The director of E.Q. Falconry Experience, Steve Hoddy, has been training birds of prey for over 35 years. In 1972 Steve found what was believed to be the last wild California Condor Eyrie (nest) In 1973 Steve started to work with Jim Fowler, of Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom, handling a Harpy Eagle for the Jonny Carson Show. During this production Jim Fowler to Steve as the "The leading bird trainer in the world" Jim's environmental, conservation and educational messages inspired Steve to do his part in educating the public to help save our environment! For 8 years Steve served as an educational director and animal program consultant at Silver Springs in Florida. Steve has worked as a field researcher for the United States Fish and Wildlife service in the Peregrine Falcon study. E.Q. Falconry was started to grant one on one access to the public. Steve realised that not everybody had the time, space and expertise to enjoy this time honored art. E.Q. Falconry Experience enable you, your family or your corporation to bridge the gap between man and the environment, making this a once in a life time educational and fun experience.
Director of Earthquest Inc. Steve Hoddy, at 16 years old with Snoop the prairie Falcon.