falconry

[tomtom]

does any body know if you need a lisence to own a bird of pray in this country? who is the offical organisation?

 

[martin]

When I was involved in Falconry all birds had numbered rings on thier legs and a registeration document kind of like a car log book. You didn't need a licence for yourself, but that was about 15 years ago and the law could well have changed since then.
Sorry I couldn't be off more help.

 

[tomtom]

as far as i can tell that is right, the bird must have the correct documents, but you need no lisence (in the USA you do apparently)

 

[C_Claycomb]

The person you need to talk to is Stuart. He is getting a Harris Hawk in a couple of weeks. He isn't around right now, he is off on holiday, but should be back by the start of July, you might want to ask him when he gets back.

 

[Wayne]

I did my falconry training at the national bird of prey centre in Newent Glos. You do not need a license to buy a bird of prey in the Uk. However a good breeder should ask you a few questions about your experience and housing conditions etc. if you are getting a bird for the first time then i would strongly advise against getting a cheap second hand bird. like a rescue dog they come with issues that require alot more experience to handle. A large owl etc could easily take a small dog from the local park as with any activity care and a reasponsible approach is the best.

training birds of prey by jemima parry jones is a good place to start.

 

[Stew]

Try talking to the British Hawking Association.

 

[tomtom]

thanks everyone

 

[Tony]

Come on Stuart, spill the beans

 

[tomtom]

yeh did you get your hawk yet?

 

[Ed]

He has the hawk ;-)

Ed