Falconers work with birds of prey to hunt smaller birds and wild animals in North Carolina. ... “The joke is we try to cram 4,000 years of falconry into eight hours,” Davenport-Rice said.

Only 119 people have permits to hunt using birds in Michigan. ... The sport is known as falconry, but it covers other birds of prey as well, including hawks, owls, even golden eagles.

Falconry is considered to be the oldest sport known to man. Its participants, called falconers, train birds of prey to hunt game. As Pamela Watts of Rhode Island PBS reports, it’s also a chance ...

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The practice of hunting with birds of prey is thought to stretch back thousands of years. In early nomadic societies, falconry was used to hunt animals to provide food and clothing in places such ...

Birds of prey are apex predators, ruling the skies with razor-sharp talons and wings giant enough to envelop a full-grown man ...

Nature expert Jack Hubley shared his thoughts on the enigmatic relationship between humans and birds of prey. "Why it works has been a mystery to me for 40 years. There's no reason it should work.

Government backs end to licensed ‘wild take’ of birds of prey for falconry A review of the practice concluded it is not necessary. Emily Beament. Thursday 06 March 2025 12:36 GMT.

BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio — The Ohio Falconry Association's annual end-of-season meet began Friday morning, with birds of prey and dogs preparing to hunt. This event marks the final meet for Mick ...

Richard Shores doesn’t like to walk away from the birds, glossy and alert, perched on his front lawn. Lagertha, a Harris hawk with a strong grip, keeps an eye on Shores’ dog, Bella. Bru… ...

How hunting with hawks and other birds of prey works in North Carolina. A falconry workshop made sure apprentice hopefuls know what they’re getting into.