I'm writing to encourage to…

I'm writing to encourage to passage of regulations that will increase the wild take of raptors for falconry. Licensed falconers have historically played a key role in the conservation process and are responsible for the increase in peregrine falcon numbers throughout North America. No other group has come close to their understanding, love, and dedication toward raptors. This concern even extends to their prey. As a licensed falconer myself I've seen this first hand. One of my birds was injured during a hunt when bitten by a squirrel. In the wild the bite may well have proved fatal once infection set in. As she was a falconry bird she received top notch veterinary care and healed up nicely. Falconry take of wild raptors has never been found to be a detriment to wild populations. Never. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing good news on this issue.