The Falconer’s Apprentice: A Falconer's Guide to Training the Passage Red-tailed Hawk.

by William C. Oakes

A Falconer's Guide to Training the Passage Red-tailed Hawk. A book for apprentice falconers wanting to know the basics of becoming a falconer. Shows a beginner falconer a step-by-step approach how to train a wild caught hawk to hunt; hawks are not pets. This is one of the most popular and widely referenced books on falconry focused on the falconry apprentice. The author is a licensed master falconer with over forty years of falconry experience - the vast majority of it spent in the pleasant company of passage red-tailed hawks.

Genres: Nonfiction, Birds

176 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1994

Reviews

[Megan K · Rating 5 out of 5]

A detailed, caring step-by-step guide to training the passage red-tail hawk. Oakes is thorough and direct in his explanations. He also does a brilliant job expressing the true heart of falconry--the love for the birds, the absolute addiction and obsession witht the flight and the hunt. A great guide for sponsors as well as apprentices!

[Thomas Maushard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book

Absolutely Loved this book. Currently trying to absorb as much info about falconry as possible. And this truly was a great book

[Deborah Woodhouse]

This is a comprehensive apprentice falconry book.

The book is arranged in a logical, clear, and concise manner that makes it ideal to learn from and study. The importance the author places on prioritizing the birds needs over a human's comfort is paramount to understanding falconry. This is an essential book for any falconry apprentice or anyone interested in learning about falconry done correctly with integrity, respect, and appreciation of Red Tail Hawks.

[Tiffany Cushman · Rating 5 out of 5]

All of my beginner questions answered!

I lobe how the author gives you the basics and is sure to let you know the importance of learning certain things from your sponsor. Fantastic read!!!

[Michelle O'sullivan molina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Direct, honest, and concise. A must read for sponsors and anyone considering becoming an apprentice.

[Scott Krebbeks · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great entry level book for someone considering falconry!

[Stephen Pegler · Rating 5 out of 5]

Solid foundation

Good introduction to falconry and in particular to keeping red tails. Not exhaustive but lays a good and realistic foundation.

[Eric · Rating 5 out of 5]

MUST READ!

For anyone considering Falconry you must read this book! It's quite short, but packed with useful information without bogging you down with to much detail.

[Lindsay Wheeler · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is an absolutely fantastic read that I would recommend to anyone interested in taking on the sport of falconry. I think it will help a lot when I go to train my first bird.

[charles]

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