OFA’s Second Annual Byron J. Gardner Field Meet
sponsored by Mike’s Falconry
November 9-11, 2017
This OFA field meet is for falconers and their guests and is not open to the public. Registration is required. You may register here or at the meet. Please indicate that you are a falconer and include your spouse, children, and guests in your registration. See registration information below.
For a review of last year’s meet, including great photos, head over to the 2016 Byron J. Gardner Memorial Field Meet page and check out the President’s Summary.
DATE: Thursday November 9 through Saturday November 11 2017
LOCATION: Quality Inn in Umatilla. phone: 541-922-1101
OFA Meet hotel rate is $71.10 and includes pets in room
When reserving a room, indicate you are with the Oregon Falconer’s Association group
GUEST SPEAKERS and EVENTS
THURSDAY EVENING:
Lynn Oliphant: Lynn will be traveling down from Canada to share with us the methods and insights of his 4-week window approach to the natural development of a falcon. Bring copies of your book to be signed or buy a copy at the meet!
Friday Afternoon: Lure flying seminar for beginners. Brad Felger will be conducting a lure flying seminar for beginners on the afternoon of the 10th.
FRIDAY EVENING:
Philippine Eagle: Oregon falconers Joe and Cordi Atkinson traveled to the Philippines to help train and fly Philippine Eagles and will be showing some of their footage of this amazing eagle.
SATURDAY MORNING: 2nd annual Pacific Northwest Sky Trials
The 2nd annual Pacific Northwest Sky Trials will take place Saturday morning. Get map, location, and directions in your registration packet or Friday evening. For those who want to register to participate, see below under Sky Trials Registration ($40 fee)
SATURDAY EVENING: Banquet, Awards, Raffle, and Auction
Saturday evening will be the banquet with meet pins, game pins, and awards with Sky Trial prizes followed by the raffle and auction.
MEET SPONSORS: please say thanks for their support when you buy from them!
Marshall Telemetry
Valley Quail
Merlin Systems
Mike’s Falconry
Northwoods
Pineo Falconry
Western Sporting
REGISTRATION:
Meet Registration : $30
Registration includes banquet dinner, sky trial awards, and raffle
Additional people: $20 each for spouses, partners, children and guests
(note: when registering below, choose “falconer” then click “add to cart”; if adding more guests, click on “spouse, children, guest” and then click “add to cart” for each guest)
Questions or more information? Contact Meet Chair John Goodell at jfiskegoodell@gmail.com
Questions or more information? Contact Meet Chair John Goodell at jfiskegoodell@gmail.com