AZbowhntr Report post Posted November 19, 2015 I am impressed. That has to take a ton of time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saguaro Report post Posted November 19, 2015 How long will a healthy one live? Do you need to take it to the Vet often for check ups? Are there common diseases for captive birds? Thanks for sharing, real cool stuff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cactusjack Report post Posted November 19, 2015 I should have gotten a falcon! So cool. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ready2hunt Report post Posted November 19, 2015 awesome. I think we all wanted a falcon growing up. Who wouldn't?! Thanks for sharing! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spooby Report post Posted November 19, 2015 How long will a healthy one live? Do you need to take it to the Vet often for check ups? Are there common diseases for captive birds? Thanks for sharing, real cool stuff. You have to know the diseases that are common in raptors. Part of the test you have to pass to get a falconry license. Wild birds live up to 5 years if they make it past the first year. Captive birds live up to 15 years 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted November 19, 2015 I got to go out with a falconer once, it was an awesome experience. He used a harris hawk to hunt rabbits around Tucson. Fun! It takes a ton of dedication to be a falconer! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3rd gen native Report post Posted November 19, 2015 As a kid growing up off of bell road in the sixties we used to trap sparrow hawks and try training them for sparrow hunting. It was quite the challenge to get one to hunt properly, males were the slugs, Females were fierce little hunters. This brings back a lot of memories GOOD POST!!!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spooby Report post Posted November 19, 2015 Well if anyone know of any areas that has decent rabbit population around west valley or north valley and wants to go out this weekend let me know. Need some new scenery! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arizona Griz Report post Posted November 19, 2015 As a kid growing up off of bell road in the sixties we used to trap sparrow hawks and try training them for sparrow hunting. I too had a Sparrow Hawk as a kid. Lived around 8 years and was very, very tame. Definitely a great sport and art. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hoghntr Report post Posted November 20, 2015 So cool! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hoghntr Report post Posted November 20, 2015 And a beautiful bird! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swivelhead Report post Posted November 21, 2015 Wish I knew a good place, I'd love to see a well trained bird work. When I was a kid I had a Coopers hawk then a redtail. Had no business having either as I was not mentored and did not know what I was doing. Keep posting, love to hear about your bird and your sport. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muledeerarea33? Report post Posted November 21, 2015 If you come to benson you can hunt at my place. I got a rabbit problem that the .22 takes care of but I'd rather see a trained bird do it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yotebuster Report post Posted November 22, 2015 This is so cool! Keep posting!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest 300ultramag. Report post Posted November 22, 2015 No range Finder needed. I'm in Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
