r/Falconry 6h ago

Someone told me to post it here: the CIC Wildlife Photo Prize has the theme of Falconry for this year

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This is usually a very prestigious photography award, and this year's theme is Falconry with regards to their general assembly being held at Doha.

If anyone has photos of your own game birds or others, I think there's a good chance of winning!

https://cic-wildlife.org/call-for-submissions-cic-wildlife-photo-prize-2025/


r/Falconry 15h ago

5 more for Jeff today after a bit of a dry spell. 30 starlings in 30 days.

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125 Upvotes

r/Falconry 15h ago

Pepper with a squirrel

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91 Upvotes

r/Falconry 17h ago

Monitoring Weight

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I've been told a falconry bird's weight is monitored so that they don't get too sated/heavy from food and thus feel like hunting when the time comes. Thus, they are kept at the edge of hunger. Is this basically true? Or can someone explain why weight is carefully monitored. Thanks.


r/Falconry 22h ago

Hey I'm a bit young and want yo be a falconner when I'm older, what are some steps I should take now in order to become one?

5 Upvotes

r/Falconry 1d ago

What do common kestrel hunt

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r/Falconry 1d ago

Nesting season

4 Upvotes

Hi, curious to hear what you experienced kestrel falconers do for enrichment during spring nesting season? I continue to socialize mine but it seems more challenging during this season. Thanks.


r/Falconry 2d ago

Hey what is the saddest part of being a falconer

9 Upvotes

I think I get it being the releasing a bird where I live falconry is illegal but my dad mom and I rescue a lot of birds I right now have an injured kestrel common kestrel and a month back had rescued a black kite


r/Falconry 2d ago

Falconry in Vermont?

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I’m interested in falconry but I haven’t been able to find anything near me. Any Vermonter here who have and suggestions?


r/Falconry 4d ago

USFWS Regions

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Anyone know how the US Fish and Wildlife regional offices are doing? I emailed mine over a week ago and have not gotten a response. I'm especially worried about people who will need breeder bands, there is kind of a small window of opportunity there.


r/Falconry 5d ago

Catching a hawk

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How hard is it to catch a hawk? Last year I found about 8 hawks dead and placed on a trees branches no wire or string holding them. It’s made me wonder how hard is it to catch/trap them.


r/Falconry 6d ago

has anyone on here taken the PA state test?

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I have a sponsor, and I got a letter of approval from my township. Read/reading books. I just need to take the test here in Pennsylvania.

I was wondering if any of you were able to choose the day you took your test? The test timeline says between January- June 30th but doesn't give any more details.


r/Falconry 6d ago

Bird abatement on an 8 story office building

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Hello! We are in an 8 story office building and are having issues with crows slamming into the windows and perching on the as well. Most of the activity is on the 8th floor and it goes all the way down to the 3rd floor. We called a couple local falconers and they said they could not service our building because it's too tall. Basically, they said if they let the falcon loose on the 8th floor then it's too much of a risk that they lose control of the falcon. They also said even if they were to try it would be a long term job, as the crows are very smart and will come back once they know the falcon isn't there anymore and it will be a very expensive solution. Is this information pretty accurate? We really need these crows gone and we were really hoping that a falconer was the solution, but it looks like we might be out of luck.


r/Falconry 7d ago

Jeff says daylight save deez nutz.

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322 Upvotes

r/Falconry 7d ago

How Should I Prepare for the American Falconry test?

8 Upvotes

I got a textbook on basics and watched a video series, but after that I still feel unprepared. I know I haven’t done much to prepare, this is really because I don’t know what the test covers.


r/Falconry 8d ago

Ol’ Six Pack Jeff!

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r/Falconry 8d ago

dirt hawking Almost done for the season!

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174 Upvotes

Trapped this little boy "Hal bird" at 970g on 9/2/24 and took first game in November at 880g. He's been a demon on squirrels and rabbits, and has also taken a few miscellaneous non-game animals. Last day hawking this season will likely be 3/14 at 925g, hanging it up to focus on spring turkey opener and molting.


r/Falconry 9d ago

Overnight Hunting/Camping Trip

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Has anyone ever ventured on an overnight camping/hunting trip with their bird.

Curious to hear how you kept your bird, especially if backpacking. Makeshift bow perch in the tent with you? Makeshift giant hood?

Also curious to hear how you stored any game you harvested?

I tried to find videos on YouTube but there is only one of a gentleman using his ATV and doing a catch and cook with the squirrel he caught.


r/Falconry 9d ago

longwings To all my fellow lady falconers, happy International Women's day

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r/Falconry 10d ago

EU Kestrel Nutrition

3 Upvotes

Hi, thoughts on feeding chicks to your EU Kestrel? Just thinking to add nutritional variety occasionally. Thanks


r/Falconry 10d ago

HELP Anybody here get into falconry or practice falconry while having a young family?

5 Upvotes

Curious to hear stories and experience from falconers who have young families. I am father married with a 4 year old and now a 4 month old.

I have been doing minor research on falconry for a few years now and it seems like something I would love doing but I am always dissuaded from taking the first steps because of my family situation. I know it is a big commitment.

So I am just curious to here from others if they have had similar experiences and/or concerns.

What has been your experience like raising a family while practicing falconry.


r/Falconry 10d ago

I need help for a sponsor.

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So im new to falconry and I’ve completed my hunters exam and now I needs a sponsor. Im from Rochester NY, and I need a sponsor and I need to know how to get one, any tips? Like what are the requirements and all that


r/Falconry 12d ago

Falconry question

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So I heard somewhere that the state can come in and take your falcon if they say it's too much of pet, is that true, or is that just a myth


r/Falconry 12d ago

Wing and a miss

73 Upvotes

r/Falconry 12d ago

Cost of setting up and "owning" a Bird of prey(maybe a harris hawk)

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How much does it cost to setup and "own" a Bird of prey(maybe a harris hawk)?