Boise Mini Meet 2010

Just a couple of photos taken by Scott Nichols of Meridian, Idaho. We had a lot of fun at this little mini meet. I flew both Chloe and Vertigo twice each with some very nice flights.

Former apprentice (Thurman Pratt) and myself walking into the field to fly Vertigo my 580gram tiercel Peales peregrine.

Getting ready to launch. These pictures were taken by a very tallented artist Nathan Gross. Check out his web site at
http://nathantgross.com/zenphoto/UT-Sky-Trials

This is Steve Chingrines dog retrieving the pigion after his bird made an AWESOME killing stoop. I think the bird was trying to figure out what was going on. Pretty funny. Steve I am sure is laughing all the way to the bank. Good job Steve.

This picture is of Douge Houghes from Blackfoot Idaho. Also a very talented photographer.
This is Pagen the bird I chose not to fly because she hadn't been flown in about two weeks. That was probably a mistake. I chose to fly her Friday after the trials and she was amazing, driving the pigion into cover. Pretty cool. Maybe next year.

This bird is Chloe. I chose lower her weight so I might get a better response in front of every one at the trials. That was also a mistake, because I got her to low. She was the one that I was most excited about and I screwed it up. Maybe next year with her also.

Dancing with Chloe before our flight.

Chloe wearing two of the best transmitters in the world by Merlin Systems. Great stuff.

The one and only Steve Chingrine. Steve won the Sky Trials, along with second and fifth place.

Yes we did bring Chewbaca with us. Just kidding Steve. It was a great time catching up with friends. Your still in trouble for the new dog I brought home.

This is one of Steve Chingrines birds at take off.



These photos were taken by falconer/photographer Doug Hughes. Make sure you go check out his web site at www.gyrkinman.com

More photos to come.

Here are just a few photos from some recent grouse trip to the big desert south of Arco, Idaho.

Some additional meet pics

Here are a few more pictures from our meet we had here in Eden. Enjoy.

Idaho Falconers Association anual field meet in Eden

This past weekend we hosted the Idaho Falconers Association's annual field meet here in Eden. Despite the wind, we had a great turn out of people from all over. Those that were patient and persistent got some real great flights. Sunday morning was the best weather of the weekend. Thank you to every one that participated and helped. There were several people that devoted a lot of their time and energies.

Just a couple of pics of a future breeder.

This Luscious. He is a silver Jerkin that flies at 41oz. He was made by Charles Schwartz in 2008. He makes some of the finest I have ever seen. Thanks Charles