The Alaska Falconers Association's purpose is to improve, aid, and encourage competency in the art and practice of falconry among interested persons. We want to help anyone interested in becoming a falconer and provide resources to those at the apprenticeship level. All apprentice must have a sponsor, that sponsor must...
In order to be a sponsor, a falconer must have had their general permit for a minimum of two years or be a master falconer. Currently, there are 54 actively permitted falconers in Alaska. How many of those are retired or not practicing fluctuates as career changes or other circumstances...
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 managed to convince a wild bird of prey to let you hunt with them and actually trained this wild bird to return to you on command....
It all began back when I met this Falconer by the name of Don Hunley in my garage. He was there for another reason and that was to pick up his honey bees. Which I sell. My neighbor lady was there and she recognized him as “That Falconer Guy”. Evidently,...
