For all the people commenting that they want a hawk themselves...please keep in mind that this is a HUNTING sport. These animals make crummy pets, and should not be treated as such. Hawks have no affection for their handlers. Rather, falconry is all about killing things with your bird (to be blunt). So, if you are willing to dedicate your lifestyle to hunting with your bird, go for it! If you are looking into the sport just to have a cool pet, falconry probably isn't right for you.

@westernevils

5 жыл бұрын

Could you teach it to attack specific people? asking for a friend. :D

@vicortiz5105

5 жыл бұрын

Avi well said

@CrypticRite

5 жыл бұрын

Well spoken. I'm half native American, so I can get special licenses for falconry, and when I speak to others about it, there mind thinks more about pet keeping vs training a hunting pet.

@rjiggy07

5 жыл бұрын

@@CrypticRite It is a hunting companion in that bird. That hawk lives to hunt, period. They think of nothing else, well except for spring time. YOU are her avenue for a "good" day in the field. She's like a hound, she'll go into yarak just to see you with "the" vest on. She'll caww softly, she will take a submissive posture, unless she's a accipiter, then it's a whole different story! She will be like, NOW, NOW, lets hunt!!!!!! And if you aren't mindful, you will need a little benzidine before you head out! I have seen joy in the eyes of my hawks at the sound of the rabbit in their talons! One of my Redtails caught a cottontail by it's ass as it was diving into a hole, I pulled on her and the bunny came out attached to her. It was a good day. We both ate well. But I digress. Hunting season is one thing, I knew a lot of Falconers that would trap a bird in the fall, hunt through the winter and hack back in the spring and not intermew through the summer. It really depends on how you and the bird get along. It's kind of like a woman that you met and don't know or do know, if you want to spend more time with her. If so, then the whole spring hormones, the molting, the vitamins and the exercise on the creance… daily, because she's "fed up"... it's wonderful, I've done it for many a year, but it is a time burden. As opposed to taking that lightening out of the sky, dancing with it for a couple months, then sending it back to the sky.

@MrGlickClick

5 жыл бұрын

Partly false. My dad was a master falconer for geez maybe 30+ years. Although I never got the bug for falconry I did learn a few things and observed a companionship one of the hawks developed for my dad. The younger you get them the more likely they can get that way. But it is true that they arent like domestic pets per se. My dad has spent a daily routine with his hawks and it is VERY time-consuming. (and yes he did hunt with it for it's food)

I'm also a licensed falconer. You did a good job of showing the trapping process and respect for wildlife. You will enjoy every part of falconry, it is an amazing journey with these majestic beings.

@jacobrawles8687

5 жыл бұрын

Are falcons the only ones you can train? Could you train a crow like a falcon?

@SmallSpoonBrigade

5 жыл бұрын

Isn't this illegal though? You can't captured wild birds in the US and haven't been able to do so legally for the last nearly 20 years. It's why you don't see people with pet crows or ravens any longer unless they're from other countries. The Federal government won't let you keep migratory birds.

@zukexanthro885

5 жыл бұрын

@@jacobrawles8687 You could theoretically train a crow like a falcon, but you wouldn't be able to really.. hunt with them, more than likely. Crows aren't meant for piercing with talons which provide quick kills, which also keep the falcon safe from being hurt by their prey. Even which young chicks a crow typically has to peck at them for a while before they can kill and eat them. Hawks, falcons, and eagles can be trained in the concept of falconry. I've heard you can train owls too, but its already hard training normal raptors, and owls are even more difficult.

@zukexanthro885

5 жыл бұрын

@@SmallSpoonBrigade Its not illegal if done for the purpose of hunting, and you've gone through the steps of getting an apprentice liscense (Which requires taking a test, which in some areas if you get less than an 80% result in a failure to pass) as well as a mentor for two years before you can become a general practitioner. Sometimes you won't even get a mentor for years. You also have to have a yearling because past a yearling the bird's chances of survival increase dramatically, some say they get harder to calm down, and they typically haven't migrated yet.

@jessepadilla5919

5 жыл бұрын

If you get a license from the Fish and Wildlife, you are able to take certain kinds of raptors from the wild in their first year for the purpose of falconry, many times releasing them back to the wild after that season. Once graduated to general class, you can continue to do the same or you can purchase a number of different species from a breeder. Those birds didn't come from the wild and can't be released back to the wild.

I found my Red tail alongside the road in northern California. Her wing was injured and she was emaciated. Dad stopped the car, I threw a blanket over her and picked her up and we took her to the vet. The vet treated her wing and gave us the bad news. She would never fly normally again and we had to make a big decision, do we take care of her or should he put her down. Put her down, no way! We stopped by the grocery store and got her some stew meat. Dad found a falconry book the next day and I learned how to care for her and feed her. We lived on a farm, so there were lots of mice to catch, so she ate well. I learned though trial and error what not to do with my hands and still have a few scars. I made her jesse's and a hood. And bought a mail order glove. She lived in the old chicken coop with a big glass window with chicken wire on the inside of the window. I built her an outside perch with a long leash and would put her outside after school before dark. After three months she allowed me to place my hand behind the back of her head and even scratch her without trying to bite me. During the rainy season I would go into the chicken coop, sit on a chair and do my homework. Often I would read to her out loud just to get her used to my voice and attempt to break her boredom. I would also groom her/pet her, so she had some kind of one on one personal touching like she would have received from a mate. When she sat on my shoulder, she loved to pull my hair and nibble on my ear. She never bit me, but oh those talons were deadly. After a year of practice she learned to glide approx 30 feet. But she never flew again. She loved to ride on my shoulder when I rode my bicycle, with a short line to her jesse's of course. I would put my head down while riding the old ten speed and she would stretch out her wings to feel the wind. Sadly, she never allowed anyone else near her unless I was nearby. I could have used some time off. She passed away after 12 years. The vet we took her two said she was at least two years old due to her adult plumage. I was 13 when I found her and 25 when she died. Taking care of her was quite a commitment, but I will never regret it. I still miss her. I would never trap a raptor, because I want them to be free. During the time I was growing up, I rehabilitated a barn owl and a male red tail which were injured. I deliberately gave them as little human contact as possible and released them both. Was she a pet? No. She did her best to endure a difficult life, and often showed me affection as I did with her. I later learned the term 'imprinting." She had imprinted on me and saw me as someone who would protect and feed her as well as someone she could trust. Sadly, many red tails die during their first two years of life due to hitting utility lines, getting caught in wire fences, or being hit by cars.

@ANGELxINxDESARKNS

4 жыл бұрын

Amazing story, thanks for sharing.

@mayaclair.e

4 жыл бұрын

this is such a cool story, seriously :) thanks for sharing!

@MohOneTV

4 жыл бұрын

I am not crying, your are 😭😭

@d.pedersen5504

4 жыл бұрын

Damn you onions!

@cryptolegend6803

4 жыл бұрын

@@d.pedersen5504 Serious onions

I appreciate that this is something licensed and closely moderated. I wish the USA would do the same with reptile ownership. Honestly, when I heard you say you were catching a hawk I thought I'd be anti this, but after reading the info and listening I get it. If this didn't require a license then I would be against it, but I appreciate that this is something that is helping keep species alive that otherwise would have gone extinct without helpful human intervension.

@cryptolegend6803

4 жыл бұрын

It is great they are so protected. I only wish they would ease up on falconers. I would say most people in the sport truly care and the rules and regulations on them are sometimes over the top. But that's ok, keeps them safe at the end of the day.

@Imugi007

Жыл бұрын

It's not easy to get a license either. It's not something he mentioned in the video, but you can't just go out and get a license. You need to find a sponsor, and mentor under a trained falconer. Falconry, and hunting in general, goes a long way to protecting species. The money from licenses goes straight to conservation. I mean if you think about it, who wants these animals to stick around more than the hunters? If the animals go extinct, so does their sport. That's why there's limits to the number you can hunt, and seasons when you can and can't hunt. Now I know there's some bad eggs out there, but those aren't hunters, they're poachers, and fuck poachers.

I just wanted to say thank you so much for sharing your initial journey with Carol. I've been interested in falconry for over a decade now and still really want to get into it but my life style needs to change a bit to accommodate the care and working of a bird. But it's so awesome to see someone new to the sport finally get their first bird and share their views as well as educating about the sport. Carol is so beautiful and I can't wait to see more videos of her!

@wendybarnes4930

3 жыл бұрын

You have made a good choice in waiting for the right time to take up this amazing ancient sport Emily. Its sad that the sport is dying out as few have the time required, patience, facilities or interest in pursuing falconry. My wife and I have had various birds of prey for decades, and I was one of only two falconry sponsors in the state of Oregon, just not many people are interested these days. +

@fgb3126

3 жыл бұрын

Amen!

Very nice. As a retired Game Warden I must say this is a very informative video. Keep up the good work. Thanks.

@Apache-Adventures

4 жыл бұрын

Dang you said, even owning a feather is illegal? Even if its found just layin on the ground?

@canberradogfarts

3 жыл бұрын

@@Apache-Adventures well, depends...The Native Peoples have many prescriptions allowing/encouraging THEIR possession of feathers and in some cases, live birds as recognition of their cultural heritage. Nitwit european wannabe, not so much. As Brad said, rightfully we are required to be licensed which requires (OH-MUH-GERD) education, skill, ability, desire to conserve. If doing right by the bird is not tour intent, you're not gonna get past the licensing. If you get caught collecting without proper licensure or DOCUMENTED heritage, you can literally loose your house AND spend a bunch of years in a FEDERAL prison.

@parksalot7669

3 жыл бұрын

@@canberradogfarts So only Natives can collect feathers. Thats retarded.

Yo that bird was standing so still when he was talking that I thought it was a statue until it moved its head lol.

@rubaiyatmehedi9337

4 жыл бұрын

Lmao

@fgb3126

3 жыл бұрын

Me too!

@user-fj8gc3mf8s

Ай бұрын

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Perfect- You got all the checkboxes on explaining why falconry is very good for the birds. It's a symbiotic relationship that we should be proud of and encourage. This was great, man. Keep up the great work! :)

@daisymay6505

3 жыл бұрын

Why the hell did you come here just to hate it’s clearly stated in the title what is in the video if you didn’t like it, nobody forced you to watch it

@gabe2928

3 жыл бұрын

@Marque Markofthebeast I'm a wildlife conservation biologist. I know the "selfish desires of man" when I see it. And falconry isn't about that at all, it's about man and bird working together until they part ways and the bird continues its life path alone, smarter, stronger, and better equipped to survive. If you did your research on the subject before hating, you would know that. I hope you will be open minded enough to learn more about falconry so that this hate you carry can leave you, and peace can take its place.

@mafiacopies

3 жыл бұрын

@@gabe2928 what a load of crap..... !Does the bird have a say in the matter....? NOPE Neither did the Native Americans or slaves.......!

@michaellatham4890

2 жыл бұрын

@@mafiacopies 5:20 Except he literally says in the video that the bird does have a choice and could fly off anytime it wanted.

@amandathemystic1828

22 күн бұрын

Leftoids will find literally anything to bitch about. And then make it political. lol

This is so cool...I never comment on youtube videos, but Max, your stuff is unique! Love that you talk about more than just your truck and overlanding.

Khan: What is best in life? Mongol: The open steppe, a fleet horse, a falcon at your wrist and the wind in your hair.

@thedevilsadvocate5210

5 жыл бұрын

"Nay," responded the Kahn, "to crush your enemies, to see them fall at your feet -- to take their horses and goods and hear the lamentation of their women. That is best."

@robertknighton9408

5 жыл бұрын

@Steve Slade Remember the part in the video where he said educate yourself before commenting?

@tonyjackson5115

5 жыл бұрын

Mongols practice falconry with golden eagles. So badass.

@thesiousmatrell1994

5 жыл бұрын

Conan Wrong to crush your enemies see them driven before you and hear the lemindations of their women

I love how his wife is like "I'm a good falconer!" She is an awesome example of supporting your spouse

I learned a lot from this video, and seeing your enthusiasm was so contagious!

The way Ive always seen such things, as long as the animals physical, mental, an emotional health is takin care of, there is nothing wrong with workin with them to hunt. I am glad u not only gave us this info, but that u are for the hawk in every way she needs :-)

It is people like you that keep me from losing my faith in humanity. Thank you & keep up the good work

Absolutely awesome! I am very happy to see people helping and becoming family with falcons, and other such animals, so the friendships and benefits can create new horizons! Glad you decided to take on such a commitment and share it with us!!

Incredible. Love seeing how gentle and respectful you are with her. You really showed a lot of empathy and seem to understand how she thinks.

I never knew that they were released back into the wild or that they were caught being able to fly. I always assumed falconers raised them as babies or something. Learn something new every day I guess. Thanks for the info! This video was really cool. Also love the adorable gerbils!

@stevek.3039

5 жыл бұрын

Releasing them back is just a tale.

@orkboy59

5 жыл бұрын

@Chad Klaren My dad was a falconer when I was growing up. I have seen this happen. We were out hunting on day and one of his Harris Hawks decided not to come back. It was a bummer, but its part of being a falconer.

@DoctorSess

5 жыл бұрын

Madeline U as far as I understand in the U.S. you’re legally required to trap a wild hawk but in other countries like the U.K. for example it’s illegal to trap a wild raptor so they do raise them from eggs.

@CrossbredManiac

Жыл бұрын

@@DoctorSess as an apprentice, you MUST catch or else it is illegal. Once you become a general falconer/master Falconer, you can purchase from vendors/breeders. They have you trap a wild bird first because it will be harder to train and it tests ability and determination of the falconer for the career. It's an incredible process, though, and it's always the birds choice on if they want to stay or not... As long as the falconer permits it.

So glad I found this video and that you plan on doing a series on this. Falconry has always been something I was curious about. Thanks for sharing.

Max thanks for taking the time to make these videos. You have a great way about you and your style. My wife and I live in Saudi and see the falcons here along with these trainers. It is remarkable to witness the love and respect that I shared between the falcons and the trainers.

At first I thought that this was a terrible person doing terrible things to a beautiful bird but after hearing that the bird would be free flying and he had Professional help I realised she would be able to do all the things a wild bird would be able to do. She also had the benefit of food when needed, Health care and shelter.

@Friday_WasTaken

5 жыл бұрын

indeed kudos to max. very professional and informative

@tomp538

5 жыл бұрын

The reality for this bird is that she won (hawk) life's lottery. With the worms she had, she probably would have not made it through winter. Far as a terrible person; people that run puppy mills are far more terrible and immoral. edit: I am not saying or implying that Maxx is a bad person for catching this Redtail Hawk.

@graphguy

5 жыл бұрын

At first I thought you were going to be another snowflake...... still sound like one, but with some help.

@angeliparraguirre7329

5 жыл бұрын

Someone got *ROGERED*

This is one of the best falconry videos I’ve ever seen, your hawk is magnificent.

@Twilightbard

5 жыл бұрын

Maxx Powell you’re welcome! I’m excited to see more of her.

@fishmut

5 жыл бұрын

I absolutely agree, Maxx can’t wait to see more falconry videos , especially training them and handling the dos and donts what to do what not to do etc , love this video keep them coming 🙏

I've always read about it, but have never been able to witness it. Thank you!!!

Your wife is a stunner, and apparently brings luck in trapping wherever she goes. Good hunting!

@franchisefred4066

3 жыл бұрын

Amazing!!! You sound like those types of single guys that are willing to have an affair with a married woman 😱👈🏼😂

This was a really cool video to watch. Thank you for sharing. And good luck to you on your falconry endeavor!

Looking to start my falconry journey honoring my Scottish roots. You are most certainly part of the inspiration. Thank you for making these vids!

I'm really looking forward to following your journey with Carol. I used to tag along with a gal that hunted with a Harris hawk and a couple of mini dachshunds and it was amazing to watch and be allowed to participate. Raptors are fascinating creatures and the falconry life is an intense love affair between man and bird. Keep these videos coming!

I really like how you took the time to flesh out _why_ you did everything you did. I learned a lot and I'm looking forward to not only learning more about raptors, but about how falconry can help wildlife.

I love how genuinely excited you are about conservation ❤

What an amazing conservation project. I had no idea how falconry worked, thank you for the education.

Thanks for educating these people I bet if you didn’t say “educate yourself before you post a comment”, the hate comments would have just rolled in like crazy

@JesseRizo

5 жыл бұрын

Maxx Powell 😂👍exactly

@FakeMoonRocks

5 жыл бұрын

How'd he know the bird was there, at the side of the road, and he'd be able to just walk up and capture it? Feel free to say, "Watch the video, dipshit." But realize this; I did take the time to read the video description. I hope he keeps it away from those big, white wind turbines, with the long swooping blades.

@40intrek

5 жыл бұрын

These people??

@deantape2759

5 жыл бұрын

@polar bear animals that have been around thousands of years do go extinct due to new human constructs like vehicles and pesticides dude thats just a fact. When you take a struggling species into your own care as a falconer you are almost guaranteeing that birds survival to a point it can reproduce and increase their population. Not to mention using it to hunt non native introduced pests further benefits the environment.

@stevesaquatopia8291

5 жыл бұрын

@polar bear the bird looks pretty content after only 4 days. Not to mention her lifespan just potentially doubled. Most wild animals start out with worms and other parasites. Living 5 years in the wild is no easy task for any creature. She looks relaxed she is not stressed she is well fed and on top of that doesn't have to deal with parasites anymore. Sounds like a win win. Her life just got alot better. No more cold damp weather.. I don't know if you watched it until the end but please do if you haven't because you are letting your hate for white people impede your actual ability to see what is going on between him and the hawk. They are both trusting each other and the rewards for her are incredible. Stop being so racist.

Dude I'm very impressed by how much thought you put into this as well as all the effort that went into making this video to share the knowledge. That certainly helps the conservation efforts in a much better way than writing misinformed comments on the internet which I am sure there will be. Keep up the good work :)

Thanks for sharing your experience! I had the opportunity to work with a Falconer when I was a kid and I'll never forget the thrill of the winged hunt and the anxiety we felt searching for a bird at dusk after an unsuccessful hunt. Very excited for you!

Love the video Max! Keep em coming

"educate yourself before you leave a comment" hahahhahahahahahahaha good luck!! props for mentioning it tho ps great channel, subscribed

This video is awesome! You did a great job of explaining everything! I’ve always been super interested in falconry, awesome to see your here in Washington as well!

Absolutely enjoyed watching this video ! Thank you for sharing !

I had the privilege of knowing a licensed falconer in the mid 1980s. He took me squirrel hunting and it was an incredible experience. Magnificent creatures.

I’m 15 and I’ve always been interested in falconry so please keep making these videos

@busybees.r.c.1836

4 жыл бұрын

Same

@ilovegunsandhuntingandradi5912

3 жыл бұрын

same

Your passion for education and sensitivity for the subject matter was really unexpected, but appreciated. Thanks for sharing this experience.

Hey! Great videos of you guys and Carroll! I'm also an apprentice falconer. We trapped s male red tail on Feb 7 (late in the season) I plan on hunting this weekend for the 1st time. It's been great so far! Thanks for sharing your experience with Carol! I'm in Oklahoma btw.

I was waiting for this 👍

12:20 A sentence you don't hear every day. . . "set her [the hawk] next to the baby on the pillow". Okay, I'm in >>>>> [SUBSCRIBED]

You and your family is my favorite new channel on KZread! I am absolutely fascinated by this falconry thing. It's new to me. Thank you for educating me and so many others. I love when you guys put a new vid up and can't wait to see Carol hunting! You seem like you were made for this! Good job!

this was a awesome vid! I just caught your channel today and wow, I have learned a lot from just this vid. thank you! when I was young my friends dad was the local falconer who was called in when a big bird was ever in a place it shouldn't have been.. he raised hawks and I was always in awe when he would bring out his big hawk. it was awesome to see them hunt together. hope all goes well with this experience!

Oh, this was an excellent introduction to a thing I’d never have expected to be so fascinated by.

Thanks so much for this. Had no idea Red Tails had such a hard time out there. Looking forward to seeing Carol's progress.

@angeliparraguirre7329

5 жыл бұрын

Depends where in the us. In their historic range they are doing well, but I dont dount that elsewhere, they have many threats.

Very inspiring, have wanted to do this myself since I was a kid. Carol is blessed to have found you and I’m sure you will do your best to provide an exceptional experience of life!

Great work bro! On so many levels, awesome video!

What a magnificent creature - thank you for treating her with respect.

alright bro, you changed my opinion on falconry. top notch content, good luck to you

So cool! Thank you for sharing and congratulations on your new Hawk!

Came fro the thumbnail, stayed for the vid. Good content man, love what you're doing. You've earned a subscriber.

Welcome to the world of falconry! I remember when I got my first redtail. its been 16 years for me and it feels like yesterday. Maybe we might see each other at a falconry meet one of these days. Congrats.

I too am a licensed falconer but in Colorado. After trapping, I hood them immediately and wrap the talons. I was approached by die hards who insisted I was permanently harming the bird. Of course, we know that's not true but falconry has been the most interesting and rewarding endeavor ever. Great video!

@Flippen87

5 жыл бұрын

Where did you get your start I'd like to get into falconry with my son been researching this almost 3years now and just wondering where to begin...also in Colorado

@rjiggy07

5 жыл бұрын

you are full of chalk.

@virulan5714

5 жыл бұрын

@@rjiggy07 Why do you think he's lying? His profile pic is literally him and a bird.

@rjiggy07

5 жыл бұрын

@@virulan5714 I am not saying that he is lying, I'm saying that I don't agree with his method of casting a fresh trapped hawk. I guess I'm one of the "die hards who insist he is permanently harming the bird". He is not physically harming the bird, but mentally. When banding or trapping for another, it's fine, because that bird will never forget the face, the voice of that person that did that to it. EVER. Been there done that and will never do it again. The psychology of a bird of prey is a tough study to understand for most. Hence the apprenticeship program, but, that's not perfect either... que sera sera....

@somekid7867

5 жыл бұрын

@@rjiggy07 so uh... did you watch the video?

This is the video I needed in my life to complete most my understanding in knowledge of falconry. This is amazing!

So I've watched this video about 400 times and love it. Its awesome to see how the process is done. Thanks for sharing your experience with us.

Awesome dude cant wait to follow along on this adventure

This was very eye opening for me! Thanks so much for making this video... I’m definitely going to begin the process of becoming involved and getting educated so that One day I have the qualifications to have a falcon like her!

Hadn't thought much about this sport for 30ish years, when we had a new neighbor training his hawk. Excellent video and info, and looking forward to seeing you and Carol's development.

Wow, thanks for documenting this. What an experience!

This is the true heart of falconry, read about it and always wanted to do it. Your doing a great thing Maxx, carry on...

@notyouraveragetuber

5 жыл бұрын

This is NOT the heart of falconry. Falconry is not about catching hawks. It's about training hawks to catch game.

@dilloncwwaters4442

5 жыл бұрын

Aaron Allred What a pointless comment. First of all you don’t get to decide what the true heart of falconry is to him. Second, when you wake up in the morning from now on make sure you watch your cereal really good to make sure no one is shitting in it.

@notyouraveragetuber

5 жыл бұрын

Dilloncw - Actually, state law has decided. Falconry is narrowly defined in state law as I’ve stated above. Trapping a bird does not make a falconer. Catching game does. Have a nice day.

@dilloncwwaters4442

5 жыл бұрын

Aaron Allred and yet what you said still isn’t true, weird right? YOU don’t get to decide what the heart of falconry is to a singular person I don’t care what definition you find. It has its own meaning to every person just as everything else in life does. You also have a nice day.

I raised 3 from chics to adulthood when I was 9 in calif. Beautiful birds and good friends!

This is so amazing to watch. Thank you guys for this video.

Great video. It’s well done and the quality is fantastic. Good luck with Carol. It’s amazing to think that the birds you see out in the wild calm down in such a short period of time. I’m sure she will be a good teacher!

My thoughts watching 30sec of the video: Let's move on from old tradition and grow as intellectual humans and realize We need more hawks in the wild rather than in your house. And the wilderness is where they belong. My thoughts watching 6min of the video: Wow I was wrong and uneducated. This is an incredible thing that there can be a bond between bird and human at all. It is amazing that the birds can also have the best of both world if you look at it like that. Also did not know about how falconry played such a role in helping the Peregrine Falcon and did not know anything about the statistics of the survival rate of the Red Tailed Hawk and the many obstacles they face daily. My thoughts at the end of the video: Already looked up how to get a falconry license but not 100% sure if I want to get involved but have a great respect for the people who take the time and effort to do research like this and share it with he world to educate people on topics like this. Very informative and educational video that I learned a great deal from and it feel good to have had my mind opened to something I thought I knew about. Thank you for this video and taking time to educate people on this topic.

@geyotepilkington2892

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah at first I was like oh this prick stealing a bird but never mind! Cool stuff.

@keithcarman5381

4 жыл бұрын

If hawks and falcons were left in the wild where they belong...In no time there would be NO hawks or Falcons due to human ignorance with pest spray and disease. Look ahead 40 yrs....

@jesusisalive3227

4 жыл бұрын

If you would of watched more than 30 seconds of the video you would of learned that falconry has helped save these birds from extinction. But you know its your choice to stay ignorant!

@frogtownresidentsopposingg767

4 жыл бұрын

yeay White man saving the world again ! leave the wildlife alone, falconry and any other "practice" such as this should be banned for ever, poor animals taken and kidnapped and torture from their natural habitat for what ? to entertain a bunch of looser, one thing is to conduct studies to understand and preserve this beautiful creatures and another totally different to kidnap them for fun, no one need to watch more than 30 seconds to understand that this practice is done by losers and losers only, they're not saving shit from extinction, do you really wanna save them from extinction ? leave them alone ! Humans are the worst parasite of the whole universe, everything touched by humans ( specially this kind) goes to shit

@jesusisalive3227

4 жыл бұрын

@@frogtownresidentsopposingg767 If you think man kind is such a disease on the earth why are you still here? Why haven't you done your part?

Thx for spreading a positive message on falconry

I'm glad your bringing this sport out. I've been wanting to get into it for almost 20 years just not quite at a point I can do it yet. Good luck with it

Really enjoying watching your videos! Definitely subbing. I've always loved red tails. Such beautiful and majestic birds.

"Clever girl" Jurassic Park reference? Edit: she's a raptor... This is awesome, can't wait to devour your other videos on training Carol.

@andrewmilliken4315

3 жыл бұрын

How do u edit ur comments?

One of the things most don't realize is the fact you have to catch and tame the bird yourself. The points made in this video were very good. Especially discovering that hawk had worms, it wouldn't have survived winter in that case. So right off the bat you have increased its odds of making it with treatment for a parasite.

I'm taking my test next week, and your explanation of the conservation aspect of falconry was fantastic and the words I've tried to explain to people myself. Thank you for your time.

I've come across your channel before, and enjoyed your videos. But THIS video made me subscribe. I'm so impressed by your humility and compassion for that beautiful animal, and falconry in general. Such a unique take on love of nature.

I’m doing this when I get older thank you for showing me

4:50 That pesticide is called DDT and it had the same effect on Bald Eagles but this wasn't the only threat to theses two birds. People nearly hunted them to extinction. Yes, people used to hunt and shoot Peregrine Falcons and Bald Eagles. Then you have habitat destruction and taking eggs...specifically Peregrine Falcon eggs. As for Red Tailed Hawks, their actually considered stable and common, at least here in the U.S. I usually see a dozen or so when I'm out in the field....one is perched in the tree outside the house as I type this. Anyhow, Falconry is all encompassing, meaning its a 365/24hrs job. Its fascinating for sure but I don't have the time for it.

@angeliparraguirre7329

5 жыл бұрын

I think someone recently was imprisoned for killing a bald eagle too

@mywildlifetours4144

5 жыл бұрын

@@angeliparraguirre7329 I remember several people who has been arrested for killing Bald Eagles, an old man shot one dead because it was eating fish in his pond. Some kids shot a Bald Eagle recently as well. We also found a dead Bald Eagle that had been shot in the neighboring county. Its hard to believe but it happens, some people just don't know its illegal. This is one of the reason I do what I do which is volunteer to monitor Raptors. Its my way of trying to helping to make sure these birds are doing well for future generations.

@Hawkeye-ef4xf

5 жыл бұрын

My father would tell me about how he would chase the "mosquito mans truck" when he was a kid not knowing it was a ddt fog. Its a wonder how the kids in The 50s ever survived.

@raspedroferrer1147

3 жыл бұрын

It also caused polio

I thank you for making this both educational for newcomers AND apprentices!! Newcomers get to know why we do it and the pros and cons, the separation between the stigma and reality, and the apprentices can see the whole process of another Falconers search and catch! I also love to see the casual nature of your car; much different than many people think! I've found many believe it to be like when you cage a dog for animal control in the back of some SUV, but seeing this... It's awesome. Thank you, again. You. Are. Awesome!

I came across this channel only recently after coming across an injured Red-tail that was sprawled out on the highway... I had named him Adie... he had a superficial laceration to the lower right eyelid which affected his vision. I cleaned his wound and eventually the swelling reduced so that he could open his eye. I kept him warm and fed him meat and gave plenty of water. By the 2nd day he was up from the blankets and was walking around. Later that afternoon he was able to perch on-top of my shelf. Finally I set him free on the 3rd day and I promise.. he looked so thankful. I'm going to miss him... I own property out here so I'm hoping to see him again someday. Either way it was quite the once in a lifetime experience. Magnificent bird! It's changed my outlook on life, really hoping to get a falconry license as well. Anyway, awesome channel and great content!

Don’t worry about the haters bro you are doing an awesome job with not only educating but promoting your sport in the highest ethical manner I’ve seen in a long time keep up the good work my friend !

I had no clue this even existed! So cool and good on you for making these vids. Keep em coming. And truck stuff as well lol

Great job brother.. I’m starting my apprenticeship now in Pennsylvania. Something I’ve wanted to do all my life. I was lucky to find a great sponsor 20 minutes for me. The ONLY falconer in SW Pennsylvania. I’m soo exited! Keep the public informed

Incredible! Way to go man, this is almost a lost art and it’s pretty cool to see people still interested in it. -Jacko

Living over here in the UAE has made much more in tune to falconry then I would have been back in the states. Any time you wanna visit and go dune bashing, off-roading and check out the falcon scene let me know.

I was very concerned for the reasoning of you capturing her. I understand now, and while it’s still unfamiliar to me, I do support it! I can see the level of love and care you put into housing these birds.

@Maxx.Powell

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I can understand why it might seem wrong which is why I wanted to make this video to explain everything as best I can

@EsperancaHope17

2 жыл бұрын

@@Maxx.Powell I'm a bit late to the party but just wanted to say you did a great job! I wanted to be a falconer since I was a kid, hopefully someday I can make this dream come true, too. Also, I can recommend the autobiographical novel "H is for Hawk" by Helen McDonald if you don't know it already - it manages to reflect on historical sources on falconry (especially concerning goshawks) brilliantly along the author's journey of loss and training a hawk.

WOW! Totally awesome that you did this! Great video for someone looking to get into this!

Falconry has interested me for years. Giving it a passing interest and decided to educate myself. Your video has been my first. LOVE this video!

Hope you can bring Carroll to the Overland Rally this next summer! That would be hands down the best booth at the rally!

You are just helping the birds 🦅 specie to stay alive, four more to come, keep it up good job🤙🏻

Very interesting video, thank you. I had no idea about the processes involved with falconry. Looking forward to watching Carol's progress, as well as the relationship development between you two.

I have a whole new understanding and respect for falconery Good job max !! That’s so amazing I would like to get involved but probably can’t until I retire ..love the videos

Very informational, good practice and honest intentions. Keep it up 👍🏽

Nothing wrong with peaceful co-habitation of man and animals working and living together in Peace and each having a better life together.

@philippruett2184

5 жыл бұрын

A truly excellent comment. Words of wisdom

I’ve always loved birds of pray. For the past several years my wife and i have seen a pair of red tails have babies behind our house. We loved watching the babies grow and learn to fly. Watching your video taught me a great deal. Thank you so much for sharing this experience with us.

Your videos on Falconry are great!! your sponsor seems like a pretty good guy too. definitely look forward to more videos with you working with Carol

Dude, thank you for this content.

CAAARRRRROLLLLL..... that kills people! -falcons with hoods keep up the good work, best of luck with all the falconary!

@dreww2475

5 жыл бұрын

that was a good one. must be boat nectar

@flydubs792

5 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂 love the reference

I have deep love and respect for raptors. So often, when I'm in the field, they fly directly overhead, give me a look, and then move one to whatever it is on their agenda for the day. You sir, have a companion or partner. She will decide whether to stay with you or not. If she so chooses, you are honored among humans and should really respect that (as I know you will). You will work together in living together and working the field. Then, she will decide whether to stay with you or move on. Well done sir. Thank you for sharing your experience.

I had my doubts at first, but I'm glad I clicked on this video. Definitely an eye-opening chunk of info you've given me.

Impressive. Great video, very educational. What a magnificent bird.

Well that answers all my questions about breeding! I'm so happy for you and for Carol! Absolutely gorgeous bird! She's lucky to have an owner who clearly loves her as much as one could!

I have just caught the bug recently and have decided to study falconry for the next year before I even decide if I'm going to take the test. I must say I got such an awesome amount of information on how the relationship between the raptor and handler is established and also how falconry plays such an important role in maintaining populations. Thank you for taking the time to make this video.

Wow!!! She's gorgeous! Looking forward to seeing more of Carol and learning about Falconry.