When you first get started in falconry, it’s important that you acquire the right equipment, understand its purpose, and learn how to use it properly. One of the first pieces you’ll need to obtain is a hood for your raptor. The origins of falconry hoods go back to the Middle East and Europe during the… Read more »
Tag: Falconry for Beginners
Longwings, Broadwings, & Shortwings: What’s the Difference?
The most important tool in a falconer’s arsenal is, of course, their raptor. To find success in falconry—and truly experience the joy of the sport—you must care for, get to know, and build a relationship with your bird. Falconry has a long history behind it, and there are many different birds that have been used… Read more »
3 Things Every Aspiring Falconer Needs to Know
So, you want to get into falconry. Maybe you saw something about it online, witnessed a falconer in action, or just stumbled upon the fact that the sport even exists. However you got here, you’ve now discovered the one-of-a-kind magic of this ancient practice—and you want in! Getting into falconry isn’t like picking up a… Read more »