International Association for Falconry and Conservation of Birds of Prey PDF Print E-mail
  
Thursday, 12 October 2006 11:00


Our organization is dedicated to the preservation of the ancient art of falconry, a hunting tradition defined as ' taking quarry in its natural state and habitat by means of trained birds of prey'. Preserving falconry involves maintaining not only the traditional culture that builds practical skills of empathy with animals, but also the conservation of raptors and their prey through preservation of natural habitats. We therefore encourage falconry within the context of sustainable use of wildlife.

We also promote ecological studies and veterinary research on birds of prey and, where appropriate, domestic breeding of raptors for falconry. Including such species as Peregrine falcons, Goshawks, Saker and Gyr falcons and all other species of raptors in whatever part of the world they may be used for falconry and hunting.

In our site, you will find pages on the history of falconry and its role in conservation, as well as details of how modern falconry is practised. You can visit our extensive Global Membership list, and read about our worldwide activities in the IAF Newsletter.
 

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36th Polish Field Meeting 14th to 18th October 2009 PDF Print E-mail
  
Sunday, 16 August 2009 10:41

We would like to invite you to our annual 36th Polish Field Meeting that will be held in southern Poland from 14th to 18th October, 2009. The area is very picturesque and has a large number of hares, pheasants and partridges (in October only pheasants and partridges can be hunted). The field meet lasts 4 days (including 3 days of hunting). More info here

Last Updated ( Sunday, 16 August 2009 10:51 )
 
International Vulture Awareness Day PDF Print E-mail
  
Sunday, 16 August 2009 10:46



More info on http://www.ivad09.org/

IAF Vulture Statement - English
IAF Vulture Statement - French

Last Updated ( Saturday, 29 August 2009 11:08 )
 
Falconry is listed as Intangible Heritage in Belgium PDF Print E-mail
  
Monday, 04 May 2009 11:32

It is with much pride and pleasure that the IAF announces that the Art of Falconry is recognized as a Masterpiece of the Intangible Heritage in Belgium and inscribed on the Inventory List of Intangible Heritage in the two Communities of Belgium.  More info here

Last Updated ( Friday, 05 June 2009 09:02 )
 
International Falconry Field Meeting in the Czech Republic in Opocno Castle PDF Print E-mail
  
Wednesday, 15 April 2009 10:22
International Falconry Field Meeting in the Czech Republic in Opocno Castle will be held on October 7th-11th. About 100 falconers will be hunting in 10 groups (eagles, goshawks/harrises and falcons) on 30 hunting grounds for 3 days 8th-10th. Foreign falconers and visitors are welcomed. Details about the registration and the meeting will be available in July 2008 at the website http://www.sokolnictvi.net .
Accommodation will be automatically reserved by Czech Falconry Club for all registered falconers.
Last Updated ( Wednesday, 15 April 2009 10:25 )
 
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Newsflash

IAF AGM 2009 is followed by the Falconry Festival in the UK
The IAF Annual General Meeting 2009, hosted by The British Falconers' Club, will be held in Wokefield Park, United Kingdom on Thursday 9th to Friday July 10th followed by the Falconry Festival in Englefield Estate near Reading on July 11th-12th. The program and other info about the IAF AGM 2009 can be found HERE.

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