Staff and Volunteers

David Hall is a Mississippi native that has had a life long passion for birds of prey that began with his introduction to animal husbandry in the Boy Scouts. He eventually became a Federally licensed Master Falconer and has been active in the preservation and conservation of these and other magnificent animals. He has published and been the subject of articles on wildlife conservation and the sport of falconry and has been featured several times on MS Outdoors.
David founded the WOF in 2006 to further pursue his efforts with conservation through education programs. Through presentation and demonstration, WOF provides up close and personal encounters with wildlife. The WOF is also focused on support of other organizations with the goal of improving conservation through education.

Minnie is a permanent volunteer and animal handler that has dedicated her free time filling in. She has helped her husband David with countless wildlife shows and animal management. Being a native of the Philippines, it is only natural that she has a great love and respect for birds of prey, due to the fact that the Philippine Eagle is one of the largest and most powerful birds of prey known. Minnie understands that endangered species like the Philippine Eagle need protection and the public needs to learn about all of these magnificent creatures.

Staff Wildlife Educator for the WOF since the organization began. Daron is also a member of the Central MS Hawking Club. He has been a life long outdoorsman and wildlife photographer. He serves on the advisory committee for the WOF, and he also contributes his 24 year business background to WOF as needed in Operations, IT and Marketing.

Christian has been exposed to the world of falconry and wildlife conservation since he was a young boy. He accompanied David on many a hunt as a child and helps him today as an animal handler and web administrator for the WOF. He is currently a sophomore at Northwest Rankin High School. Christian volunteers his time by helping out at wildlife outreach shows and working with any of the computer-related resources the WOF utilizes.

Jeremy is a Mississippi native that has been involved in broadcast journalism for well over a decade. His multi-faceted talents in Producing, Directing, Filming, and Editing have been showcased on commercial network television, public television, and specialty segments. He brings an artistic eye and invaluable talents to help bring wildlife up close and personal.

As a valuable contributor and volunteer to the WOF, C.R. serves in many capacities. His company, Night and Day LLC., hosts the WOF website, he serves on the WOF advisory committee, and C.R. helps with research and field data whenever he can. Being an avid outdoorsman and conservationist lend to C.R.’s understanding the WOF’s needs, and he facilitates the organization anytime he is called.