From trap to hunt. Training a Red Tail Hawk for Falconry.

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Published 2012-04-29

Video clips showing the steps I used to train my Red Tail Hawk (Max) for falconry. A falconry license is required for these activities.

All Comments (21)

@Maustongirl19 9 years ago

I just came here from another falconry video where the comments are full of cursing and ignorance and hate for the sport. I'm an apprentice going into my second year. I watched this video repeatedly before I was licensed, and even now that trapping season is near. From the bottom of my heart i wanted to say thank you for representing the sport in a healthy light, and answering questions calmly and being respectful to people who may not know much about the sport.
@falconfather69 10 years ago

Thanks for your comment and I respect your opinion, but consider this, 70% of young Red Tail hawks die before they reach one year of age. In The U.S we can only trap hawks under one year of age. Most are released after one year in falconry and have much hunting experience by then. The hawk in this video is approaching his 4th season and will be released this Spring. Hawks used in falconry have a much higher success rate than the birds left to nature.
@birdbrain121 3 years ago

I think I've watched this video like 90 times in the passed ten years. It will always be a favorite
@gavinyang1731 8 years ago

two words: incredible and majestic.
@MRBROWSER2012 9 years ago

Great video of an experienced Falconer trapping and training a Hawk. Thanks!
@RainManFights 10 years ago

I am in awe. I spend hours each weekend trying to photograph these beautiful birds. I love training animals, this will definitely be something that I will look to get into in the future. thank you for a wonderful and inspiring video.
@falconfather69 11 years ago

It was with my first hawk. Now I recognize the behaviors that show a bird is ready and no problems with nerves. Thanks for watching.
@carlinatkins8213 8 years ago

Awsome training video. I've been reading info and scouering the abundance of information on falconry. Great appreciation with what falconers choose as a hunting method.
@kylelambert1672 5 years ago

Thank you for the peek into your sport of choice. Simply incredible. If i could whistle, get trained and licensed, and had land (and a family that wasn't allergic to birds) lol, I'd definitely try this out
@cesarbarragan7483 9 years ago

Totally amazed! I love falcons! And the thought of having on to care for and hunt with is even more exciting!
@joon4768 8 years ago

This is absolutely amazing. Beautiful bird.
@owenprocknaw5125 7 years ago

that bird was so surprised when you caught him lol
@0611930024838 7 years ago

the bird loves this, he gets free food, shelter, etc and gets to kill for fun not for survival...
@WillPhoneman 9 years ago

No idea you could train an adult, figured you raised them as babies Vey cool
@Phil22886 4 years ago

That is probably one of the coolest things that I've ever seen. Thank you for making this video.
@FalconryTold 12 years ago

A great video to show an apprentice before their first bird! Excellent!
@dtj41 8 years ago

Incredible video! What an amazing bird. I hope I can get into this once I settle down a bit
@northminibikes 7 years ago

This is the coolest thing I have ever seen.
@1877sandycreek 12 years ago

Thanks! I contacted my Oklahoma State Dept of Wildlife and they were the ones that broke the bad news to me. I contacted my state falconry association and they basically told me I lived too far away. I was told to start reading and if I could show them I really meant business, someone might sponsor me. I was kinda discouraged, but not going to give up. Thanks for your kind words and encouraging videos.
@TheRealDanSandoval 3 years ago

This is so amazing I would love to learn Falconry. It is not a pet but a friendship built on trust.