"...Our purpose is to provide communication among and to all members; to promote scientific study of the raptorial species, their care, welfare and training; to promote conservation of birds of prey and an appreciation for their value in nature and in wildlife conservation programs; to urge recognition of falconry as a legal field sport; and, to establish traditions which will aid, perpetuate and further the welfare of falconry and the raptors it employs."
Bylaws, Article 1, Section 2


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  • WDFW Commission Meeting on August 8th - 9th in Lynnwood WA. Agenda

  • Carbon-copy 3-186A forms are being phased out. According to the Portland office: the new form (same as the old form) is available online (PDF format).

    1. Download, print, and fill out one copy of the form, except for your signature.

    2. Run off three more copies of the filled-out form.

    3. Hand-sign each copy of the form in the signature space.

      This extra signature step is to help prevent fraud.

    4. Mail them off to the usual offices, keeping one for your own records.


  • State of Emergency Declared for EWa Wildfires
    The state-wide proclamation frees up equipment, human resources and cash to fight the fires.

  • Results of the last two WDFW surveys - both public opinion and hunters only - plus the draft version of the environmental impact statement are all available online.

  • Washington Outdoor Women's (WOW) educational weekend has been scheduled for September 12-14th. Registration deadline is August 15th or when the weekend is full. About 20 classes will be offered throughout the weekend on skills such as archery, basic fishing, fly fishing and tying, canoeing, kayaking, big-game hunting basics, map and compass reading, wilderness first aid, survival skills, wildlife identification, outdoor photography, and more.

  • Wanted: entries for the Photo Album, more falconry links, and your favorite raptor vet. Help us compile better resources for our members.

  • 2008-2009 Falconry Seasons now available from WDFW, except for waterfowl, which will be set during the commission meeting the weekend of August 8th.

  • Please contact our Secretary if you need the Member's password sent to you.



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