I support this proposal. I…

I support this proposal. I have a good friend who is an amazing representative of Licensed Falconers in Ontario. For several reasons, including the two listed below, it is important that this proposal be accepted to allow the positive effects of Falconry to continue in the province.

1) Falconry was recently recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity tradition. The proposal will further support this designation and bring it in line with most other international jurisdictions including five other Canadian provinces that permit the limited access of wild raptors by qualified falconers.

2) Intimate knowledge gained through access to wild raptors by falconers can, and has, had important benefits. As an example- the most successful reintroduction of a species, the Peregrine Falcon, was led primarily by falconers.