Is the falconry experience private, or will I be paired up with other people?

Our Falconry 101 and Falconry 202 sessions are private ones, involving you and the group of your choosing. No matter your experience level, a falconer will be your personal guide you throughout your time with the birds. Our “Kettle of Hawks” sessions (starting in March, 2026) do allow you to join in with other participants, a lower-cost option to spend quality time with the birds, especially if you’re coming solo.

Is there an age limit for participation in a falconry experience?

All ages are welcome on our walks, and the experience is safe for everyone, no matter how young or old. We advise that kids under age 5 will not do any handling of the birds on their own, but they are certainly welcome to come on a walk and enjoy the experience in full.

A member of our party uses a wheelchair and another can walk only short distances. Can you accommodate us?

We’d love to host anyone for a falconry experience. We are always tailoring our sessions to the interests and mobilities of the participants, so we can definitely host folks who might need some accommodations. Our paths are fairly flat gravel and grass, but we can also design a session that doesn't require too much movement on our parts, if that's preferred.

How can I become a falconry apprentice?

Becoming a licensed falconer requires patience, persistence, study, and a good deal of dedicated time. Falconers are licensed by the state in which they practice. They take a written exam, undergo a mews and equipment inspection, and apprentice themselves over a period of two years with a sponsoring General or Master Falconer. While Monadnock Falconry does occasionally take on a new apprentice, we receive more requests for apprenticeship than we can grant. If you’re interested in learning more about apprenticeship in New Hampshire, contact us.