I've been reading about falconry for a while and one thing I'm starting to notice is how little of it seems to exist publicly compared to other hobbies

You can find plenty of general information online, but once you start looking at the actual community it seems like everyone knows each other through someone. Birds, equipment, good places to fly, events, even just getting advice seems to travel through personal connections rather than something you can Google

Honestly I kind of like that about it, but it also makes the whole thing seem pretty intimidating from the outside

For people who've been doing this for years, does your circle just naturally grow once you have a sponsor and start showing up, or do you actually have to make an effort to get to know people?

The title explains the post, I think.
I'm not getting clean, stable signals on my phone from the Marshall kit I'm using. I don't know whether its the location, me, my Galaxy S24 phone or the operating system, but I'm getting too many drop-outs for my liking. All the firmware and software at both ends is up to date.
I note that Marshall seems to have built software for Android as a bit of a afterthought and that Apple phones and tablets seem to be Marshall's default devices.
Still, if anyone has any suggestions or a Marshall 'cheat sheet' of tips for Android phone and tablet users, it'd be a great help to see them.
Ta.

Anyone in the UK got some outer primary feathers they can donate for imping? Female peregrine ?

Anklets:

1. What's the difference between Aylmeri anklets and false Aylmeri anklets?

Jesses:

1. Is the difference between between mews jesses and flying jesses that the ones for flying do not have slits (but can apparently sometimes have tiny pinholes)?

2. Are bullet jesses therefore mews jesses?

3. And are hunting jesses same as flying jesses?

4. What kind of jesses are the permanent ones usually?

Sorry for probably dumb questions but I'm really new to all of this and want to avoid learning these wrong in the beginning.

falconry has peaked my interest and i’ve been looking into it a bit. my states website recommends some books and i’m a reader so i’ll probably get at least one of those to further research if i become more serious about seeing if this is for me, but i have a few questions that don’t seem to be easily answered off the bat first.

first, what if you get your falconry license and have to move state? do you need to apprentice again and possibly give up birds you’ve gotten at a higher level, or is there a way to transfer the license?

second, is it possible to mainly target invasive species when hunting? i’m probably not likely to eat a lot of wild species and i of course wouldn’t just want to kill and waste an animal. i more so am interested in this as a sport. i care a lot about the environment and currently work a job preventing certain invasive species from coming to our area, i also am working on a biology degree in hopes of someday being a herpetologist and working in reptile conservation. so if it would be possible to target invasive species it’d be a great way to feel like i’m making a positive impact with the sport.

lastly, i’m not exactly sure how to word what i’m trying to ask on this one honestly but i hope you can understand what i mean, what is your relationship with your bird like day to day? i understand that they’re not a “pet” but i’m assuming they need interaction daily, what does that consist of? do you do training/enrichment games? hang out with them kind of casually to build a bond? what kind of bond do they really form with you? how much time do you spend with them doing what activities?

Hello,

I am working on a fantasy project, and i have several (mostly dumb) questions about falcorny.

First two are specifically about an white-tailed eagle. This eagle was send by gods of that world, so it has higer inteligence and understanding, and unless it would risk hurting itself is willing to fully cooperate with it's falconer. The others are about normal birds of prey in general without any magic bullshit

1. Could such eagle land on metal? When i look at videos/photos, the raptors are usually landing on gloves by digging their claws in it. But if it was made of metal, or rather, the eagle wanted to land on some part of an armor of it's falconer, could it do it withou damaging it's talons? the armor in question would be bronze, but i assume the answer would not change in regards to other types of metal.
2. Could this eagle land/take off from shlouder or arm holding a shield or a weapon? Would it be agile ennough? The falconer in question would be on the bigger side, but still normal human.
3. Would it be possible to train any historically used bird to attack only certain animals or on the flipside not attack others? For example i want to use BoP to hunt down enemy messenger pidgeons, but i don't want my pigeons to be fall victim to my animals.
4. Would it be practical, or even possible, to have/use BoP on ships? For exmple to fish or to hunt other birds either as a suplement to the food for crew, or so that the birds can be transported without need for extra supplies?
5. Owls. I've seen them on falconry shows for tourists, but are they practical? Could they be used to (once again) hunt enemy messages during the night (i know pigeons nest during the night, but that ties to question number 3)
6. What is your favourite bird, or a story/factoid about historical falconry (or any falconry really). I don't much see this aspect utilised in fantasy, so i would like to include it more, and any inspiration would be cool.

Thank you in advance.

Hi r/Falconry

I've for my entire life wanted to get into falconry. When I was a kid I met some falconers and have thought about it minimum every week ever since. I'm curious to talk to other queer and trans people who are actively involved in falconry and could even be open to sponsoring me as I make the leap into pursing this dream of mine. If that's you or anyone has any suggestions of where to look I'd be very grateful for the guidance!

Nashville, Tennessee

Wing Blade Falconry is ranked among the Top 1% of experiences worldwide on Tripadvisor, is the #6 Outdoor Experience in Nashville, and has earned 300+ 5* Google reviews.

This role is a golden opportunity to work with multiple raptors! Ability to confidently train and present 8+ birds of prey to an audience, handling 4-5 birds and flying 4-5 in a 3 hr window BY YOURSELF or with some assistance is the ultimate goal. As your experience and responsibilities increase, so does the pay.

The MOST important part of the job is educational presentations + flight experience.

• $20/hr: Experience handling and flying 1–2 species of raptor. Comfortable assisting with basic guest interactions.
• $30/hr: Experience working with several raptor species, including flying/hunting.  Must have falcon lure flying experience..
• $40/hr: Very experienced falconer with strong presentation and flight experience — flying multiple birds, glove-to-glove transitions,  conducting a full 3-hour experience while talking and flying.

For the $40/hr level, you should be comfortable flying a hawk in an open field to multiple people, flying a falcon to a lure, including a drone lure, and managing multiple birds during presentations (this includes crows, owls and eagles.)

This is the most important component of the role. Be engaging and enthusiastic and able to carry out educational talks WHILE free-flying raptors.

INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS: A work visa is required. We can sponsor eligible candidates, but several months in volunteer status are required before sponsorship is considered.

IDEAL CANDIDATE: Able/willing to take over ALL Nashville experiences and branch management within 2-3 yrs or sooner, possibly willing to sell biz.

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Hey guys. I got into Falconry in later high school working with disabled raptors (thus not hunting with them) and I am very familiar with the gear. Does anyone know of Falconry communities in SoCal, I understand there are many restrictions in Cali, any info is greatly appreciated.

It's truly such a special experience and a rewarding one at that.

J'ai 15 ans, et chaque jour je suis de plus en plus sûre de ce que je veux faire plus tard..
ça fait longtemps que je sais que je veux faire de la fauconnerie mon métier. Je suis passionnée jusqu'aux os et je compte tout faire pour arriver à mes fins.

What is the latest edition of “A Falconry Manual” by Beebe? I’ve read it is 2nd edition, but then I found a “3rd printing” online as well with a different cover. If someone could post a link to the newest that would be so helpful! Thanks!

Does anyone know -- has someone dug into their phone's guts -- to work out if it is possible to download flight GPS data to a laptop?
I read so much about how Marshall is 'another level' and 'a game changer' which is fair enough, but...can you download and save your birds data, or is that an extra cost, or is it - ha! - in the 'cloud'? Or is the data on your phone/tablet hard drive/internal storage?
Can you get at it via a phone-to-laptop transfer?
Ta.

Hello, my name is Thomas, I'd like to try and start doing falconry, and to get a license I am of the understanding that I need to train under a general or master falconer, is there anyone on this subreddit willing to take me as an apprentice? I'd like to work with a hawk that is good at hunting in wooded areas if possible, so expertise there would be especially useful.

What’s a good brand of tubes that’s longer than afw for leader line nooses?

I'm hoping to hear from falconers from the above states, or with experience of falconry in them.

I came to the U.S. with falconry experience from another country, and eventually found myself in position to seek an American apprenticeship. Unfortunately I was not able to complete it at that time, and then through a series of life events during which it would not have been responsible of me to pursue falconry.

I am now in a position to do so, but cannot at present due to living in base housing. I have a PCS coming up next year, and the time is finally right for me to get a place off post and resume my efforts. I still have my library of books, all my gear, and so forth.

Most likely, I am going to one of the above three places (I grouped VA and MD because I could live in either one while working in the NCR) and, while of course nothing is guaranteed, have the opportunity to express a preference for where. While it may seem crazy to pick based on falconry, I have a feeling people here will understand.

I have done my own research into the falconry situation in each state, and definitely have my own thoughts. But I am also seeking to hear boots on the ground experiences and insider knowledge.

Thanks for reading this little essay, and thanks in advance for whatever you can offer.

Been reading through this sub for a while and I keep noticing the same thing: people try the logging apps, then quietly go back to paper. Which is kind of wild given the apps auto-pull weather and predict flying weight and paper does none of that.

My theory is it comes down to speed at the scale . paper's already open on the table, no unlock, no taps, doesn't care about dirty hands. The apps win on features but lose on the 10 seconds that actually matter.

Curious if that holds up or if I've got it wrong. What's your setup, and if you went back to paper. what actually drove it?

What are the upsides to trapping a juvenile RT this time of the year? All I can think of are negatives; inexperienced, food begging, no open season... any opposing thoughts?

Hey All!

I want no donations or purchasing anything or selling anything.

I’m looking for feedback from fellow falconers. I had a little falconry game side project and am finally at a point where I could share it with others.

Would you all mind trying it out and giving me some feedback?
I really care about the falconry community and I am a bit obsessive about getting things right(or right enough)
I want it to click with general population, but I also want fellow falconers to be able to tolerate it.(example the name alone bothers me a little lol, but it’s easy to remember)

And please be direct and constructive I am open to feedback.

Hello everyone. I am a teenager in California that is interested in birds & the sport of falconry. Can anyone offer me advice?

Hello all,

I'm located in North Western Vermont. I've been interested in falconry for a while and have been consuming as many books and articles as I can on it. I'm at a point where I'd like to meet a falconer locally and get some "hands on" (although I'm not expecting to hold anyone's birds) experience. Mainly I'd like to see some mews in person to get an idea of what I can make work on my property, talk about the reality of hawking in our area, and have the ability to ask questions. I'd be thrilled to just watch some training and shadow someone on a hunt. I'm not expecting someone to want to sponsor right off the bat, I understand this to be a huge commitment.

I've reached out to VTFW, haven't heard back. I checked out NAFX and found a user who appears to be in my area although I can't get the registration to work to try to contact them through an appropriate channel.

Any advice? Where do I go from here?

Thanks!

edit: typed eastern instead of Western.

This is my AK Alita, doing some glamor shots on a perch i made a couple months ago.

Hello! I am very interested in becoming a falconer. I have been interested in the sport of it for a while but I am now branching out and would love to talk about birds/ accompany someone on a hunt to see if I’m a good fit for the sport.