Post by Falcon Boy on May 16, 2006 16:48:56 GMT -5
I forgot to mention, those are two seperate birds. The first i believe is named Rachel, and was flown by a guy in PA, i think the bird is now in AL. The second is a Guy named Morgan i think out in california.
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Post by birdguy888 on May 17, 2006 23:58:38 GMT -5
Correct FB. He is in California. His GHO is awsome. He took it as an eyass about 3-4 years ago if I remember correctly and it is a hell of a screamer according to him when I spoke to him. He easily gets multiple kills with it though.
I spoke via phone with Morgan in California two days ago and with Don in Alabama last night. Morgan's Owl has taken 370+ head in the past years (most of it rabbits) Rachael is doing verywell herself but we didn't talk about head counts. Both of these gentlemen are a wealth of information... I'll invite them to the forum... If we're lucky they'll have time. In the least I'll see if they can e-mail me more GHO on game photo's.
We have an imprinted GHO about 10 yrs old. He is a screemer, stubborn and has murderously sharp talons. But when u can get him to hunt there is no cure for the thrill of watching him hunt. He can be real affectionate on the glove at times, but mostly he is what he is a GHO!! My advice on this cantakerous raptor I have handled and trained with is: unless u have a lot of time and patience to properly train one. Dont do it!! And if still want to, do a lot research on them, and talk to other falconers who fly them. Otherwise u will end up a lot disappointment, frustration, and no kills. Bottom line.
HI I"M a NJ falconer wanting to try a great horned owl.I've been trying to find someone who has done well with one.any info.would be very helpful. thank you,Rob
I htink the key woudl be to focus on the owls strong points- using their hearing to their advantage. I think being queit while walking through the woods would help when after squirrels, but i could not say for sure.
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Post by scottsman on Sept 21, 2008 18:24:06 GMT -5
Let me say this to all who want to obtain an owl (taken as a downey blue eyes)... That u are in for a lifelong prodject, they are difficult at best and stubborn. They require lots of time, way more than a hawk or falcon to train, and if can successfully hunt one u have done well. My wife's GHO is now at least 10 yrs or older and he is very stubborn, and has the attention span of a two yr old. He is a screamer and pissy and very footy when handled, so u have to watch where u put your hands at all times. *** TAKE NOTE***I dont' recommend a GHO to anyone unless u can train under someone who has handled and trained one and sucessfully fielded the bird. Or at the very least consult with a falconer currently flying one...my two cents.. this is a re-post I have put elsewhere but applies here also.. Curt
