The annual Georgia Falconry Association field meet was held this year in Pine Mountain, Georgia on the Martin Luther King Day weekend. Our President, Joey Seabolt had this to say concerning the meet:

"This years meet was an eventful one. A good number of new apprentices and several who are working toward being permitted by next season were in attendance.
The weather didn't cooperate with the snow and ice, but all had a great time. The banquet and raffle was a great success. All things considered the meet was well attended with 40 at the banquet.
Thanks to all who worked on the details and made everyone feel welcome.
Looking forward to our next event."

Joey Seabolt

Pine Mountain, GA, is 60 minutes southwest of Atlanta and 30 minutes north of Columbus. Take I-85 South from Atlanta to I-185 (exit 21) and continue south to the U.S. Hwy. 27 (exit 42). Turn left onto U.S. Hwy. 27 and drive south approximately 10 miles to Pine Mountain.

FRIDAY, JAN 18

After 2:00 PM: Motel check-in. We have booked a block of 25 rooms at the Days Inn, 368 S Main Ave in Pine Mountain at a daily rate of $62.00 per room (double occupancy) and includes continental breakfast. Individual members are responsible for making their own reservations. When you call the motel make sure that you identify yourself as a member of GFA. The phone number is (706) 663-2121.
*****NOTE: Rooms will be available at the group rate until Dec 30, 2007. Reservations may be cancelled without penalty until 4:00 PM on this date.

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Registration at Days Inn. Hunting packets and schedules will be provided to members at this time.

Evening meal --- On your own.

SATURDAY, JAN 19

7:00 AM to 8:00 AM: Breakfast at the 27th Street Grill on Main Ave. The grill owner has been making breakfast for the association since we began coming to Pine Mountain. Please join us at this event so that we can ensure that everyone receives maps and is assigned to a hunting group.

8:00 AM: Annual group picture. After breakfast we will assemble in the restaurant parking lot and take the traditional pre-hunt picture.

8:15 AM: Break up into parties for the morning hunt. Someone will be at the restaurant until 9:00 AM
with maps to help direct anyone who might arrive later. If you are going to be later than 9:00 AM just catch the group at lunch and you will be assigned to an afternoon hunting group.

12 Noon - 1:00 PM: Lunch at the Whistling Pig Cafe, Main Ave in Pine Mountain. The café has reserved the meeting room for us. New groups will be organized for the afternoon hunt, or you can return to the morning hunt site.

1:00 PM: Afternoon hunt. Back to the hunt sites.

6:30 PM - 9:00 PM: GFA Annual Banquet at Roosevelt State Park Pavilion. Directions and menu selection will be provided at registration. The meal will be catered by the 27th Street Grill. ($20.00, your selection with payment to be made at registration). Menu Choices are: Salmon and Chicken, Salmon and Shrimp or Steak and Shrimp Combo. The meal comes with a choice of baked potato, fries or sauteed vegetables and includes a choice of House or Ceasar salad and toasted bread sticks.
The annual raffle will be part of the event and tickets will be available throughout the evening. We will also be offering several items that are of interest during the silent auction. Bring some money and go home with some new toys! If you have an item to donate please bring it to registration on Friday or contact Bob Gordon at (770) 227-7015. If you are attending the Banquet, please email Joey Seabolt and let him know how many people will be in your party. He needs this count for the caterer.

SUNDAY, JAN 20 and MONDAY, JAN 21

8:00 AM: Assemble in the Days Inn parking lot at 8:00 AM for individual and group hunts. We have access to the properties listed on our maps for the entire holiday weekend. Feel free to go as a group or individually. Remember, we are guests. Treat the property as you would your own. We want to be invited back in the future.