Conduct in the field- first time out

[thunder]

Hello everyone,
I am a future falconer looking for some advice. Falconer's in my area have been real helpful and have offered to take me hunting with them. My question is, how should I conduct myself while on the hunt? This might seem very basic to experienced falconers as yourselves, but I've never been hunting with a falcon and have no idea how to behave. What things should I do/not do? I'd like to make a good impression seeing as how one of these falconers could be my future sponsors and I don't want to ruin my chances with them. I appreciate the help.

[titaniumtalons]

You should show up prepared and stick close to the Falconer flying the bird.
Nothing hacks me off more than a newbie that tromps off all over the place and makes my bird fly off to see what he's doing, stay close to the person flying the bird.
Also make sure you have:
Water
Hunting stick
Boots
Chaps or thick pants

[Weasel]

If the person is flying a falcon on ducks, make sure you do not make any move without them telling you to....and keep quiet..ie. don't slam the car door etc...Your best bet is to have a chat with the falconer before you hit the field and ask him/her what to do.
Cheers,
Weasel

[Minca]

I know of someone whose Harris's kicked his apprentice off the hunting team, literally. The bird would attack his apprentice if he stepped foot in the feild. The reason is that the apprentice had regularly gotten himself inbetween the hawk and the game, screwing up the slip. He was not being an valuable team member.
Be aware of your position. Don't get inbetween the hawk and falconer or the hawk and quarry. When the hawk is successful, give it respectable space. Excitedly rushing in to get first hand view of the carnage can cause a bird to carry(fly off with it), which would royally pi$$ off the falconer.
Don't ask too many questions in the field either. The falconer wants to be able to focus on his/her bird, if you distract him too much that could cause tenions as well. Make mental notes of what you don't understand, and ask them once the hawk is back on the fist.
Minca