...the earth cooled. Then last October I was driving home with my youngest boy and we saw a kestrel flying along-side the car. I told him what little I knew and when we got home we looked them up online. While looking at videos of kestrels doing their thing, we found one of a guy using a kestrel for falconry. For some reason this immediately drew me in.
For the next couple of weeks I searched the web to learn about falconry and if it was something I might realistically do. After lots of thought (and consultation with my wife) I decided to start down the road to becoming a falconer. This would give me a chance to learn more about kestrels and be a part of what they do.
I found many falconry web sites and learned what I could. I visited the Utah DNR web site to find out the regulations and requirements. I purchased books and study guides to prepare for the written test. I even began making equipment. I found someone who was willing to sponsor my two year apprenticeship and got everything ready. I passed the test in June and got the mews and equipment inspected and received my license and trapping permit.
And so begins my two years as an apprentice falconer.
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