ROGERSVILLE-Falconry is the hunting of wild animals in their natural state and habitat by means of a trained bird of prey. Join guest speaker Matt Whitfield to learn about falconry, which is one of the world’s oldest forms of hunting. Falconry is currently practiced in many countries around the world. In Alabama, the most commonly used bird is the red-tailed hawk and squirrel is the most commonly pursued game animal. There are currently 78 permitted falconers in the state. Matt is a licensed Falconer in the State of Alabama who owns a Harris’s Hawk and a Red-Tailed Hawk. Come on out to meet them and learn about these beautiful birds!
When: October 16th, 2021
Time: 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Where: Joe Wheeler State Park Lodge: Willow Room (2nd Floor)
For more information on this event, email: Samuel.Woodroof@dcnr.alabama.gov
Media Release/Alabama State Parks
