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I was a licensed falconer for over 20years. I used peregrines and hunted mainly sage grouse in Wyoming, ducks in Colorado and prairie grouse in Nebraska. And I just wanted to thank you for an excellent video. It is very informative and spot on. Great Job! Thank you.
I was not aware prior to this of the conservation aspect of falconry. It must be a painful proud moment to release a partner youve worked with and bonded with for so long. I dont know if i would have the emotional strength to handle that.
Thank you for the focus on the conservation side of falconry, as it is often a very misunderstood aspect of the sport. I am not a falconer but do wildlife rehab focusing on birds of prey. When we do educational outreach, we often encounter members of the public who think of falconers as opposition to us -- as people who are stealing wildlife to keep as pets -- when in reality they are also playing a very important role in the survival of raptors! We share the same love of these birds, an appreciation of their role in the ecosystem, and a desire to see them continue to thrive in the world.
That's what they are literally doing [stealing them], and some deciding to release them, which is NOT a requirement, doesn't change that. The anti-pet rhetoric here and the glorification of falconers are pathetic. It's all just an excuse for people to enjoy their hobbies.
Studies have shown that an estimated 75% to 80% of immature wild raptors die each year. Wild raptors taken by falconers defy this statistic and, as a result, the population of raptors increases. This is why we practice falconry.
@@MrCmon113 they don’t just eat rodents they eat other birds too Places with snakes and lizards Fish Small game like rabbits etc They are a natural part of the ecosystem
I was a bit heartbroken to see her part ways with him. But I appreciate you telling us about how this actually enables them to live longer. I wish they had a special banding program for released falconry birds - or maybe they do. But if he were banded, and she were out with binoculars later on, she'd be able to ID him for sure.
I ❤️ U! I just discovered this. I was talking to a friend at work about how I would love to learn falconry! I've been fascinated since I was a child! I'm 53. 😄. I'm am "empty nesterI" live in Southeast Michigan. Thank u for the information!!
Speaking of, falconry in the U.S. is a practice that is permissive of severe discrimination. You need to be approved by a "mentor" to do it, and it is obviously predominately male caucasian. I have been made aware of a disabled person who was refused mentorship. Who gets to do it is fully in control of some outright gatekeeping snobs. It really is a violation of human rights the way it is designed.
Let me see if I understood it right. There is a law in Texas that states that To own a kestrel one must attend supervised practice and training for two years. And to buy a semi automatic assault rifle nothing is necessary. Did I get anything wrong?
You got a few things wrong. The apprenticeship time just means a more experienced falconer has agreed to mentor you for two years. You can get your first bird as soon as your apprenticeship starts and you do not require any supervision to fly or hunt with that bird. Assault rifles, by definition, are select fire, meaning they have multiple modes of fire including full auto or burst fire. The difficulty and expense of obtaining one is far beyond the means of almost everyone. Infinitely moreso than getting a kestrel. Assuming you meant semi automatic rifle and not assault rifle, you must not be a convicted felon or have any domestic violence convictions in order to own any firearm in the US. One of these things is a constitutionally protected right. The other, unfortunately, is not.
@@NMFalconry So what is wrong with the first thing they said? You can't continue to own the bird if you quit your mentorship so it is required. And by "nothing", I'm sure they meant for normal people who aren't felons and criminals, so that to me means nothing is necessary.
@@NMFalconry "There's no such thing as a semiauto assault rifle" is such a dumb talking point. Military-style semiauto rifles serve no purpose other than being used on a group of people by a low-skill individual. That's literally what the M16 was designed for.
