APPRENTICE MANUAL (FALCONRY)

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THE MODERN APPRENTICE APPRENTICE So you think you want to be a falconer... Welcome! Both legally and logistically there are some requirements and considerations. You must be over 12 years of age in some states, and 14 in others depending on the regulations. You must enjoy working with animals as there is a lot of training involved. These are animals that see you as a food source, not as a source of affection, and they do not give affection back. Working with animals is much easier when we see them desiring to be with us. Cats, dogs, and horses all have a built-in desire for relationships. Most of these species of birds do not. This may make it not as rewarding of an experience to you and is something to consider. You must be able to meet the bird's needs. This means a facility to house her, quality food, and medical care as well as your time and attention. You must enjoy the outdoors. You will be outdoors with your bird hunting - cold days, wet days, and beautiful days. You must enjoy hunting or be wanting to hunt. The sport is for the purpose of hunting, not for the purpose of pet keeping. Exotic species may be purchased for that and without much of the legal overhead. You must be willing to spend years dedicated to the sport. You will have a minimum of two years as an apprentice directly under the supervision of a general or master falconer. This is a commitment on both sides. You must be able to spend a portion of each day, every day, with your bird. Some days this is just feeding, some days this is training, and on hunting days you could be spending sun up to sundown out in the field.


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