In 2026, the annual Field Meet will be held from January 16-18 in an area that has lots of cottontails and squirrels.
The Meet is open to all OHC members in good standing. Ontario falconers who wish to attend must be OHC members; licensed falconers from the rest of Canada, Europe, the USA and around the world are always welcome.
This year, we look forward to welcoming Brian Millsap as our guest speaker.
Members must pre-register online. Registration opens in November and closes one week prior to the event. The registration link will be emailed to Club members but it is not posted on the website.
If you are not an OHC member but have an interest in attending the Field Meet, please contact secretary@ontariohawkingclub.org.
Friday Jan 16
As usual, the hawking starts Friday morning and runs through Saturday and Sunday. Friday evening is a chance to have dinner together, check out the marketplace and catch up with friends.
Falconry Marketplace 7-8 pm
If you make or sell falconry equipment, supplies, art, hawk food, breed raptors or have a business related to falconry, then we hope you will set up a table to sell your goods. Items for sale could include gloves, leashes, perches, hoods, giant hoods, hawk food and vitamins, etc. The OHC will also have clothing and books available for sale. Bring cash or be prepared to e-transfer your payment. There is no charge to club members for tables. If you are interested in having vendor table, contact secretary@ontariohawkingclub.org
Friday evening Roundtable Discussion 8-9 pm
Our guest speaker and several OHC members will host a roundtable discussion. Topic to be announced.
Saturday January 17
The hawking starts on Saturday morning at 8:00 am at the weathering yard. The group picture will be taken at 8:00 am sharp and then hunting groups will be organized.
From 12:00-1:30, there is a Lunch at the same hall where dinner was held on Friday night. Most people return for lunch but if we don’t see you for lunch then we’ll see you at the end of the day when you’re done in the field.
At 5:00 pm the cash bar opens and there is Raffle Prize drop-off at the hall. Falconry and non-falconry items are equally welcome – please plan to bring a donation for the raffle! The Banquet dinner commences at 6:00 pm sharp with our Keynote Speaker, followed by the Raffle.
Sunday January 18
The hawking starts again on Sunday morning, with hunting groups meeting at 8:00 am at the weathering yard. No lunch is planned and the Field Meet ends informally as people head home.
Raffle:
The raffle is always a lot of fun and is a major source of revenue for the club. Please remember to bring an item for the raffle and help to make this year’s raffle another great success. Falconry and non-falconry items are equally welcome.
Field Meet And Guest Speaker Sponsorship
We are grateful for the generous support of the Field Meet by Ambient Mechanical Ltd (www.ambientmechanical.ca), HVAC installer, Concord; and we thank Spring Creek Quail (www.springcreekquail.ca), growers of quality hawk food, for sponsoring our guest speaker.
