Ontario

[CuCulaine]

Originally Posted by Tyler T

How rude of me, I didnt mention I was from Barrie Ontario. I`m just getting into the sport and I haven`t aquired a bird yet, nor am I in a rush, but I`m looking for someone to ``take me under their wing`` so to speak, as an apprentice. How about yourself??

Cheers,
Tyler

In Barrie I would say your going to be a
Merlin or Accipiter fanatic, because they would the most productive.

[CuCulaine]

Your in an area where a Gos, Coops or Sharpy would excel, but a Merlin is an option too. HH would be good especially a male but you would have to be very weight, temp and wind chill conscious, selective of where and how long you were out hunting. You want a big male HH is your going with them in a small mew that lowers the temp, possibly a small mew in a garage or a small area that is 30% F, this can be done with a 30 watt protected bulb with an adjustable dimmer switch. I would recommend a Gos, but talk to those guys.

[CuCulaine]

Birds of prey are known to be carriers of avian influenza (AI) without necessarily showing any signs or symptoms.
This can represent a risk to humans and many avian species, including poultry. This information has been
scientifically proven and is supported by the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE), of which
Canada is a_ member in good

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if import
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l trust that this information is of assistance.
Sincerely,

Dr. Jaspinder Komal
Executive Director, Animal Health Directorate
Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer

[CuCulaine]

Sarnia

Originally Posted by CuCulaine

In Barrie I would say your going to be a
Merlin or Accipiter fanatic, because they would the most productive.

For Sure. But buy telemetry first, maybe GPS transmitter instead, will save you much money & time.