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mission statement
To provide communication and disseminate information to interested members; to promote and benefit scientific study of all raptorial birds and their prey species; to promote and benefit appropriate methods for the care, welfare and training of raptorial species; to enhance conservation of raptors and all aspects of the environment with which they are integrated ; to enhance the legitimacy of falconry as a field sport through our actions and aspirations; to establish traditions which will aid, perpetuate, and further the welfare of falconry, raptors, prey species, and our environment.
Officers
President:
Daren McGrew
President@ncfg.org
Vice President:
Aaron Kincaid
VicePresident@ncfg.org
Secretary:
Heather Freeman
Secretary@ncfg.org
Treasurer:
Anne Steinert
Treasurer@ncfg.org
Friendly nudge to RSVP for the Denton Meet at Camp Walter Johnson, happening Friday 1/14 - Sunday 1/16! Please RSVP here: forms.gle/jNZ1TZeEWboFs57i8![]()
If you're staying overnight, rooms may be reserved by calling Lisa at Camp Walter Johnson at 336-859-2105. Leave a message if no one answers. Food is still currently “fend for yourself” -- but RSVP to help us get head counts!
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We will host our annual field meet and auction January 14-16th at Camp Walter Johnson in Denton, NC. Rooms may be reserved by calling Lisa at Camp Walter Johnson at 336-859-2105; please leave a messag...
We now have dates confirmed for the 2022 January Meet and Auction, and the 2022 February Meet!![]()
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Details are below — please RSVP as soon as possible to help the officers organize two fantastic meets!![]()
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2022 NCFG Denton Meet![]()
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The annual Denton Meet and Auction will be January 14 – 16th, 2022 at Camp Walter Johnson in Denton, NC. ![]()
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The auction will include a raffle for a Giant Hood from Mike’s Falconry among other great items! Non-falconer visitors are welcome to attend and learn more about this amazing sport and art. Members are encouraged to bring items for the auction as well — thank you! ![]()
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Rooms may be reserved by calling Lisa at Camp Walter Johnson at 336-859-2105. Leave a message if no one answers.Food is “fend for yourself” but there may be additional options once we get a headcount. ![]()
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If you plan on attending, please RSVP here: forms.gle/jNZ1TZeEWboFs57i8![]()
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2022 Rockingham County Meet![]()
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We will host our annual Rockingham County Meet on Saturday, February 19th 2022 at sites around Rockingham County, thanks once again to Brandon Price. Non-falconer visitors are welcome to attend and learn more about this amazing sport and art.![]()
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There is lodging in Eden, NC for those who are looking to stay overnight before and/or after Monday’s hunting.![]()
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If you plan on attending, please complete the RSVP at forms.gle/VNJLAcSvKdYvUevw6. Details will be emailed to those who RSVP.
Hey, another nudge to Raleigh-area falconers -- anyone willing/able to do a little talk about falconry (with bird) to 6th graders reading "My Side of the Mountain?" Details below.![]()
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What: Falconry presentation for 6th graders![]()
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Dates: Anytime between November through January. ![]()
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Times: Student core classes go from 8:15-1:20, during the day, except for their lunches which run from 11:20-12:25. ![]()
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Location: River Bend Middle School, 5601 Wallace Martin Way, Raleigh, NC 27616![]()
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Email: Amy Pluhuta plahuta@wcpss.net and Sheree Small smalls@wcpss.net![]()
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Details: I am a middle school teacher and our 6th graders are reading “My Side of the Mountain” that discusses falconry in great detail. I was wondering if there was anyone that would be willing/able to come in and do an on-site field trip/demo for us? Students will learn about falconry from the Middle Ages. Then starting in March, the students read Frightful’s Mountain which is a novel pulled from the perspective of a falcon, what they hunt, feed from, etc. Basically, we would love for the kids to learn more about Falconry and Falcons.
Falconers, Larry Dickerson is trying to get a headcount for World Falconry Day. Please send him a text at 704-880-7553 to let him know how many birds you're bringing. (Bonus: Falconers will get pizza!)![]()
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Falconers and Friends, just a reminder that World Falconry Day is on Saturday, November 6, 2021 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. The event will be held at Allison Woods Outdoor Learning Center located at 248 Allisons Woods Dr., Statesville, NC. All are welcome, please share the event!
Hi Falconers, we’ve been getting a couple of requests for falconry presentations. If you’re interested in doing a falconry presentation at one of these events, please contact the emails associated with them. You may discuss with them individually options for compensation and/or hunting on local properties.![]()
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What: Falconry presentation for 6th graders![]()
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Dates: Anytime between November through January. ![]()
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Times: Student core classes go from 8:15-1:20, during the day, except for their lunches which run from 11:20-12:25. ![]()
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Location: River Bend Middle School, 5601 Wallace Martin Way, Raleigh, NC 27616![]()
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Email: Amy Pluhuta plahuta@wcpss.net and Sheree Small smalls@wcpss.net![]()
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Details: I am a middle school teacher and our 6th graders are reading “My Side of the Mountain” that discusses falconry in great detail. I was wondering if there was anyone that would be willing/able to come in and do an on-site field trip/demo for us? Students will learn about falconry from the Middle Ages. Then starting in March, the students read Frightful’s Mountain which is a novel pulled from the perspective of a falcon, what they hunt, feed from, etc. Basically, we would love for the kids to learn more about Falconry and Falcons.![]()
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What: Falconry demo to to kick off a golf tournament![]()
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Date: Nov 8th, 2021![]()
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Time: 10:30AM (event starts at 11AM)![]()
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Location: Firethorne Country Club (1108 Firethorne Club Dr, Marvin, NC 28173) ![]()
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Email: stubbs.brian@gmail.com![]()
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What: Falconry presentation for an Artist’s Market near Saxapahaw![]()
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Date: 11/20/21![]()
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Time window: 12-6p![]()
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Location: Steel String Brewery’s Pluck Farm, 6901 NC-54 W Mebane, NC![]()
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Email: foodandfleaproductions@gmail.com![]()
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Details: Artists market & beer event with a Renaissance Faire theme…1st annual event on a 57 acre farm, beer, live music, wooded trails, disc golf, yard games, family friendly! ![]()
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P.S. Just a friendly reminder for falconers and useful info for the public about federal/state regulations regarding educational programs:![]()
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(8) Use of falconry raptors in conservation education programs . If you are a General or Master Falconer, you may use a bird you possess in conservation education programs presented in public venues.![]()
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(i) You do not need a Federal education permit to conduct conservation education activities using a falconry raptor held under a State, tribal, or territorial falconry permit.![]()
(ii) You may present conservation programs as an Apprentice Falconer if you are under the supervision of a General or Master Falconer when you do so.![]()
(iii) You must use the bird primarily for falconry.![]()
(iv) You may charge a fee for presentation of a conservation education program. The fee may not exceed the amount required to recoup your costs.![]()
(v) In conservation education programs, you must provide information about the biology, ecological roles, and conservation needs of raptors and other migratory birds, although not all of these topics must be addressed in every presentation. You may not give presentations that do not address falconry and conservation education.![]()
(vi) You are responsible for all liability associated with conservation education activities you undertake ( see 50 CFR 13.50).![]()
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(9) Other educational uses of falconry raptors . You may allow photography, filming, or other such uses of falconry raptors to make movies or other sources of information on the practice of falconry or on the biology, ecological roles, and conservation needs of raptors and other migratory birds, though you may not be paid for doing so.![]()
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(i) You may not use falconry raptors to make movies, commercials, or in other commercial ventures that are not related to falconry.![]()
(ii) You may not use falconry raptors for commercial entertainment; for advertisements; as a representation of any business, company, corporation, or other organization; or for promotion or endorsement of any products, merchandise, goods, services, meetings, or fairs, with the following exceptions:![]()
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(A) You may use a falconry raptor to promote or endorse a nonprofit falconry organization or association.![]()
(B) You may use a falconry raptor to promote or endorse products or endeavors related to falconry, including, but not limited to items such as hoods, telemetry equipment, giant hoods, perches, materials for raptor facilities, falconry training and education materials, and scientific research and publication.