i have a red tail hawk named Jesse. She was a rescue who could never be released again because she was shot by a hunter who thought she was a turkey... he winged her and then left her there... she was found by two other hunters who took her to the vet where i work and she ended up coming home with me... she's great for catching rabbits and other small animals and she always comes when i whistle for her... you must have some real dedication in order to get and properly care for a hawk.. they require a lot of care and a lot of time... they aren't like a hunting dog that you can just let out and let in and drop a food bowl and leave... you need to spend A LOT of time with them