falconry

[Sylvias]

So I have recently been looking to get into falconry (I know.. like I need another expense in my life lol) and though I wont be able to really get into it for quite a while (takes A LOT of time, work, money and space) I plan on going out with this guy and probably some others as often as I can so I can learn and experience the life with them.
The person I went out with today is currently flying a young female red tail. Unfortunately it was slim pickins today and we only found one squirrel...which she didn't catch, but she still got a good treat of course and made for some excellent pics!

 

[coura]

One of the coolest hobbys, no question about it. For me the fav species is european eagle owl and barn owls.

 

[Masa06]

If only... I would love to do falconry.

 

[Sylvias]

lol don't call it a hobby! They hate that apparently *rolls eyes*
It is very cool and definitely something I am going to look into more. but with work and school i don't think i will be able to actively pursue it for a couple years at least

 

[mustang93svt]

I have that on my list to take up falconry one day when the kids are older and the money is a little more stable.. (fish room is finished)

 

[busterbrown]

Thats awesome, my dad used to do that before i was ever around. Id have to say it would be an awesome thing to learn

 

[Lepisosteus platyrhincus]

if luv to do this but it is expensive and time consuming. i want my serval permit more.

Id luv to raise one of those tiny little hawks. those would be awesome but difficult to raise

 

[Vicious_Fish]

Great pics! Falconry is definitely a neat hobby I'd love to get into someday. A friend of my father's hunts with a Harris and Red-shoulder Hawk.

 

[snakeguy101]

nice you got some good shots there too. I looked into this a while ago but could never find anyone to take on an apprentice so I gave up. I think it takes like 5 years to get the license too. I am too impatient for that. 2 years for my VRC was difficult enough. Good luck with it though.

 

[Sylvias]

5 years to get a 'master' permit to work with with eagles. 2 years for a general permit to work with stuff other than red tails and kestrals. but you do need a mentor and all sorts of other regulations before you can your apprentice permit