Falconry Hunting Outdoors
Falconry Hunting Outdoors
Falconry is the sport of hunting wild quarry with trained Falcons, Hawks and Eagles. This ancient sport is alive and well and can be found being practiced in most countries. In the United States the sport is highly regulated at both the State and Federal level. Other countries also maintain a permit systems to legally hunt with and house a Raptor. As with any hunting sport, always check with your local government on the legalities pertaining to the sport.
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The International Centre for Birds of Prey - Probably the most significant collection of Birds of Prey in the world, with around 300 birds of prey and owls. Leading the world in captive breeding, having bred 50 species so far.
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Sports as Art - Is Falconry an Art?
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Falconry Adventures - Falconry school and raptor breeding program.
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Gunflint Falconry Hunts - Smallgame hunting with a trained bird of prey; educational sessions available. Privately owned.
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Falconry Workshops - Based in Tuscania Italy in a farmhouse in the natural archaeological reserve of Tuscania, 7 day falconry courses.
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The Falconry Centre - Dedicated to over 200 birds of prey, falconry courses, breeding endangered species, rehabilitation facilities and bird control services. A pictorial virtual tour and webcams are available.
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The American Gamehawker - Includes "getting started" information, links, gallery, bookstore and other information of value for those interested in the Falconry in the USA.
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Isle of Skye Falconry - Features a range of birds from around the world, from a barn owl to an African Lanner falcon. Provides flying demonstrations and displays, courses, hawk walks and informative talks. Includes details, photos and contact information. Located in Kensaleyr
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Cumbrian Falconry - Promoting the ancient art of falconry through a full series of hands-on and interactive displays, events and courses. Includes details and contact information. Located in The Coniston Hall Estate near Skipton North Yorkshire, UK.
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Skyhigh Falconry - Traveling display of birds of prey located in Scotland. Falconry displays for any event, at any venue. Birds of prey for film and television productions.
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Yarakweb - International Falconry Portal supplying information for all Falconry and Raptor lovers.
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Independent Bird Register - Reunites lost, found, and stolen hawks, falcons, and owls. They issue uniquely-numbered rings for all birds of prey. Based in Warwick, UK.
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Richard III Society - Fifteenth Century Life: Falconry - An article on the origins and functions of medieval falconry by Shawn E. Carroll.
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Ireland's First School of Falconry - Specializes in lessons with Harris hawks and hawk walks at Ashford Castle. Includes details, photos, rates, shopping and contact information.
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Pacific Northwest Raptors - Specializes in training and working with captive-bred birds of prey, training their handlers and in educating the public about raptors.
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Silverband Falconry - Bird of Prey centre doing educational and family outings, Located in Cumbria.
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Falconry Canada - Roy Priest's Falconry Home Page contains information on; B.C. Falconry Clubs, links, pictures, Falconry mailing list, breed registry, books-videos and a trading post.
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Steven Jaremko's Falconry Page - Falconry and hawking photos, videos and illustrations. Beautiful shots of Steven's Harris.
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Falconhigh - Offers an interactive flying display of Eagle owls, kestrels, red-tailed hawks, Harris hawks, Saker and Gyr falcons, and Peregrine falcons. Includes venues and booking information.
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Alaska Falcons - White and Silver Gyrfalcons owned by Falconer Lee Merrick. Includes contact information and photographs.
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Dartmoor Hawking - Offering displays, 1/2 day experience, hunting days, talks and educational presentations. Includes booking and contact information. Based in Dartmoor National Park, UK.
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2009 Festival of Falconry home page - The official site for the 2009 Festival of Falconry to be held in Reading UK. All arrangements should be confirmed through this site only.
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Hawking Direct - Includes links, news, forums and book reviews.
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Raptor Repertoire - For the falconer and raptor rehabilitator. Includes message board, photographs and poetry.
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Gauntlet Birds of Prey - Specializing in courses and educational presentations for schools. Includes details, prices and contact information. Located in Knutsford, Cheshire, UK.
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Apprentice Falconry Forums - Active falconry message boards with topics from finding a sponsor to health and training.
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International Falconry Forum - A public discussion site for sharing knowledge and experience, helpline to track lost birds, and breeders showcase.
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Steve Wright Falconry - Details of Falconry Displays, Corporate Events and Hands-on Hawking Activities. Lists of books, articles.
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Yarak Birds of Prey - Based in South Oxfordshire, offering advice on falconry, raptor rescue, falconry equipment, and courses.
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The Falconry Directory - International Online Market Place for everything to do with Falconry.
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Birds of Prey by Accipiter Enterprises - Renaissance Faire falcon shows, public awareness lectures and demonstrations, falconry apprentice program, and workshops.
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Heart of England Raptors - Falconry courses, hawking parties, The Scottish Hawking Experience, online equipment store, map and schedule. Based in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, UK.
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The Modern Apprentice - Resource for falconers and raptor enthusiasts. Offers information on falconry, raptor care, health, and training.
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Falconry Pro - Falconry Information site with legislation links apprenticeship schemes etc.
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Kielder Water Bird of Prey and Falconry Centre - An opportunity to meet, see and hear Owls and Birds of Prey (falcons, hawks, buzzards, vultures) from around the world and learn about the ancient sport of falconry.
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Falconry Forum - Forum for falconers of all levels to talk about the sport.
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North American Falconers Exchange - A Falconry Discussion Forum aimed at bringing falconers together.
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Falconry Listserver - Private email list of falconers and others interested in the subject. Also available in digest form.
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Roger Crandall's Falconry Site - Falconry information, photos, and useful links.
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Castle Falconry - Falconry flying demonstrations, and hunting trips with Eagles, Barn Owls, Peregrine Falcons and Harris Hawks.
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PBS: A Falconer's Memoir - Counterpart to the TV special, Dan O'Brien explains the attraction and meaning of falconry today, more than 4000 years after it began in China. Classroom activities.
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Online Falconry - A site dedicated to the pursuit of modern falconry.
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Master of the Mews - Falconry display team recreating medieval and 15th century European falconry, also including re-enactments of British medieval battles and events.
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Italian Falconry Portal - Photos, videos, links, chat and information about falconry in Italy.
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The Cornish Birds of Prey Centre - A collection of over 50 birds of prey for you to see, with regular flying displays.
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Cheshire Falconry Centre - Find out about displays with birds of prey including Eagles, Owls, Kestrels, and Hawks.
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Raptor World Scotland - Scotland's newest visitor centre. With emphasis on education, its hands on approach provides an unforgettable day for all the family.
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Ridgeside Falconry - Mobile Falconry display team. Also pest control and tuition.
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Broadwings Birds of Prey - Offers raptor husbandry and management courses, school visits and weekend flying courses. Located in the UK.
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Perthshire Falconry Services - One of Scotland's foremost Falconry schools. Full information on all 21 species of British bird of prey, photos, bird calls, information on all our services and about our breeding program
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The Falconers Web - Articles on many aspects of falconry. Features health problems and care, captive breeding, and raptor management.
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Yahoo! Groups - Falconry - Index to various discussion groups covering the main Falconry Disciplines.
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UK Falconry - Countryside Hawking - Offering educational visits, displays, courses, photos, booking and contact information.
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Raptor's Nest - Directory of links for raptors and related falconry items and websites.
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Amews Falconry - Lantra accredited centre for training in Hampshire, UK. Find out about courses, hunting days, and events.
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Owl fact forum - Owl Forum with information on Keeping, Breeding, Buying and Hunting with Owls
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Apprentice Falconry - Includes an introduction to the sport, stories, equipment, photos, FAQs, message board, links and contact information.
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Devon Bird of Prey Centre - Offers demonstrations and classes for beginner falconers. Provides description of services, photos, and events schedule.
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Ancient Falconry - An article that investigates the role of falconry and the origins of domestication dating back to the 8th century BC by Keith Dobney.
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Falconry and more - Information on Falconry and various Hunting Disciplines related to Falconry
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