NYSFA 2022 Calendar of Events Calendar of Summer Events The New York State Falconry Association is pleased to add a calendar of summer picnics and wildlife-oriented events affiliated with or sponsored by the club. These events range from informal hunting trips, to more formal educational picnics and field meets. Please check the schedule for details. Summer Events […]
DEC Alert | Information on HPAI in NYS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: ALL NYS FALCONERS The DEC has issued advisement for falconers in managing Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) detected in the Eastern and Midwestern United States andCanada, in both wild birds and poultry facilities. On February 19, 2022 the first case of HPAI was confirmed in Suffolk County, NY in a backyard flock. […]
DEC Update – Annual Reports Due
Teresa Ruiz at the DEC and I had a nice conversation today. It came to my attention that some falconers are having trouble with USPS delivering their annual reports, including items being returned as undeliverable, or just never showing up. If that’s you, Teresa is seeing it too – she’s only got half the reports […]
Field Meet Guest Speaker: Al Jordan
We are pleased to welcome as our Guest Speaker, internationally acclaimed bird sculptor, master falconer, and author. He will be presenting a slideshow of his sculptures, some hands on viewing, and discussing the ways in which his art is informed by falconry. Al’s sculptures About Al Al has been studying and enjoying birds his entire […]
2021 Field Meet Schedule
The 2021 Field Meet is coming together! We have a couple big things we want to talk to you about. First off, the board and Sean have been putting together a fantastic slate of activities on Saturday. Some classes, a photographer, a guest speaker, hawking, a membership meeting, banquet and – of course – auction! […]
Welcome, Josh McKee, wildlife photographer to the 2021 Field Meet
Josh McKee, wildlife photographer, will be joining us at the November 2021 Field Meet in Oneonta. McKee has been a sports and wildlife photographer for over a decade, so you know he can get an action shot AND debate sports statistics too! His clients include NBT Bank, Paragon Racquet and Athletic Club, Pratt and Whitney, […]
DEC Falconry License Upgrade Requirements
For those looking to upgrade their license this year, this post will hopefully serve as a guide. Teresa Ruiz, our magnificent, phenomenal, DEC Special Licenses manager offers the following advice to those looking to upgrade. First, there’s no formal “form” you need to fill out. Instead, several written documents are required. Here’s what Teresa says […]
2021 Field Meet Nov 5-7
We’re looking forward to the 2021 Field Meet, which will be held in Oneonta on Nov 5-7. This year we have a cool slate of events, activities and raffles planned to help kick off the new year of hawking! Details are to come, but for now, here are some of the highlights! Guest Speaker, TBA […]
NYSFA Meet Planning & Budget review
Hi folks! The board has met again in June, followed by an executive session to examine finances and make a plan going forward to remain within our operating budget. A few things came out of these discussions we want to fill you in on. First, some great news; membership is up year over last, engagement […]
NYSFA welcomes Leah Valerio as Director-At-Large
The New York State Falconry Association’s Board of Directors voted to appoint Leah Valerio as Director-at-Large on June 26, 2021. Valerio is the Curator of The Wild Center in Tupper Lake, a licensed falconer, club member in good standing, and has an enormous breadth of experience with raptors and wildlife in general. She is an […]