West Coast Falconry Academy’s
Apprentice Seminar
Taking reservations now: Feb. 26, 27 & 28, 2010
West Coast Falconry Academy’s Apprentice Seminar is a comprehensive three-day course for the prospective falconer. The course schedule is demanding and follows the California Hawking Club (CHC) study guide and apprentice manual. In addition, students will be taken out on a hunt for the opportunity to learn field etiquette and some hunting strategies.
Three days is not enough time needed to become a falconer. However, students that complete this course will come away with the knowledge of how much time is required to become a falconer. The student will know how to choose a sponsor and where to begin.
This course is a good primer for raptor rescue volunteers and others interested in learning falconry techniques. The seminar includes husbandry, manning and training. During one of the two evening classes, students will make their own jesses and leashes. Students will be taught the language of falconry. Potential sponsors will know that our graduates will have a good understanding of the basics of falconry. Included in the fee is a CHC study guide and a CHC apprentice manual. All materials are provided.
LOCATION:
10308 Spring Valley Road
Marysville, CA 95901
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Friday 8am - 5pm plus evening workshop,
Saturday 8am-5pm plus evening workshop,
Sunday 8am-12 noon. Breakfast and lunches on Friday & Saturday are included; breakfast on Sunday.
- Study raptor biology
- Become familiar with the ethics of falconry
- Learn the all about the birds of falconry
- Learn basic husbandry, furniture and housing for raptors
- Gain knowledge of falconry manning and training techniques (operant conditioning)
- Discover the personality traits and hunting styles of individual falconry species
- Gain hands-on experience
- Learn how to obtain a permit and how to find and choose a sponsor
- Study hunting and hunting strategies
Lab 1: Evening lab building your own leases, bracelets and jesses
Lab 2: Evening lab learning basic coping and imping skills
Hands on experience with our non-native birds of prey | 
