Washington Falconers Association

Meet hotel is going to be the Inn At Soap Lake on February 3 - 5, 2012. If you are going to the spaghetti dinner on Saturday, you will need to RSVP to April at 509.246.1217 to ensure there is enough spaghetti.

You should have received your flyer by now; updated information will appear here. There is an informal event on Friday and more detailed room and pet deposit information. Click Read More for all the latest info.

If your permit is not expired, but your permit number is not in the new format WA-00000, please contact Tricia to get your new number. The old format numbers will not work in the online 3-186A form.

The Archives of Falconry will host its Fifth Annual Spring Rendezvous on March 3, 2012. 

Download the Falconry Inspection Report Form

Just Released! The official state checklist form must be used and filed when performing any inspection of raptor facilities, regardless of who performs the inspection, whether WDFW or other official designates, including WFA members. Inspections are only performed to ensure compliance with regulation standards. You may want to download and print out a copy to have on hand. The relevant WAC is 232-30-410.

If you didn't get the email or just don't want to wait, the renewal form in PDF or DOC format is available for download.

The accompanying letter in PDF or DOC format has all the addresses and more information.

Just print it, fill it out, sign it, and then either mail it or scan and email it. Tricia is out of the office until January 3^rd, but as long as your renewal is sent or postmarked by December 31^st you are in compliance and will receive your license in January.

It's free, so there's no reason to delay. Renew today! If you didn't get the email, make sure that Tricia has your current email address on file.

In Washington, land owners are protected when allowing others to hunt on their land by RCW 4.24.210. If you want to support falconry by permitting WFA members to hunt on your property, please This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Here's yet another article reminding homeowners and commercial ventures alike NOT to poison rodents, starlings, or other pests. Several commonly-used toxins remain in the body and dying rats are quickly snatched up as easy prey by predators and pets alike. As little as 3 grams of liver from a poisoned mouse can kill a kestrel.