Jason Caldwell | Raptors
Jason Caldwell is a third-generation minister and fifth-generation hunter. Having always enjoyed hunting, fishing, trapping and the natural beauty of the outdoors, he has always had an intense interest in birds of prey especially the ancient sport of hunting with raptors called falconry. Falconry is the art or sport of taking wild game or quarry with a trained bird of prey. It is the oldest form of hunting still in existence today. His father instilled this interest in him being a licensed falconer himself. Hawkeye Enterprises LLC is a raptor centered organization. Raptors can only be held under specific permitting. Jason is licensed to possess and handle these magnificent hunters of the sky. Jason is a licensed Master Falconer, permitted since 1993. He is also a licensed raptor educator (founding Raptors Up Close in 2006), federal raptor bander, permitted for abatement services and permitted for raptor propagation. His knowledge has also been a resource for raptor rehabilitation and raptor veterinarians. His skill and knowledge on raptors have made him sought after as an authority. Jason has done programming for such events as: The Smithsonian Institute, the Great American Outdoor Show, West Virginia’s Annual National Hunting and Fishing Days, the Montgomery County Agricultural Fair, the federal National Conservation Training Center in Shepherdstown, WV, and numerous other museums, societies and educational venues. He has been published by several different raptor and conservation periodicals. He is a proud member of the International Association of Avian Trainers and Educators, the North American Falconers Association, the Potomac Falconers Association and a founding member of the West Virginia Falconry Club. Aside from enjoying falconry, another joy he has is educating the public about raptors. This is a great opportunity to enjoy the passion that is enjoyed and displayed by Jason and his family through all aspects of working with birds of prey. For more information visit them on the web at www.raptorsupclose.com