Thank you, Dani waited along time for this She'll do a great job with this little hawk. Good luck trapping. Warning, trapping can be addictive!

Thanks Bob.

Rachel Da Wolf, Cool! My parents are still hesitant, but my sponsor is meeting up with me this weekend. She's going to bring 3 of her birds for us to work with. We're also going to study a bit.

#PeregrineFalcon Lover u get your falcon yet

Yes it is definitely an obsession. Good luck on your pursuit of falconry.

So have i

Have you gotten your hawk yet

I asked Dani yesreday if she had started creance work yei. She had planned too but she went to the hospital with false labor pains. She may have her hands full shortly.

I'm in N.C. Here in N.C. our state wildlife resource commission has a list of falconers willing to sponsor, so check with the Texas Wildlife Commission. Texas also has a falconry association and you might contact them for possible sponsors as well.

Rudy Hernandez. im from S.A.

Thank you. We made the trap.

Maybe 5 minutes. Sometimes they are on the trap before you can turn around and stop the vehicle.

The biggest expense will be the housing. Federal regulations have special requirements for building a house (mew) to keep a hawk. Many falconers can reduce the cost by building and making their own mew and equipment needed. That being said it can be expensive. I would estimate at least $2500 to get started. You first have to obtain a falconry license. Contact your state falconry association or wildlife commission for help.

Red tail hawks don't usually bite as their main defense are their feet. Their beaks don't have the strength of parrots. We waited about 10 minutes for this hawk to become trapped.

Oh good to know. Thank you. So you literally parked the car, setup the trap, and 10 minutes later you had a catch? Is that normal?

Yes, and sometimes faster.

Well it does take some time and effort to get a license in the U.S. I think most U.S. falconers support this as it helps prevent injuries to the birds or falconers by a novice that has no training. It doesn't take 2 years to get a license. It can be done in a few months by some.

@@falconfather69 Why not just make it a crime to injure or abuse a bird then? Seems like a violation of freedom to me.

@@principlemethods5281 Here in the U.S. it is a crime to abuse or injure a bird of prey as they are all protected species.

@@falconfather69 Of course. Makes sense. What I meant was that the license seems unnecessary. Being that its point is to prevent one from injuring them. Shouldn't penalty of the law be enough? I mean..on top of compassion... jail time would be enough to prevent me from injuring a bird out of ignorance.

@@principlemethods5281 I understand your point, but no law will fix ignorance. These birds require special care to keep them safe and healthy. Compare it to a driver's license. A person may not intend to cause an accident, but without the proper training an accident is more likely to happen.

Good luck on your test!

You are partially right. The hood is a tool used to keep a newly trapped hawk calm by illiminating visual stimuli. Most falconers continue to use the hood throughout their use as a falconry hawk to keep the hawk calm in situations that might cause stress or excite the hawk.

Hoods are mainly to stabilize and calm the bird, in order to transport of work with a more high strung bird, or breed. Most Red tails don’t need birds past trapping ~ their very cool and quiet and collected birds that carry a meaning of respect and loyalty about them.

SubNovva so this was answered a year ago and you still need to have your 2 cents worth really.

fishmut ... dude. Falconry is a community. It’s all about uplifting and helping others. I didn’t notice the reply.

Gino Chavez become a falconer. so study for about three years, pass the test, get a sponsor, get a mews( where the bird lives) and all the equipment, trap a red tailed hawk or American kestrel, go through the apprentice part for two years, get a recommendation from your sponsor to become and general falconer, and trap a falcon or if you decide to do falconry at that point you would realize you don’t really trap falcons. you get then as an eyass ( baby) and that’s how you do it legally

There are several ways a hawk can be trapped for falconry. The method in this video is one of the most commonly used and is proven to be safe for the hawk.

They are trained using food. Some may eat soon after being trapped. Others may take a few days. They never really like you but offering food does help build trust.

@@falconfather69 so you couldn't actually get one to like you

@@jchoneandonly Those that are raised from babies do seem to like the owner, but wild caught raptors are not affectionate like dogs and cats but they learn to trust and tolerate the falconer when offered food.

@@falconfather69 interesting

I will Dave, if you help me trap a Caracara.

What county do you live? You might contact North Carolina Falconry Guild ( find online) as they might know of a falconer near you who could help.

Try looking online for falconry hoods.

Thank You So much

In the US falconers are only allowed to trap juvenile hawks which are less than one year of age. Red tail hawks don't get their red tail feathers until they are one year old. This hawk still has its brown juvenile tail feathers, and was probably around 4 to 5 months old. Red tail hawks don't usually breed until they are 3 years old, so this hawk would not have a family yet.

I will. Thank you.

After the first month or so they give the bird the option to go free, but most of the time the bird decides living with humans makes it easier to hunt and eat, so they stay, if they want to leave they are allowed to

Don't be a hater John.

Yeah, that's a shame. Here in the U.S. our raptor populations are doing very well in part due to work of falconers helping to educate the public of the importance of raptors in the ecosystem and reintroducing the peregrine falcon back into the wild. Here in the U.S. most people appreciate the tradition of hunting and understand the wildlife management opportunities it generates from the sales of hunting supplies. Because of the healthy populations of red tailed hawks there is no demand or source of captive bred red tails here. The take and use of red tails by falconers has been scientifically shown to have no effect on their population. Unlike the UK, here in the U.S. falconry is highly regulated. Obtaining a falconry license requires a lengthy training and testing process. We are only allowed to trap juvenile (less than one year old) raptors. Up to 70% of these die in the wild, so being trapped by a falconer greatly improves its chance of survival. Many are used for a season or two then released back into the wild. In the U.K many obtain a raptor that have no training to care for one, as such some may suffer due to lack of training by its owner. Fortunately the U.K has a long history in falconry and there are many there who practice falconry at very high standards and are willing to help novices. Hopefully future Americans will continue to appreciate hunting and the tradition of falconry and not be swayed into what has happened to falconry in the U.K. In my state we have laws against harrassment of hunters as there are some like you that don't agree with the practice of hunting and feel that it is OK to disrupt someone doing a legal activity, so I guess you are right about the prison thing. Good thing you don't live in the U.S.

Marshall Davis. ive been hunting all my life and i also am a falconer. Ive shot more grey squirrels with my catty than i can remember but i love raptors to the point i will defend them anyway i can. Ive been out all day today looking for a merlin that has been spotted near me. Didnt see him though. Now you,ve explained how things work over in the USA i understand why you trap them . So i retract what i said and wish you the best of luck with all your involvement with raptors. Ps... thats one hell of a youtube reply.. 🖒👍

Thank you. The whole point of my videos is to encourage and defend falconry and falconers. The reactions to my videos have been positive, but occassionally I get a negative comment which I always see as an opportunity to educate. As a fellow falconer I can appreciate your passion for raptors. If your on facebook, look me up. I always like seeing how falconers around the world are practicing the sport.

@@falconfather69 I am doing my research and eventually getting into falconry here in the U.S.. Isn't it true that while red tails may be plentiful now, by hunting and releasing them, falconers may be preventing their numbers from falling at least?

@@lauraallen7942 I'm not sure falconers make much of an impact good or bad but the practice of falconry as practiced here in the U.S. certainly doesn't hurt. Interestingly falconers are some of the first to notice changes in population numbers. Red tail numbers seem to be lower lately as some falconers have noticed. but overall the population seems healthy compared to what it was 20 years ago. I have a daughter that is working on her Phd in shore birds. My hat's off to those that have chosen to research all types of wildlife.

Marshall Davis 2 months ago You are basing your opinion based on this brief video. Here in the U.S. to become a licensed falconer you must go through a lengthy educational, training and testing process. We are only allowed to trap juvenile (less than 1 year old) hawks. In the wild up to 70% of juvenile hawks die due to starvation, electrocution on power lines, being hit by cars and disease. In a falconers care they are well fed and receive medical care when needed. Once trained they are allowed to hunt and are flying free. They can choose not to return to the falconer but this rarely happens. After being a falconer’s bird they can be kept indefinitely but many are released back to the wild after a few years. Falconry has been practiced all around the world for over 4000 thousand years. The practice of falconry has been scientifically shown to have no negative impact on raptor populations. Raptor populations have been affected by humans as we encroach on their habitat with our modern homes, cars and electricity. Many things humans( like you and me) do may have a negative effect on these beautiful birds, but the practice of falconry isn't one of them. One side note, falconers were instrumental in bringing the peregrine falcon back from the brink of extinction.

I see your point, but I do not think is morally correct to keep animals captive (unless they need from you). You mentioned that humans are being the problem here "AGREE". Most people comments here are: "This is pretty cool to watch, because it reminds me so much of movies Where they tame and train dragons, haha!" (Hanna G). Or "can you help me trap a barn owl?" (Dave Myers). Seriously, this is not done just for the well being of the wild life only. People want to have them the same way they have fish, parrots, dogs.....I do not know or care about your intentions, but I do questions mines all the time, good luck.

@@yuniora.3894 You must not have read or understood his reply. the difference of owning a parrot, dog, or other pet is not in any way an effort to preserve an animal species or the ecosystem. The birds are young and kept in good physical and mental health, fly FREE, taught to hunt properly by the falconer, and then returned to the wild as an adult bird so that they don't go extinct one day. Peregrine falcons would be gone if it weren't for falconers.

D.A. DuFur, But falconry helps the raptor population.

So does!sterilization in urban America

D.A. DuFur yes but that's less likely to happen

Check out some falconry 101 videos. It's actually really great for the animals and ecosystem. The birds free fly and hunt with the falconer and later are given the choice to return to the wild again. This way, more survive into adulthood. Because of trapping and falconry, peregrines have been brought from the brink of extinction and other birds saved from endangerment that humans cause. Don't be so quick to judge on something you know nothing about.

Darrin how bout u leave this video alone? U dont like it? don't watch ya jackass.

You are basing your opinion based on this brief video. Here in the U.S. to become a licensed falconer you must go through a lengthy educational, training and testing process. We are only allowed to trap juvenile (less than 1 year old) hawks. In the wild up to 70% of juvenile hawks die due to starvation, electrocution on power lines, being hit by cars and disease. In a falconers care they are well fed and receive medical care when needed. Once trained they are allowed to hunt and are flying free. They can choose not to return to the falconer but this rarely happens. After being a falconer’s bird they can be kept indefinitely but many are released back to the wild after a few years. Falconry has been practiced all around the world for over 4000 thousand years. The practice of falconry has been scientifically shown to have no negative impact on raptor populations. Raptor populations have been affected by humans as we encroach on their habitat with our modern homes, cars and electricity. Many things humans( like you and me) do may have a negative effect on these beautiful birds, but the practice of falconry isn't one of them. One side note, falconers were instrumental in bringing the peregrine falcon back from the brink of extinction.

You're making assumptions on something you simply don't understand.

Maria Neal | If it’s cruel, then why does the bird grow attached to its owner? The animal becomes a part of you and forms a bond. I’d love to become a falconer one day, but I’m unsure of the sport’s legality here in Australia. I know there’re clubs in Tasmania, though.

Maria go educate urself in falconry sheesh

Here in the U.S. we are only allowed to trap juvenile hawks which are around 3 to 6 months old. Red tail hawks don't have their red tail feathers at this age so that's how we can tell they aren't adults. Red tails don't reach breeding age until 3 years old so the bird in this video would not have a mate or babies. Most of these juvenile birds die in the wild before they reach one year of age. Being trapped by a falconer increases their chance of survival, as they receive food and medical care when needed.

Marshall Davis well said and good job education me and this person who didn't research before commenting

Krzysztof Szwajnos please don’t be so ignorant, birds captured for falconry have to be within a certain age, and they aren’t old enough to have children

Love getting advice from falconry experts. Sometimes it is difficult for me to tell when the hawk it really caught. Many times I have approached the trap only to have the "trapped" hawk fly off. I quess more experience will help in this area. Not sure what you meant by "try a pen to losses the noose."What hawks do you fly?

You are basing your opinion based on this brief video. Here in the U.S. to become a licensed falconer you must go through a lengthy educational, training and testing process. We are only allowed to trap juvenile (less than 1 year old) hawks. In the wild up to 70% of juvenile hawks die due to starvation, electrocution on power lines, being hit by cars and disease. In a falconers care they are well fed and receive medical care when needed. Once trained they are allowed to hunt and are flying free. They can choose not to return to the falconer but this rarely happens. After being a falconer’s bird they can be kept indefinitely but many are released back to the wild after a few years. Falconry has been practiced all around the world for over 4000 thousand years. The practice of falconry has been scientifically shown to have no negative impact on raptor populations. Raptor populations have been affected by humans as we encroach on their habitat with our modern homes, cars and electricity. Many things humans( like you and me) do may have a negative effect on these beautiful birds, but the practice of falconry isn't one of them. One side note, falconers were instrumental in bringing the peregrine falcon back from the brink of extinction.

With all due respects, you are still taking the freedom of an animal who was born free, he/she has not consented to be trapped, and that to me is cruel whether is within your laws in the US or not. On the other hand you mention that after they've been with the falconer for a whatever time they can choose to leave, but because you trap them so young they probably don't know any other life, they don't know the life of freedom, so they stay because you have become their family, so then I would consider it cruel again to abandon them in the wild. It is just beyond me why wildlife is not left alone to live fee like humans do. I do respect your intentions though I completely disagree with what you do. I believe in Love To All Life, that includes Freedom for all living things.

No, the hawks are trapped after they have been living on their own and have been chased off by their parents. Released hawks return to the wild and return to wild behavior in only a few days. I respect your opinion. We just disagree on this subject.

as human i dont think.we living freedom too , we still live under the law , i wish we can live like wild life aint pay shit to the land we living

Falconry has been around for thousands of years lol it's an ancient practice used for a long time would you relax

randomxyz3 stfu

randomxyz3 this actually makes me want to do falconry

this is a bot XD, ive seen it post on many many raptor capture videos,

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