Kentucky Falconers Association

KFA Membership

Join the people who fly birds in Kentucky. Membership keeps you connected to falconers, to what is changing in the regulations, and to the work of passing the craft on well.

What membership is meant to give you.

The benefits below are proposed and pending final confirmation by KFA.

Sponsor connections

Help meeting experienced falconers. KFA makes an effort to connect serious applicants with potential sponsors, though a sponsor is never guaranteed.

Field meets and gatherings

Notice of field days, meets and get-togethers where you can watch birds work and learn from people who fly them.

Member updates

News on regulation changes, permit-season reminders and association business.

A voice in the association

Participation in KFA business as set out in the association’s bylaws.

Education and outreach

Your dues help KFA share accurate information about falconry and raptor conservation in Kentucky.

Mentorship culture

A community where apprentices can ask questions and experienced falconers pass the craft on with care.

Choose a membership.

Active Falconer

$20

for one year

For licensed, practicing Kentucky falconers.

Associate

$20

for one year

For supporters, newcomers and anyone interested in falconry.

Joining and renewing

Choose your membership

Pick Active Falconer or Associate above. Both are $20 for one year.

Pay securely by card

Checkout is handled by Stripe. You will get a receipt by email.

Renew the same way

Renewing adds one year to your current expiry date, so renewing early never costs you time. We email you before your membership expires.

Check your status any time

Log in to My Account to see your plan and expiry date.

Good to know

Membership is not a permit. Joining KFA does not grant a falconry permit or guarantee a sponsor. Permits are issued by KDFWR.