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North
American Falconers Association - NAFA
The North
American Falconers Association was founded
in 1961 to encourage the proper practice of
the sport of falconry and the wise use and
conservation of birds of prey. From a
handful of members in its early years, NAFA
has grown to a membership of about 2000
members and is
now one of the largest falconry
organizations in the world. Though founded
principally to represent the interests of
North American falconers, NAFA gladly
accepts members from all countries who share
in our passion of birds of prey and
falconry.
NAFA is
governed by a
Board of Directors elected by
the membership. The Board of Directors
consists of Regional Directors, one
representing each of eight geographical
areas of North America. There are also two
Directors at Large which represent the total
membership. The Board of Directors appoints
the President and the Vice President. The
NAFA President appoints the other officers charged with the
day to day operations of the club.
NAFA has
been very involved with devising
regulations on the federal and state levels
in the USA that protect both the birds of
prey that we use in the sport and the sport
itself. NAFA has worked with Canadian and
Mexican falconry organizations to improve
laws and regulations in those countries as
well. As a member of the International
Association of Falconers NAFA has a voice in
aiding our fellow falconers around the
world.
Membership
in NAFA is open to falconers and interested
individuals who meet specific requirements.
Those who are not residents of Canada,
Mexico or the United States may join as
Associate Members.
As a member of NAFA you will
annually receive
three “Hawk Chalk” publications and an
annual “Journal”. Theses publications
contain a wealth of fine articles and
photographs on the sport of falconry.
All members are invited to attend NAFA’s
excellent annual field meet, held in
November of each year.
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