Squirrel Hawking

[4x4]

Got my redtail hawk aka Katniss dialed in, she is a cold blooded killer!
Just to witness up close and personal what these animals do in the wild is simply amazing. If she see's an animal she thinks she can catch, kill and eat, she will attack.
Luckily my sponsor was with me when she attacked the barred owl. It was released unharmed.
She catches game nearly every time we go out. Daylight is limited, especially working 50+ hours. I take her out at least 4 times a week.

 

[Red dirt clod]

That has to be blast

You have to enjoy that sport, incredible, thanks for posting.

 

[hallroyal]

That's super

 

[NCMTNHunter]

That's cool. That owl looks like his life just flashed before his eyes.

 

[Barebowyer]

amazing

 

[Nugefan]

very cool ...

 

[oops1]

Awesome pics.. Thanks for sharing

 

[seeker]

I admire your dedication to the sport and the time it takes to be a handler.

 

[bulldawgborn]

This is awesome

 

[antharper]

That is cool , this has always been interesting to me , I work with a guy that's into falconry and I just showed him your photos and he asked if the guy with the owl is Tom , thanks for sharing !

 

[4x4]

That is cool , this has always been interesting to me , I work with a guy that's into falconry and I just showed him your photos and he asked if the guy with the owl is Tom , thanks for sharing !

No, his name is Dennis. He is my sponsor.

Falconry is the highest regulated sport in the states. There are less than 200 licensed falconers in GA.

 

[riverbank]

Bring her up to my pasture. We are flat loaded with rabbits. I'll beat the bushes for you. I guarantee we'd get a few.

 

[4x4]

Bring her up to my pasture. We are flat loaded with rabbits. I'll beat the bushes for you. I guarantee we'd get a few.

My redtail is a squirrel hawk. Not saying she wont go after a bunny, she has before and if given the chance she will again.

BUT, my sponsor has a cast of Harris's hawks. They reap havoc on bunnys. We would love to come rabbit hunting with his hawks! If your property is in Franklin County we aint that far apart. 2 of my brothers live in Royston, my neices and nephews go to Franklin Co. schools, oldest niece was homecoming queen this year lol

Please...if you would allow us to come we would really appreciate it. Good rabbit hawking property is hard to find.

 

[blood on the ground]

Very impressive! I'd like to more pictures of the Owel!

 

[riverbank]

P.m. sent. But we have to promise not to call them Bunny's. Haha. Just kidding. I sent you my phone number. Give me a call. I am in Franklin county. Originally from Oglethorpe county though. If you are who I think you are we know each other.

 

[antharper]

No, his name is Dennis. He is my sponsor.

Falconry is the highest regulated sport in the states. There are less than 200 licensed falconers in GA.

Thanks , and the guy I know is in Coweta co. And his name is Ed he is Licensed , I've been with him to trap a few and that's pretty exciting itself , he just recently released a bird he's had for 13 yrs and trapped another to train this past spring

 

[antharper]

4/4 , the guy I work with asked if u would tell Dennis that Ed Carswell said hello and don't tell him he called him Tom

 

[4x4]

4/4 , the guy I work with asked if u would tell Dennis that Ed Carswell said hello and don't tell him he called him Tom

He laughed when I read him this post lol!

We hope to be going to Riverbank's land this weekend and chase some rabbits.

 

[antharper]

He laughed when I read him this post lol!

We hope to be going to Riverbank's land this weekend and chase some rabbits.

That sounds like fun , post us some more pictures , or a video would be awesome !!

 

[Sgt.USMC]

I bet watching that beautiful predator work is almost spiritual (in a Native American sense). That is just amazing. Thanks for sharing and dedicating yourself to the care of that awesome animal. Please post more stories and pictures and videos.