The California Hawking Club was formed in 1971 by a small group of dedicated falconers to preserve and promote the public image of the art of Falconry, to assist in the conservation of birds of prey, and to collect and disseminate information through its publications.
THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORGANIZATION SHALL BE TO PRESERVE BIRDS OF PREY AND TO ADVANCE THE ART AND PRACTICE OF FALCONRY BY:
The improvement of the qualifications and abilities of falconers through high standards of practice, experience, ethics, conduct and achievement.
The dissemination of knowledge through research, meetings, reports, papers, discussions and publications.
The active promotion of the public image of falconry to the end of having falconry viewed as an art and sport, to be preserved for future generations.
The preservation of all birds of prey through the active education of the public as an appropriate and effective conservation measure.
The final rule for the revised falconry regulations was published today. I have attached a copy for you to use and distribute.
As you know, getting these regulations changes done has been an arduous process. I know we didn't make all of the changes to the regulations that folks might want, and we made some that not everyone wanted. Nevertheless, I sincerely hope that the regulations will facilitate the conduct of falconry for many years.
Though the rule says the regulations will be effective on 7 November, they won't really take effect in any State until the State transitions to them. Given that it is already October, I do not believe that I'll be able to change any State to the new system before 1 January 2010.
Best wishes,
George T. Allen, Ph.D., C.W.B.
Chief, Branch of Policies, Permits, and Regulations
Division of Migratory Bird Management
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
4401 North Fairfax Drive, Mail Stop 4107
Arlington, Virginia 22203-1610
703-358-1825 fax 703-358-2272 George_T_Allen@fws.gov
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