Welcome to the board Tribalhawk!! Not wanting to seem harsh here, but why would someone even want to take a hawk from the wild, if they knew they weren't even going to be able to hunt with it for almost another 8 months. -Joby
Welcome to the board Tribalhawk!! Not wanting to seem harsh here, but why would someone even want to take a hawk from the wild, if they knew they weren't even going to be able to hunt with it for almost another 8 months. -Joby
Don't forget Joby, hunting isn't the only reason for an apprentice to get a bird. Think about how much tribalhawk has already learned from his new RT, even though they've never been hunting. He'll get to learn a bit about intermewing, and he'll get to start training earlier than those who trap next season. Just think of it as a good headstart. Plus the added months on his apprenticeship don't hurt either.
"Adopt the pace of nature, her secret is patience." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
Sorry but I agree with Joby. I do not understand why take a bird this late if you are not going to hunt it. Just my opinion but I would have waited till next year to trap a bird. I hope yarak reads this thread, I would love to hear his input on this.
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As usual, Kenbro and I are in sync. No reason to take a bird from the wild this late in the year if it won't even be hunted. And HUNTING is the ONLY reason to take a bird from the wild. That's what this sport is all about. -Joby
I'd ask what the harm is - to the bird, the falconer, or the sport. Kim did say she plans to hunt with the bird next season, so it appears that she did take the bird for the right reason. Yeah, I agree it's a long spell between now and then. Apparently her sponsor didn't see any harm in her trapping, keeping, and intermewing the hawk. So who am I to second guess that.
1. Proper Husbandry 2. Weight Management 3. Creance Training 4. Wedding to the Lure 5. Making In 6. Trapping etc...
What do all these things have in common? They need to be learned in order to hunt. Screw those things up, and the "most important thing" will never be successfull. I don't see what's wrong with getting a head start on training. I think this falconer is more likely to be successful next year because they'll be ahead of the learning curve.
"Adopt the pace of nature, her secret is patience." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
It has been a very,very long time since my apprenticeship... but I do remember how hard it was to find out any information about falconry,(before the internet)the elation of getting a sponser,long hours of studying for a test...ect,ect....and finally ,the joy of a first bird!!!! tribalhawk has already said she intends to hunt and will learn a considerable amount about caring for her bird before the trials of releasing her bird at prey.Not a bad thing in my opinion. A better welcome for her is in order.
Post by Master Yarak on Feb 21, 2009 9:44:30 GMT -5
I agree. So, welcome. All the things that you put into place now will only help. The benefit of all the reinforcement will be obvious come next fall. A steady reliable hawk is to be treasured. I almost found myself in that exact position. I trapped late and my sponsor recommended that I considered waiting. I did consider it but chose not to. Use this time wisely. Set up a good routine and stick with it. It will pay dividends. Yarak
If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music he hears, however measured or far away
Hey I'm from North east Florida and i seem to have a lot more red shouldered that many others besides ospreys. we have bald eagles and red-tails every now and then. I'm curious if this is how the rest of the upper part of the state is.
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Hey i am luke from Linglestown Pennslyvannia, its close to Harrisburg we have whole lot of kestrels and probably more redtails...... i have seen red shouldered, coopers hawks and rough legged rarely
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hello my name is sean i am in carroll county MD have bin interested in falconry for a long time and am now working toured the test would like to know what i should read
hello my name is sean i am in carroll county MD have bin interested in falconry for a long time and am now working toured the test would like to know what i should read
Hello! I actually grew up in Carroll County in Westminster. There are a few falconers in the area...so hopefully you will find someone to go on a few hunts with. For the test...you should definitely buy the California Hawking Club Apprentice Study Guide. This will help you a lot. That would be a good start.
Hi I'm Matt I'm 15 years old and from Connecticut. Only a small falconers in CT here and I'm not one yet I'm still trying to find my sponsor =( cant wait to get started i cant wait to get a red tail I'm working towards to requirements and already have a shed i plan to modify to be a fit house for my hawk =D any other CT falconers here if you could give me advice on clubs where i might find a sponsor that would be great.