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EVENTS & FIELD MEETS

GLFA GAME DINNER

Sunday, April 13th, 2025 5pm - 10pm

The GLFA 2025 Game Dinner and Raffle is an event hosted by the Great Lakes Falconers Association. It will take place on April 13th, 2025, from 5 PM to 10 PM at Moose Lodge, 25 Springfield Ave, Joliet, IL 60435.

  • Entry Fee: $20 per person.

  • Free Entry for those who bring a large dish to share.

  • Kids 12 and under enter for free.

  • Free soda and water. A cash-only bar will be available for other drinks. Please tip your bartender! No outside drinks are allowed.

  • Guest Speaker: Amber Walker, a zoologist with 24 years of experience in zoos, animal training, and canine conservation detection.

  • Raffle Donations: Attendees are encouraged to contribute raffle items.

RSVP by April 10th to the event contact listed on the flyer.

2025 GLFA Game Dinner

FALCONRY
APPRENTICE
WORKSHOP

SUNDAY, JUNE 23RD, 2024
10 AM – 5 PM

LOCATION: STARVED ROCK STATE PARK
2668 E 875th RD., Oglesby, Illinois 61348
Located at the lodge in the LaSalle Room
 
COST: $20.00 per person
 
RSVP BY JUNE 15TH, 2024
Call or text Bonnie at 815-830-4917
 
* SEATING IS LIMITED!
* LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED.
 
Attendees of the workshop will have the opportunity to acquire knowledge on various aspects of falconry, including its historical roots, identifying different raptor species, understanding the anatomy and proper care of raptors used in falconry, training techniques for falconry birds, essential hunting equipment, and much more.
 
Throughout the duration of the workshop, experienced falconers and their hawks will be present to offer their expertise and insights.
 
Falconry involves engaging in hunting through a collaborative bond with a trained bird of prey.
 
The pursuit of this ancient art is regulated by stringent state and federal guidelines governing the ownership and utilization of raptors for hunting purposes.
2024 Falconry Apprentice Workshop hosted by Great Lakes Falconers Assoc. - June 23rd, 2024.

WHAT IS A FIELD MEET?

A field meet is an organized outing where falconers come together to hunt their birds in the great outdoors. Mini-Meets are a day or two, and the Major-Meet is a three day event where we reserve a block of rooms at a hotel and stay the weekend. 

GLFA MEMBER'S PICNIC

August 26th, 2023

10 am- ?

Hosted by Tim & Bonnie Forest
4257 E 1650th Road
Earlville, IL 60518

  • Member registration will be available for all non-members. Individual Membership is $25/ Family Membership is $30 per year

  • General Meeting for the membership after lunch. Lunch served at noon. 

  • TAILGATE SWAP Buy/Sell/Swap! Bring anything you would like to sell or trade. Walk around after meeting. 

  • Discussion on advanced training methods with Birds of Prey.

    Please RSVP to Bonnie @ 815-830-4917 by August 20th so we know how much food to get.

CONTACT US IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THE EVENTS