding her mouth open so I could put the food right in without her moving. All she had to do was close hei mouth and swallow. Sadly, it took me several days before I realized she was trained ME! Karen Young, the owl expert, has help lower my learning curve greafly. She assures me that Yepa and Yepa's servant (me) are coming along just fine. So on iome later date, in sgme fglcgJrry p!'9!cation - tikely the NA FA Joumat ot Hawk Chalk - you wi get a[ the grimy details of MY slow leaming process. I have been updating yepa's progress (really my progress of learning about owls) on Face Book and on NAFex.net. Friend me on Face Book if you want to keep up on yepa there. Oh, the "Winter Diva" in the title is ME! This Diva (me) has a lot to learn about the Winter Princess....
Editotrs Note: The snowy ot^tl, formerlr/ Nyctea Scandiaca, /s Bubo Scandiaca srrce DNA evidence shows that this is on odopted species of eogle owl.
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of the HIGHEST QUALITY to
2012 Treasurer's Report as of December 31, 2012
Starting and Ending Totals for 2042
was was
t6,559,99 $5,993.87
was Fund December 31, 2012 balance was
$4,751.27
Oecambe.31,2012
$11,350.14
General Fund January 1, 2012 balance General Fund December 31, 2012 balance Legislative Fund January'1, 2012 balance Legislative
Cu,rent club assets as ot
$5,356.27
lncome and Disbursement Totals for 2012 General Fund Total Deposits Jan 1 - December 31, General Fund Total Disbursements Jan 1 - December 31, General Fund Net Difference Jan - December 31,
2012 $6,217.00 2012 (tC,783.12) 20'12 (9566.12)
Leqislative Fund Total Depo6its Jan 1 December 31, 2012 Legislative Fund Total Disbursements Jan 1 -December 31, 20'12
$610.00 ($5.00)
Legislative Fund Net Difference Jan - Decembet 3l,2012
t605.00
Total Deposit and Disbursement difference forGeneraland Legislative tunds for 2012
2012
$38.88
Wnter Field Meet Details
Jenuary 20{2 Winter Field Meet Fidancial Details Meet attendance membea Meet attendance non-member Website registration
$455.00 $350.00 $160.00
Merchandise Auction Live and Silent M€€t income Receiver purchase Food. drinks
$2,191.00
$3.158.00 ($300.00) ($583.65) ($770.00)
Hallrental fule€t ex!€ns€rs
($1,353.65)
l\4eet profit
$1,802.35
2012 SummarV
lncome and disbursements for the Michigan Hawking Club showed a positive dollar amo!nt of$38,88. The majorsource of income tor the club is from membe.ship fees and the Winter Field Meet. For a complete breakdown of income and expenses you can view
it on the MHCwebsite. Look under
Documents, Treasure/s RepoG View Documents. The report is titled: 2012 Treasure/s Report- Final.
lfyou
have any questions please contact Sue Ryan, Treasurea, or anyalub offiaer.
@UTD@@RAMA Thursday, Feb. 2l through Sunday, Feb, 24 Suburban Collection Showplace, Novi, Ml Once again thb year the Michigan Hawking Club will man a booth to educate the public about raplors and falconry at the Outdoorama event in Novi at the Rock Financial Expo Center. We need volunteers to take shifis at the booth. Mark Tomich is coordinating lhe event for the club and you may contact him (or sign up at the field meet) to volunteer. You need not have a bhd to bring just a willingness to pui in some time to help. lt is also a good opportunity for apprentices and aspiring falconers to gain insights and participate in the tradition of club sponsored public service.
This is an important event and helps the club to meet its commitment to provide raptor education. lt is also a fun time and a good way to get to know other club members, explore Outdoorama, and share your expertise with others. But do remember that we are not recruiting new falconers but there only lo educate about raptors and the sport ot falconry. ln order to plan space to accommodate birds, anange for badges, and assure full coverage please sign up in advance. To sign up now...
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DODGE CITY 20.12 ilvr7ATrOr{At For the past several years a few Michigan falconeâ&#x201A;Ź have trekked to Dodge City for a tull expedition of intense hunting. This intrepid group has come to be known as T'IE flANR'S IIAIU( YAI{GUARD Sue Ryan puttogether this DVD (for use on compute.s only) ofthe group's 2012 adventures. Please note that rights arc prcpdetary and this video nay not be copied ot posted on any social media wlthout pamisaion. This video contains grâ&#x201A;Źphichunting scenes and may not be suilable for a[ viewers, fhanks to Kenn Fikins f6 ue of lha bannet atuvolk.
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Educational Falconry By Christopher Martello
Recently I had the most wonderful opportunity to give a Falconry Presentation to Cub Scout PLck 37 in Lake Orion Michigan. As my son and I are now involved in Cub Scouts, this was a great opportunity to present some basic falconry concepts to some young learners. Educational programs about falconry, or "Hawk-Talks" as some of us iite t6 call them, are a great way to expand young peoples' appreciation of animals. Discussing aspects of filconry and hunting also opens up concepts of ecosygtems and food weba in the wilderness. lt is a rewarding experience to know that you were the person who first introduced someone to the magic of all that nature has to share with us. Whlle there are some aspects of falconry that are difficult for children achieve and master due to the responsibility, time, and monetary demands, there are other concepts that can be taught to children that can be made easy to understand. There are many other wildlife lessons and learning opportunities for children in the sport of falconry; you just need to frame the content and concepts at their level. Food Webs, Predator-Prey w Hunting Paftnets: cedar and mv son Matius R;lationships, and naturai selection just a few oi these topics. With a little effort and thought, meaningful lessons can be iaught from the world of falconry that children and their family members can take with them.
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One of the most common questions I get as a falconer is: "How did you get into falconry? What made you want to do that?" There are lots of personal reasons for doing io, but my number one reason for becoming a falconer is that I love birds of prey. Whe-n it comes iight down to it, I hold a deep and healthy respect and admiration for these birds that I can only describe as love l enjoy learning about their difierent personalities and lenjoy being out in nature as a participant with them. I use this passion in my educational talks in the hopes that young people might learn to enjoy the natural beauiy found in the wilderness. There are many wonderful things to bear witness to in nature such as the way the plants and frees grow into oddly shaped branches, the way that the moss and lichens color thg tree bark, and the varied degrees
of color displayed by shelf fungus and mushrooms. I make sure to include these observations as part of my presentations. The things that you can see out in the woods can be found nowhere else, and are only found off the beaten path. The sport of falconry also provides opportunities to discuss and educate young learners on food webs and ecology. The purpose ofthe hawk hunting rabbits or squirrels is so that they can eat and survive. The game of survival in the wilderness is a high-stakes game where the winners take alland the loseIs get eaten. The hawk plays the role in the ecological food web as the top predator. As the apex predator, their job js to keep the little critter population in check. Food webs that show the animals and trees in forests or marsh habitats contain many prey animals, but only a few predator animals at the top. I like to think of falconers as observers in the natural predator-prey relationship that plays out every day in the wilderness. The privilege to be a close hunting pa.tner with the hawk is one of the most rewarding aspects of falconry for me. When I re-tell these tales of my falconry adventures, it is my hope that the audience can really get good picture of how enjoyable the sport of falconry can be. Falconry as a sport rewards me every day that I interact and hunt with my raptor. The joy of educating other folks about raptors and falconry is an additional personal enjoyment that only comes from sharing the things you love with others.
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How Much for That Bird? By Karen Young "l wlsh I had a nickel fot every tin,e that quenion is asked at one of out MHC educotionot eveots bhen people stop by our booth, ghteously awed ot the sight of a the glitte ng jewet of a kestet."
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"Free," they are told. "lt's a wild bird that cannot be bought or sold." "Are you serious? Wow, that is so cool,"
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the usual reply. "How can Iget one?
Ah, but it is like the "free" puppy. Notonlyis acq uiring one of these "free" birds laden with requirements, permits, and obstacles, there are also many out-of-pocket expenses assoclated with the undertaking. The question is, how much do these associated costs add up to? lt depends, ofcourse, on the cost of building a
mew (the bird's pen) for starterc. Then the mandatory fee for a permit. Then comes equipment, furniture, and "extras." lf we put aside mew construction costs (quite variable), and the fee for a permit (5100),let's look at what an apprentiae falconer might expect to spend.
Start with the equipment required by law: a nklets, jesses, leash, swivel, scale, bath pan, and perch. The apprentice must have all ofthese on hand to pass the inspection required prior to a permit being issued.
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leatherforthese is kangaroo - not the â&#x201A;Źheapest leather available- because it is safe, durable, and does not stretch or shrinkwhen wet. Itcan be purchased bythe hide (or half)and willlast quite a while. At around 5100, this can be an investment. Some falconers share costs of a hide and divide the hide into smalier portions. You also need tools to work the leather. At a minimum that's grommet setters, grommett leather punch, and scissors'
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such items for aboutthe same cost orslightly less. Another
option is purchasing readY_made anklets and jesses. The drawback with this option isthat they may not fit your bird. Anklets and jesses don't always last that lon8 (new birds often pick at them)so purchasing
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western Sporting Gaods has suppatted the MHc over the yeo6 with ouastonding dondtions for club ouctio.s. Pleose considet shoppins their cototog dnd prices when setedins iEnE lor purchdse.
replacements may be more costly than having the means to make them. Leashes. While these can be purchased, most falconers choose to make their these vary with the type of leash and the skill needed to make
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Some sponsors have definite
opinions ofappropriate leashes, and may mandate certain styies. Thus the cost varies from very inexpensive to moderately expensive; count on S20 or a bit less for an acceptable leashSwivels. There is no substitute for the marine-grade Sampo swivelas it isa requirement. They retail about 57 for a redtail-sized or kestrcl-sized swivel but - and this is a BIG "but"- nevergetjust one They are incredibly easy to lose and as they are necessary for handling the bird you need an extra one (or more).
scale. A scale that reads in increments ofglams for a redtailor tenths of a Sram for a kestrelis required. Since the weightofyourbird is critical the scale must be absolutely accurate. ltmustalso be sturdy enough to withstand having it pounced on by the bird or any "oops" ofthe falconer. A good scale retails upward of580 and into hundreds ofdollars. some falconers have found bargains on dependable scaleson eBay, but be cautious of bargain units that sacrifice quality for cost. The safety and condition of a bird is dependent on a reliable and accurate scale lf the bird's weight is incorrectly determined, the bird may not return to the Slove/lure when recalled, or worse, perish from poorweight management. ASood scale isa wise investment.You should include with this purchase a calibration weight for a small additional cost. Most scales can be easily adapted after purchase to ho,d a perch
forthe bird
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forthis option
Bathpan. At last, a relativelycheap item to acquirel They range from a rubberversion available at Tractor Supply for under 510 to a nicerversion at falconry supply sites starting at S20. Youmay want to rcplaâ&#x201A;Źe these over time but they usually last more than a year. Most kestrels require a small, shallow, non-breakable dish for bathing - easily purchased cheaply at a discount store. Perch. There is a wide range ofcostsfor perches and manydesignsto choose from. For those with the materials and skills, perches can be homemade much cheaper than purchased. However, they must meet the strength, durability, and safetydemands ofa large redtailhawk. Mostapprentices purchase
theirfirst perch and consider making one (or having one made)once they settle on a bird
and understand what materials and design are safe and durable. Perches usually retail from just over S100 for a basic bow perch suitable for a redtail, to several hundred dollars. Kestrels require a smaller version of bow or block perches. Although usually boughtforthesame reasonsa redtail perch is purchased, the smaller, kestrel-siued perch is available at a slightly lesser cost. Your sponsor may have recommend ations fo r a suitable perch. Glove. The apprentice falconer must have a glove orgauntlet Many begin with a welding glove - this usually lasts untilthe bird punctures the glove and foots the hand ofthe falconer! Starting with a welding Slove to save costs is acceptable, but I sugtest apprentices factor in the cost of a decent 8love. While many gloves are very attractive with tassels, D-rings, two-toned leather work, and applied art, these extras (except maybe the D-ring)are not necessary. While it mayseem desiâ&#x201A;Źbleto have a beautifulSlove upon which to displayyour bird on the rare occasionsyou are in public, it isn't necessary as peoplejust look at the bird Basicglovesthat are practicalretailstarting around $35, then up to S8Oforvery good gloves. Even custom Bloves can be found for under510o. Note: falconry gloves are sold singly, meaningyou onlygetone forthe price.lfyou feelthe need for a pair ofraptor glovesyou can find them as a specialty item or use heavy duty fireplace/welders gloves in a pinch. Like much ofthe equipment used in falconry, gloves wear out and need periodic replacement. Gloves are not easy to make considerint the amount of leather, crafting skills, and special equipment used to stitch them. lt is usually more economical to purchase them. A well-made, wellfitting, leather 8a rdening or work Slove is genetallygood for kestrels and easy to find at discount stores for around s10. Bells, those lovely bells. Most redtails are flown wearing bells to help pinpoint the birds' location. Even when the bird is wearing telemetry {discussed later) bells are
usefulas an immediate and simple locator. Bells range in price from lhe sought-after Noble orVerde bells, and
other handcrafted bells, starting at about 525-50 per pair retail, to cheaper bells for slightly less. There are kestrel_ sized bells available {whetherto use bells on a kestrelis decided by sponsor and apprentice). Bell5 can become aged or damaged and need replacement. So while the luxury ofquality bells is nice, cheap ones are adequate
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Hoods. Pictures of hooded birds hold appealas a symbolofthe ancient sport of falconry but most redtails and kestrels arc seldom, ifever. hooded. Some falconels use a hood on a newly trapped bird, but only temporarily. Hoods mustfit very well; a hood that is loose allowsthe bird to see beyond it and doesn't really work, while a hood that is too tight may harm the birds' eyes. Even when sized correctly a particular hood may not fit a particular bird. Arab and Dutch style hoods retail starting around 550-100, and range upward forvery expensive hoods from renowned craftsmen A novice can make an Arab hood with a pattern and a good size piece of leather, and some like to do so Most apprentices borrow a hood fora newlytrapped bird considering they may not need one in the long term, or they wait to knowthe exact size and styie they will need before investing. Manyfalconers are willingto loan an apprenticean inexpensive hood if itwillbe returned.
A Bal-Chatri(BC)is what isgenerally used to trap a redtailor kestrel. While the design concept is general,
to purchase; retail usually starts over S100. Most apprentices make their own and mostsponsors require thatthat they do so. Componentsfora homemade BC can usually be assembled for under S30; it does take time and padence to make one. refinements and material choices abound. A
BC can be expensive
Creance. The long line fortrainint a bird can be purchased for around 520 or can be homemade for less. This is another item that can often be borrowed for the short tifte needed to train a new bird.
generalconcept. These travel boxes are often homemade and can be as simple as a stiffcardboard box made of heavy duty packing materials put totether with duct tape, to elaborate boxes made from fine woods with expensive trim incorpoaating air cooling systems. Costs vary greatly. Comfort and safetyofthe bird a re of primary im portance in giant hood design and construction. But other factors need to be considered: size, weitht, durability, interior perch, Giant hood. Once again there are multiple design variations following
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cleaning, vehicle cargo space, and more. A sponsor and apprentice may have to investigate design, material, and cost options to determine a suitable giant hood. Some can be purchased for.iust under5100, and some
forwellunderSl00. Wood and similar materials may take some skilland tools. Cardboard ischeap and easyto work with forthe unskilled and unequipped but it lacks durability. can range into the hundreds ofdollars. Mostgiant hoodscan be homemade
butfree. And itdoesn'tend heae. Those "extras" must be taken into account, and that includes food foryour bird. Notevery bird willhuntenough foodto feed itself, especially when newly trapped and still being trained. 5o purchased food costs must be factored
5o the "free" bird has suddenly begun to beanything
in...and not food purchased from the grocery store...purchased from reputable suppliers specializing in food
forfalconry birds. A month's supply offood can exceed 5100. This does not include freezer space to keep the food. lfyour home situation requires separate space for "icky" raptorfood, then plan to purchase a small freezer. A tive cubic-foot modelcan be found at discount stores for around S15O-175. Speaking of food, you may need to invest in some game cleaningtools for the food your bird willcatch. What else is there? Ah, yes, veterinary costs. A newly trapped bird should have 6 veterinary visit to determine overallhealth; at a minimum a fecaltest should be done to determine ifthe bird needs to be treated for parasites {most do). Depending on the vet, a visit and associated lab work plus necessary medicine may cost around 575-150, or more ifthere are other medicalissues. Be very carefulofusing a vet who may offer to treat your bird for free since they rarely get to see raptors as patients...you are probably getting a service worth about what you are paying. Another hidden cost lremind new fa lconers of is the veterinary expense when an unforeseen accident or illness requires emergencl care. lfyou cannot readily afford around 5300 for urgent care, have a credit line available (bank, credit card, or prearranged with the veterinarian), Emergencyfees can quickly exceed this, but 5300 is often enough for a down paymentfor an assessment ofdiagnostics and treatments necessary for a sick or injured raptor. Rememberthatonceyou have a raptor on your permit and a band on its leg, it is your responsibility to provide the care required to sustain it in good health. Similarly, if you choose to release a bird it must be fit and in good condition before doing so.
It is also a good idea to put togethera first aid kit thatcan be assembled foraround S30 for basic nonprescription items. A list of suggested items for a first aid kit can be found on the MHC website.
telemetry. There i5 some controversy over usinta transmjtteron a redtailor kest.el. I think this is well settled by a friend {an experienced and expert falconer) who, when asked by an apprentice if he should put a transmitter on his redtail, replied, "Only ifyou want to get it back." Telemetry systems (transmitters and receivers)are expensive, starting at around S150 for transmitters, and receivers stan at several hundred dollars, up to and over 52000. Still, a good system can be had for around S80O. Since this represents quite an outlay for most people, many apprentices opt to buy a transmitteronly and hope a caring falconer willoffer use oftheir receiver when a lost bird needs to be recovered. Manyfalconers willdo this. Used transmitters for sale can be found among the falconry community and websites offering falconay equipment. lfthe receiverexpense is prohibitive, an apprentice should try to find the moneyfora transmitter, a reasonable purchase when you consider the money invested on other items is wasted without a bird in the mew. A ma.ior expense to consider
is
ofcaution about borrowing equipment and othergoods from fellow falconers: while manyfalconers afford. Rememberthat any borrowed item that is lost or ruined must be replaced at the expense ofthe borrower.
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Most of this discussion hasfocused on what many would consider essentialexpenses to enter falconry and hawking, yetthere are a few more coststo consider. Personalhuntinggearforexample. Costs range greatly
for hunting pants (some hunters swear by chaps for brushy areas), a vest or a pouch with a game pocket, and other garments suited foroutdoor sports, Cabalas'and other outtitters offer a large selection but many items can be purchased inexpensively at discount or surplus stores. Clothing and boots can be what you like and can afford, however, consider comfortable and serviceable options. Many individuals already have adequate basic outdoor wear and specialty items can make a suitable addition to a "wish list, for holiday gifts. AImost done, but don't forget the books, videos, art, t-shirtt and other "must have" items. These may be avoided ifyour budget is tight, but temptation iurks at every auction table at anyfalconry gathering, and in
the books and gifts sections of on-line falconry suppliers. Not to be left out are hunting expeditions, field meets, and other excursions you may want to undertake once you have your bird working. Obviously costs and opportunity vary treatly but events range from relatively inexpensive (gas money only) to outrageo{rsly expensive (registration fees, travel, time off, motels, restaurants, etc.)- Some meets and events are socialand suitable forthe entire family. Others are intense hunting adventures not usually enjoyed by those not flying a bird. You will probably want to attend some falconry events if time and finan(es permit. A final and relatively reasonable expense to consider is dues for membership in falconry related
organizations. The Michigan Hawking Ciub is one organization you might want to join at 530 for new members. Another organization to conslder is NAFA (North American Falconers Association) at 545 annually. Applications for membership for both organizations are included.
that "free" bird actually costs a good deal when necessary expenses are summed up. Average estimated start-up costs forfalconryare often suttested to be around 51000. This include5 the mew {a large part of the estimate), permit fee, equipment, furnjture, and a few extras. But start-up costs can and do vary greatly. What doesn't chante is that the ?ee" bjrd willcost something and an aspiring falconer must factorthese costs when deciding ifthe sport is rightfor her or him. ltisnotuncommontofindaneagerwannabewho So
defers entering the sport due to cost. For the very young stillsupported by parents the costs may be prohibitive within a family budtet. A realistic assessment offalconry costs and expenses incurred before a bird is trapped can be ajolt. Manyare surprised bythe amountofmoney needed to acquire a "free" bird. Although falconry is used currently and traditionally by the poor to help put food on the table in some parts ofthe world, it is also linked to kings and the very rich as a leisure sport only affordable to the privileged and wealthy. ln the USA falconry is often affordable to an average person but, due to ethical and legal standards,
it involves expenses that should be assessed in a personalcontext priorto trapping a bird. While itdoes seem unfortunate that falconry requires an outlay of moneyjust to particjpate, necessary expenses stem from the need to provide for the care ofa naturalresource, in this case a bird, taken for personaluse. lt seems onlyfairto require the personal resources needed to ensure the well-being ofany raptor used in falconry.
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WESTERN FIELD MEET 1012: Grand Rapids, Michigan Photos by Lori Wysocki The MHcwestern Field Meet held in early December of 2012 was a huge success thanks to chris Wysocki and those who helped him orSanize the event. The Boy Scout facility was made available to MHc with the stipulation that MHC members would offer educational opportunities for the scouts dutlng the day. All participants seemed to come away happy with the hunts provided andthe educational presentations.
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NAFA Code ofEthics: Regrrding Bird Mrintenrnce NAFA sutrpo(s falconers in keeping within regulatory entitlements, ody thos€ birds (both by species and numbers) that they can regulally fly ai quarry. It is incunbent upon each falconer, in addition to meetirg minirual standards required by regulation, to ensure ihat his/her birds are equipped, hous€d and maintained ill the rn flrcr most conductive !o their well-being. Each falconer is urged to take all available measures to -i"i-i.e the possibility A loss ofhis birds and to make every effort to rccover any bird lost. Each falconer, likcvise, is expecied to spare no effort in cuing a sick raptor. He is expected io ensur€ that ifa raptor is no longer desircd, it is passed on to arclh€r qualiied falcoDer able io fly it at wild quarry or retum€d to the wild with fuI capability of
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ance to Frlconry Lsws snd Regulrtlons: Each falconer is under a moral, as well as a legal obligation to observe the laws and regulafions of our own or foreign Coutries with regard 10 taking, import and export of mptors, taking of qurrry and access to land. Reerrding Coniervation ofR ptots: The well-being ofournative raptor populations is firndamental to rhe continued pmctic€ of falconq/. Each falconer should €ndeavor to promote to the utmos the welfti€ and survival ofthose populations in their wild state in accordance with accepted piecepts ofuse-managernent conservation. NAFA opposes the tating ofhaggards, i.c., the wild breeding populatiom except under exceptional circumstances (such ss birds that would be destroy€d due to depredation). NAFA urges that in taking eyas raptors, at least one young be left in the eyrie/nest unless again, exceptional circumstances prevail. NAFA opposes commercial traffic in wild-taken Nordl American raptors, Regsrdfug Exotics: Based oo exte$ive sciedific scrutiny and listorical eviderc€, NAIA supports th€ us€ of nonnalive (exotic) mptors - to include hybriG - in the pactice of falcoffy in Norlh America. Despite lack ofscientific
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ev'dence ofany threat to native avifauna, NAFA nonetheless counsels against any delibemte release into th€ wild of such raptorsRegrrding CrDtiv€ Breedlng; NAFA rccognizes the impo(ance of caplive breeding as a sig ificant source ofbirds for bolh falconry and release to the wild for restoration of wild populations. NAFA concurs in the comrnercial sale of captive-bred progeny to appropriately licensed and qualifi€d recipients as a way to €ncourage th€ production of captive-bred birds so that they will be available for both purposes. !g!!!giq! Falconers are cautioned about the dang€rs of publicity. Thos€ consideriDg public representation are urged to consult NAFA'S policy on publicity or NAFA'S Publicity Committee. In general, the oDly two acceptable altematives are the very highest quality presenlation or no Publicity. trvith or widbut Publicity, application of discretion, modemtion and common sense by all falconers will go a long way toward maintaining a favorable image of our
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as a non-profit fratemal organization to improve, aid and encoumge competency in the practice offalconry among inter€sted pcrsons. More specifically, NAFA's purposes are:
To provide communication alnolrg, and to disseminate infonnation to. interesfed members, To promole scientific study of the raprorial species, their care, welfare and training. To promote conservation ofthe birds ofprey and an appreciation oftho vafue in natur€ and in wildlif€ conse.i?tion. To urge recognition of falcoDry !s a legal field sport. To
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Tho development, improvement and dcfense ofthc legal status of falconry on our contin€nt has been of increasing importance fu NAFA'S firlctions. Begioning widr its su€cessful carDpaign lo add falcoruy to lb€ list oflegal rneals of taking migratory \paterfowl in the U.S. in 1964, wc have achieved a great deal for thc benefit ofall licensed falconers- As a result ofNAFA membels lobbing on the state level, with the direction ofNAFA's Technical Advice Coffmitt€e, the average extended season lor falcotrry il1 the U.S. is now more than six months in lergth. NAFA accomplished much in retaining ihe use of captive-bred peregrine falcons in the sporl of falconry. NAFA has filed a formal request with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service to ajlow states to set special seasons for taking migratory wateifowl by means of falconry. On sn ev€r-incresilg basis, NAFA is reFescnting fahoffy o" gate, natiorBl and intenelio.sl l€vels.ad is recogDized dle world over as the voice of the Nonh American Falcon€r.
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