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Painting of a gyrfalcon pursuing a sage grouse, by Andrew Ellis
 Object I.D. 2005.151.2

SPRING RENDEZVOUS - BOISE, IDAHO

APRIL 18-20, 2024


THEME: "The Quarry of Falconry"

The Rendezvous is our largest annual event attracting falconers from around the world. It is an opportunity to gather and support the mission, celebrate falconry heritage, and honor those falconers who have passed.

Registration is $68 per person. Registration discounts available at all levels of membership.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER: STEVE CHINDGREN

“Hawking the Greater Sage-Grouse”

Renowned falconer, photographer, filmmaker, and author Steve Chindgren will share his passion for the greater sage-grouse through his photography and film work over the years in Wyoming’s Red Desert.

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PROGRAM AT-A-GLANCE

  • Thursday the 18th:
    Special Film Screening: Celebrated wildlife photographer and cinematographer Gerrit Vyn will host a special screening:
  • Friday Morning of the 19th: Speaker Session at the Oxford Suites
  • Afternoon of the 19th:
    Tours and special exhibits at The Archives and The Peregrine Fund
  • Evening of the 19th:
    Reception at The Archives and a Q & A about HPAI, led by Arnaud Van Wettere, DVM
  • Morning of the 20th:
    Tours at The Archives and Peregrine Fund
  • Afternoon of the 20th:
    Wall of Remembrance Induction at The Archives
  • Evening of the 20th:
    Banquet/Keynote/Raffle & Auction at the Oxford Suites
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SPECIAL SCREENING - GERRIT VYN

Gerrit Vyn is one of the most accomplished and celebrated avian wildlife photographers and cinematographers in the world. Vyn will host a special screening of his latest works focusing on waterfowl and native grouse habitats in North America. Among many projects, Vyn was the primary cinematographer for the Nature episode “The Sagebrush Sea” focusing on the greater sage-grouse. More details to follow.

Explore one of Gerrit's recent short films about bird life in the Arctic.

SPECIAL SPEAKER SESSION

"The Quarry of Falconry", April 19th 9am. This session highlights both falconry and scientific perspectives on traditional falconry quarry.

  • Jeff Fincher, Tennessee: Hawking Squirrels of the Southeast
  • Jennifer Frey, PhD. Univ of New Mexico: Jackrabbit Ecology and Emerging Conservation Challenges
  • Christian Hagen, PhD. Oregon State University: North American Prairie Grouse Ecology & Conservation
  • Tyler Sladen, New Mexico: Hawking Quail in the Southwest
  • Martin Guzman, Mexico: Hawking the Upland Sandpiper and Long-billed Curlew in Mexico
  • Yves Hingrat, PhD. Reneco Wildlife Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.: The Ecology and Conservation of the Houbara Bustard

HOTEL INFORMATION

The Oxford Suites at 1426 S Entertainment Ave, Boise, ID 83709. To make hotel reservations: Please call 208 322 8000 and say you are booking under The Archives of Falconry event. The rate is $120.00.

The deadline to secure a room under that rate is March 13th 2024, however, this event may be full by February.