Falconry
 

does ne1 have a hawk?
i think it would be pretty sweet
i was just wondering if ne1 else was into that

RE: Falconry
 

I havnt done it, i think it would be cool though. A buddy of mine owns one, it costs a bunch and takes a long time to get a license. Its a neat bird though, and to watch them get somethin is really cool.

RE: Falconry
 

it sure looks pretty fricken cool

RE: Falconry
 

i wanna take my course for it so i can get a hawk later in life.

RE: Falconry
 

lol me too bro...

RE: Falconry
 

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

RE: Falconry
 

i want to do that it would be fun im trying to get a hawk

RE: Falconry
 

I have a Lanner Falcon from Iran. She's about 2 years old and I have been training her for almost 2 months. She went through general manning procedures and glove training rather quickly and just started chasing prey. Her first was a rabbit followed by a couple quail. She is still flying on a creance but seems nearly ready for free flights.

Very, very smart animals! One you lose the bond and your hawk/falcon stops seeing you as a provider - they will leave you at the first chance. But if you provide them with significant food/quary, attention, and respect - they train very easy and become very loyal and eager to see you.

RE: Falconry
 

BTW - here is a photo of my Lanner...

RE: Falconry
 

thats a sweet hawk man