Category Archives: Hawk Board

AI Update from APHA – Housing Measures Housing measures to protect poultry & captive birds from #AvianInfluenza are being extended and will be in force across England from 00:01 07 Nov 2022.  This means that, from this time, it is … Continue reading →

The attached PDF has come from the Hawkboard and reflects the government’s view on implementing Penalty Notice Charges for poultry keepers.

Update to Falconry Licences for 2022/23 Season This is an important update regarding the Falconry licences that NE issue to kill wild birds for falconry (A41). As you will be aware the situation regarding Avian Influenza is still evolving, and … Continue reading →

IAF Welfare Course for Raptors used in Falconry 2022 Dear Delegates, Dear Club Representatives, Dear Individual Subscribers, IAF is pleased to share the IAF Welfare Course for Raptors used in Falconry. This course is the culmination of work from multidisciplinary … Continue reading →

At the Vowley Expo, (23-24 July), Dr Gordon Mellor will be holding a seminar regarding The Hawk Board.  Please do let your members know and also any falconry centres/rehabilitators/etc. who are not members of the HB, but that might like … Continue reading →

As previously stated we had 6 applications for the election to become specialist members of the Hawk Board, which means we do not have to run an election this year.  Please find attached the CVs/statements from each of the candidates … Continue reading →

From the Hawkboard: Gordon is working through the consultation and will submit for Hawkboard.  It would be good if you could encourage your club members to respond as well. Hawk Board DEFRA website link The club has produced an initial … Continue reading →

The Hawk Board have produce a code of Welfare and Husbandry for Falconry.

Law change allows wild birds to be killed to protect game birds in England. The Guardian artcile