North American Falconers Association
The North American Falconers Association is a falconry organization composed primarily of falconers.
Founded in 1961 by Hal Webster, Frank Beebe and other prominent falconers of the time, NAFA is a not-for-profit private association formed to:
- Provide communication among, and to disseminate information to, interested members.
- Promote scientific study of the raptorial species, their care, welfare and training.
- Promote conservation of the birds of prey and an appreciation of their value in nature and in wildlife conservation programs.
- Urge recognition of falconry as a legal field sport.
- Establish traditions which will aid, perpetuate and further the welfare of falconry and the raptors it uses.