One that got away...

And a bunch that didn't..haha.. My hawk Moka has turned out to be an absolutely amazing hunter. We're up to 35 rabbits for the season so far.

This was one lucky bunny..


And some not so lucky

Our first and only triple for the year so far..





A buddy of mines Harris Hawk took a liking to my truck

Here he is hunting from a T perch.

Still working on getting some good videos..That has turned out to be harder than I imagined it would.
Take care
Dave

 

Amazing as always Dave! Thanks for sharing. Always get excited seeing a post from you in here.

 

Once again....AWESOME!!!!!!!!

 

Very cool Dave, thanks for sharing. Hope you're able to get a video together!

 

You know, you post these quite often, so I'm used to seeing them and every single time I find myself thinking,
"How does he do that!!!!!"

Fantastic as always!

 

Very awesome! That Red Tail does look pretty scary though..

 

So cool.

 

Wow thats awesome

 

amazing! just curious do you have a link to info on what it takes to get into hawking? I assume there are a lot of permits etc just to own a hawk.

 

Man my Dad did falconry when I was a kid. Miss that stuff it's soooo cool

 

Here's a good place to start. North America Falconers Assoc.
http://www.n-a-f-a.com/

 

thank you a lot of good information on there, I admire your dedication to it personaly I think they are amazing birds but could not dedicate the time and money involved. look forward to seeing any videos you make in the future

 

Great post!

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Awesome as always. Thanks for sharing.

 

Ok that is awesome. i have a random quesstion. Does the hawk get along with the dog. Heck I am impressed they pose in a picture together.

 

I started training her the day I trapped her (Sept 1'st) with my dog always present there with us. I wouldn't say they are buddies but she does tolerate him. If he gets too close to her when she has a rabbit - she will grab at him. She got him on the snout just once and now he knows enough to stay just far enough away from her when shes on game.

 

Amazing pictures. Absolutely awesome!!!!!!!!!!

 

Next nieve question. Do you have to release at the end of the season or can you keep until she dies?

 

Yup... appropriate use of the word "Awesome" by all who posted before me. Your pictures truly capture the story and event. You and dog look like you're having fun. The hawk.. well he she just says, "I'm a killer and the best there is... just back off".

 

THis is my 3'rd bird. The first 2 I released back into the wild after fattening them up after hunting season was over. This bird is such a great hunter I'm going to keep her at least another year and hunt her next year. I could keep her forever if I wanted to but I will more than likely just hunt her one more year and let her go. I'm excited to see how her redtail comes in after the moult.