Free
Getting Started in Falconry
If you’re reading this, you have probably spent at least a good part of your life with a deep admiration for birds of prey. Consider
09/06/2021
Featured Picture
“Slipper” – Grey Gyrfalcon – Imprint
“Her deck feather was pulled out in a fight with a big goose and there after grew in short and reversed every year.”
In her 10 years of hunting, she’s credited with over 150 geese.
Master Falconer Tim Sell
South-central, Alaska
Photo By: Vern Seifert
Who we are
In order to improve, aid, and encourage competency in the art and practice of falconry among interested persons, we associate ourselves as a non-profit organization, known as the Alaska Falconers Association (AFA).
Our purpose is to
- Provide communication among and to all members
- Promote the scientific study of the raptorial species, their care, welfare, and training
- Promote conservation of the birds of prey and an appreciation for their value in nature and in wildlife conservation programs
- Urge recognition of falconry as a legal field sport
- Establish traditions which will aid, perpetuate and further the welfare of falconry and the raptors it employs
Not a Licensed Falconer? Want to learn more?
Learn About Becoming a Falconer & More:
Read More »
Member - Hunting
Hunting Snowshoe Hares in Alaska!
To access this post, you must hold a current Associate Membership or Regular Membership. Please click here to login log in. If you are having troubles with your account or access, Please contact siteadmin@akfalconers.com
09/07/2021
Free
Is Falconry Right For You?
Tell someone you’re a falconer and instantly you have their attention. The intrigue of falconry for almost anyone can’t be denied. After all, you have somehow
09/09/2021
Member - Apprentice
The Process of Finding a Sponsor
To access this post, you must hold a current Associate Membership. Please click here to login log in. If you are having troubles with your account or access, Please contact siteadmin@akfalconers.com
09/09/2021
Member - Apprentice
Becoming an apprentice
To access this post, you must hold a current Associate Membership or Regular Membership. Please click here to login log in. If you are having troubles with your account or access, Please contact siteadmin@akfalconers.com
09/12/2021
Our Board
Kurt Schmidt
President
Delta Junction, AK
Bennett Wong
Noerth District Vice President
Fairbanks, AK
Frederick "Dutch" Overly
Southern District Vice President
Chickaloon, AK
Stephen Heckel
Secretary/Treasurer
Chickaloon, AK
NAFA Representative
Tim Sell
NAFA - North Pacific Director
Anchorage, AK
From Trapping & Training to Hunting & Health!
As an associate member, you’ll get access to more information and resources such as, required equipment and how to find a sponsor!
Photo Gallery
Previous
Next