Apprentices are only allowed to trap redtails or kestrels. In Alaska, goshawks are allowed. Harris Hawks are not allowed until general clasification is reached.
I think it depends on the game you will be flying. Tiercels can handle feather much easier, while hens will take care of the hares easier. Tiercels also take hares solo [ask raptrlvr, he catches jacks with his] but they will take a beating from a big hare. Personally if i get a harris' it will probably be a tiercel, but its personal preference for them and taking feather.
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Apprentices are only allowed to trap redtails or kestrels. In Alaska, goshawks are allowed. Harris Hawks are not allowed until general clasification is reached.
This was typed after I cut down part of a storm damaged tree with a chainsaw in my backyard. My back told me I had screwed up after I came in. The pain meds. make me a bit drifty. I should stay away from any forms of communication while on them. I'm going to try accupuncture next fall. Letting a redtail foot me. Might work.