The Michigan Hawking Club
is a non-political, non-profit organization whose purpose is the preservation
of the sport of falconry and the conservation of birds of prey. The
purpose of the MHC is to provide communication among and to disseminate
relevant information to club members; to promote scientific study of
the raptorial species, their care, welfare, and training; to promote
conservation of the birds of prey and an appreciation of their value
in nature and in wildlife conservation programs; to urge recognition
of falconry as a legal field sport; and to establish traditions which
will aid, perpetuate, and further the welfare of falconry, and the raptors
it employs.
Membership in the Michigan
Hawking Club is open to persons having a serious, positive interest
in falconry and sharing our dedication to the welfare of raptors in
nature and their careful employment in the sport of falconry, following
sound wildlife management and conservation principles. A regular member
must be a Michigan resident who holds a current Michigan falconry permit.
All others are eligible to become an associate member. Associate members
are entitled to the same rights and privileges as regular members except
the right to vote and hold office.
All MHC Members are automatically
enrolled the Michigan United Conservation Club (MUCC) which includes
a subscription to the magazine Michigan Outdoors
.
To apply to be a member of
the Michigan Hawking Club, fill out the application form completely;
all information must be provided. Your application should be sent,
along with your dues payment of $40 for new members to the Secretary.
Renewal fees will be $30.
MHC Membership
Application
Date:________________
* Renewal * New
Member * Former Member
Name: _____________________________
Age:______
Address: ______________________________________
City: ______________ State:______
Zip:____________
Home Telephone: ______________________________
Daytime Telephone: ____________________________
Email Address: ________________________________
Falconry Permit Level:
*None *Apprentice
*General *Master
Federal Falconry Permit Number:
_________________
State Falconry Permit Number:_________State:______
Occupation:___________________________________
Membership Category:
* Regular (Resident Michigan
falconer only)
* Associate (All others)
I hereby make application
for membership in the Michigan Hawking Club and agree to endorse and
uphold the Constitution and Bylaws of the Club
Signature_____________________________________
Forward this completed application
with your check or money order payable to "Michigan Hawking Club",
in the amount of $40.00 for new members and $30 Renewal fees to:
John Shuell
Secretary, Michigan Hawking Club
9693 Bonnie Briar
White Lake, MI 48386