Great Lakes Falconers’ Association
REPRESENTING FALCONRY IN ILLINOIS SINCE 1962
Falconry 101
Learn about falconry, becoming a falconer, and much more.
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Our History
The Great Lakes Falconers Association (GLFA) was founded in 1962 by a handful of local Illinois falconers. GLFA is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to our native birds of prey and to the sport of falconry. Our officers draw no salaries and we operate on volunteer energy.
What is Falconry?
Falconry is a hunting sport in which wild game is pursued by a falconer using a trained raptor; the bird is the hunter and the falconer is the trainer/observer.
In practice, however, falconry is a lifestyle in which hunting is secondary to raptor conservation and husbandry.
In any case, falconry is not a hobby or a pet-keeping activity.
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