Idaho Falconers Association
Falconry takes commitment. Community makes it possible.
Discover an ancient hunting tradition, learn what responsible falconry requires, and meet the Idaho community that can help you begin well.
More than a sport
A living partnership between hunter, raptor, and landscape
Falconry is the pursuit of wild quarry with a trained bird of prey. It asks for patience, daily care, field time, respect for wildlife, and a willingness to keep learning.
IFA brings together licensed falconers, apprentices, and interested supporters across Idaho. We help people find reliable information, make local connections, and understand the responsibility behind the tradition.
Your first steps
Curious about becoming a falconer?
Start with honest expectations. Falconry is highly regulated, an apprenticeship takes years, and a raptor needs skilled care every day.
Learn the commitment
Understand the time, ethics, facilities, costs, hunting access, and daily husbandry involved.
Connect locally
Meet Idaho falconers, ask thoughtful questions, attend opportunities when invited, and begin looking for a sponsor.
Follow the permit path
Study current state and federal requirements, pass the exam, prepare facilities, and complete inspection before acquiring a raptor.
Gather in Idaho
Upcoming events
Meet association members, learn from experienced falconers, and spend time with the community beyond the screen.
2026 IFA Fall Field Meet
IFA’s 2026 Fall Field Meet will be headquartered in Twin Falls. Additional details will be posted when confirmed.
2027 Hardcore Hawker Meet
Hosted by Joseph and Alyssa Pravongviengkham in Eagle, Idaho, January 5–8, 2027.
Belong in the field
Join a statewide community built around skill, ethics, and shared experience.
IFA membership is open to licensed Idaho falconers and to associate members who want to support and learn about the tradition.
From the 2021 IFA Journal
Stories from the association
Win, Lose, or Draw
A season with Two Moons, a wild-hacked Peale’s falcon, and the hard choices behind developing a game hawk.
Savior of the Peregrine Falcon: Dr. Thomas Cade
A remembrance of the falconer, scientist, and conservation leader whose work helped restore the peregrine falcon.
Chukar Hawking
A field account of pursuing chukar with falcons across the demanding cliffs, canyons, and open country they inhabit.
In the media
See Idaho falconry from a wider angle.
Article
Sun Valley Magazine
Partners in the Hunt
Meet Idaho falconers preserving an ancient practice and the demanding partnerships at its heart.
Video
Outdoor Idaho · PBS
The Art of Falconry
Watch Outdoor Idaho explore falconry’s birds, people, and living tradition.