Becoming A Falconer | Wildlife Command Center - Ep. 1

This hunting season is shaping up to be one of our best as the hawks are in great condition. We're excited to bring you along for the entire experience and teach you everything you need to know about falconry. Michael Beran, the owner of the Wildlife Command Center has been a falconer since 2003 and became a Master Falconer in 2010. He's got an incredible wealth of knowledge, so be sure to subscribe and come back for future videos of this series, and you're bound to become a falconer too.
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[@NedFlanders612]

0:05 Jet: "I'm the better hunter"

[@snasty5]

Literally been looking for this; had a huge medical situation last year and realized life is too short for accounting…time to switch to falconry when I get use of my legs again. Thanks for the awesome content can’t wait to learn about how to get started 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 2:16

[@WildlifeCommandCenter]

Hey @snasty5 I certainly do love all birds of prey, Harris Hawks are my all time favorite! Check out this "Hawk Like" play list for more of my videos about birds of prey! kzbin.info/aero/PLxzuCqdKlTsvAwqtXp5siznoY5V1v9TUB

[@AgentOwlTeddiliza]

We started working on a weathering yard! Going to model it after yours with the chain link on the outside with green plastic poultry netting on the inside to protect feathers.

[@WildlifeCommandCenter]

Very nice, let me know if you need help

[@teddiliza]

Hello! 2022 has been a rough year, losing 2 family members, but I am back in the game for 2023. I have chain link for the base of my mews, which I am building under my deck which is basically the roof of the mews. My house roof overhangs a good portion of my deck for weather protection. I bought a huge roll of vinyl coated 1/2 inch by half inch hardware cloth to cover the gaps between where the top of the 6ft kennel is the underside of my deck. I just want to make sure before I get too far ahead that the 1/2 inch by 1/2 inch vinyl coated hardware cloth is not going to risk a claw getting trapped if the bird is loose or becomes untethered. Thank you!

[@stuffyay8153]

Hi I have been interested in falconry for a while I am based in El Paso but I don’t have the time to start so I am just wanting to learn more about the sport

[@WildlifeCommandCenter]

Cool! It is a great sport. You can check out our whole batch of falconry videos. Also, a good resource for you is.. www.n-a-f-a.com/

[@zoeyandjulian4158]

I love this Bro; I’ve been searching for somewhere to learn

[@AndreBarnettJohnson]

I'm loving and wishing the best for Jet The Falcon, I must say---Jet's talking to Michael! I'm also loving how the red kangaroo can grow so tall at 7 feet--being able to guard many animals!

[@WildlifeCommandCenter]

Tyson the kangaroo is the guardian of the chickens, he is good at it too. Jet is very promising, he is a male Harris Hawk and very social!

[@Turretguy]

I am really interested in learning Falconry. I’m in Ontario and just triple checking all the bylaws and such around me and it’s looking good so far. Might be stepping into this world soon!

[@WildlifeCommandCenter]

Awesome, you will love it

[@user-pe8ng9jb2i]

Dan from Arkansas is saying you guys do a great job keep up the good work

[@WildlifeCommandCenter]

Thank you and tell Dan thanksvtoo

[@ronaldpizzo9484]

I am interested in learning Falconry. I live in Michigan. Thanks

[@matthewrothgeb386]

Love this. I told Chris falconry education videos would be amazing

[@WildlifeCommandCenter]

Thanks for watching and commenting ! What’s your favorite?

[@CK9T]

Interested ! Please I’m ready to go all in

[@WildlifeCommandCenter]

www.youtube.com/@WildlifeCommandCenter/shorts @CK9T Thank you for your enthusiasm! If you have any questions or want to learn more about these amazing animals, feel free to ask.

[@martinp.249]

Great video, thank you. Subscribed " He vaguely remembers people but not really." We have points in common 😅 Also the face he made when you revealed his weight to the whole internet 😂

[@WildlifeCommandCenter]

Awesome, thank you!

[@xplicit408]

Dang this guys serious lol I’m interested sir

[@WildlifeCommandCenter]

Hey @xplicit408 I certainly do love all birds of prey, Harris Hawks are my all time favorite! Check out this "Hawk Like" play list for more of my videos about birds of prey! kzbin.info/aero/PLxzuCqdKlTsvAwqtXp5siznoY5V1v9TUB

[@cestlaviehappner1872]

Right here I'm trying to I've been looking for some type of videos to watch instead of actually getting into the books cuz I'm more of a visual learner

[@WildlifeCommandCenter]

Really appreciate you watching, thank you for taking the time, speaking of time, watch some of our longer videos! Welcome to our channel C'est la vie Happner enjoy the ride! Check out my favorite Hawk Rescue playlist kzbin.info/aero/PLxzuCqdKlTsv4YCa7EpDt0ISWB-3iCx1O

[@what2watchyt]

Just took exam. Ready and excited.

[@WildlifeCommandCenter]

Congratulations that is huge should be proud of yourself, keep up the good work and let us know your journey through this process

[@what2watchyt]

If you can answer? The exam had a question what do you do if your hawk breaks primary feathers?

[@WildlifeCommandCenter]

@@what2watchyt imp with a good feather

[@timdexter3784]

So very interested in Falconry! Read two books and watch countless videos. Live near Pittsburgh pa. Haven't had much luck finding anyone In falconry here. Most are either in Ohio or wv, or central pa. Haven't located anyone within an hour or less to me. Love your videos .

[@WildlifeCommandCenter]

We can certainly help you find someone close by, exactly what city are you in?

[@internal.inferno2088]

I've not yet been lucky enough to come across Falconry on KZbin... until now 😁☺️ I've been interested in pursuing this for a while. Thank you, your team and your majestic hawks...very much :) Are these hawks the only bird predator species to have a hierarchy structure within the family?! Amazing vids!

[@WildlifeCommandCenter]

Welcome aboard! We will be doing many more videos, buckle up and stay tuned

[@danielchisolm9528]

Very interesting

[@WildlifeCommandCenter]

Glad you think so! If you like birds of prey, check out one of owl rescues here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3rCpZ9oZbB_bMk Thanks for watching.

[@lukegerlach9904]

I am interested, thank you for this series, maybe someday I'll be able to trap a wild Harris, since I live in Az. I love the species.

[@WildlifeCommandCenter]

I’m traveling to Arizona next year to trap a wild Harris hawk. He should stay in touch with me and you can go out and see how it’s done.

[@lukegerlach9904]

@@WildlifeCommandCenter Really? that sounds excellent sir, I'll ask my parents about it. I always have liked birds of prey, and when I was nine, a family friend who is a Game and Fish officer had me come along and we went and banded some bald eagle eyas' and that petty much sealed it for me on birds. Thank you so much for the offer.

[@WildlifeCommandCenter]

@@lukegerlach9904 very nice, keep in touch

[@BolesnikovFalconry]

I have 2 harris hawks male and a fimale but they are not a pair

[@colton72395]

I’m In Washington I don’t want to do it my self there is a lot to it but I want to meet someone around here to go with I hunt and fish all the time and it’s the only type I haven’t done yet

[@WildlifeCommandCenter]

There are a lot of Falconers in Wa state, join NAFA and look them up

[@colton72395]

@@WildlifeCommandCenter thank you I will definitely look into it

[@ThatSocratesguy]

0:40 How on earth did you tank those bites?? Without flinching

[@WildlifeCommandCenter]

@ThatSocratesguy, ah, the art of the stoic wildlife rescuer! 🌟 At 0:40, it’s all about keeping cool under pressure-or should I say, under bite? The trick is a combination of adrenaline, a thick skin (figuratively and sometimes literally!), and a deep commitment to not startling the animal any further. We aim to keep calm so the animals can stay calm too. Remember, it’s all in a day’s work here at Wildlife Command Center. Handling wildlife, even when they get a bit bitey, is part of helping them. Thanks for your amazement, and don't try this at home-leave it to the semi-professionals in thick gloves! Keep watching for more wild adventures where we keep our cool so the animals can too! 😂🦝 [kzbin.info/door/x4UeydCJfXHnV-wtF80TEQ] #WildlifeRescue #BraveHearts #CoolUnderPressure #WildlifeCommandCenter

[@ThatSocratesguy]

@@WildlifeCommandCenter Thanks a ton for the quick and detailed answer! You must have a high pain threshold too though 👍🏽

[@joeybrichable]

I'm interesd

[@matthewmaxcy1574]

I truly would love to do falconry and have had a Interest for yrs can you guide me along to this wonderful art.

[@WildlifeCommandCenter]

When you get really really serious we can connect you with a local Master Falconer that can help walk you through the process of becoming an apprentice

[@glennwiederhold9064]

Hello I'm studying for the exam. I'll be taking the exam in couple of weeks. I think falconry is awesome. I've hunted standard with dogs and guns. But I think dogs and a hawk would be the most awesome thing. I'm from Michigan.

[@WildlifeCommandCenter]

Michigan has a very good population of Falconers, we can lead you to a Master to teach you!

[@glennwiederhold9064]

@@WildlifeCommandCenter yes would you please

[@brucespeake9854]

I am interested but I am in Topeka KS and can find nothing about falconry in KS??

[@WildlifeCommandCenter]

Lot's of Falconry in Kansas, especially Garden City and Dodge City areas. Really appreciate you watching, thank you for taking the time, speaking of time, watch some of our longer videos! Welcome to our channel Bruce Speake enjoy the ride! Check out my favorite Hawk Rescue playlist kzbin.info/aero/PLxzuCqdKlTsv4YCa7EpDt0ISWB-3iCx1O

[@brucespeake9854]

@@WildlifeCommandCenter Thanks for the reply. Every KS website I have tried is no longer working. Any ideas? Thanks! great videos! bruce

[@joshuakennon3879]

I have always wanted to be a falconer how do I get started

[@mrdevdoot]

I wanna join u .. already doing falconery

[@WildlifeCommandCenter]

Let’s make this happen, here is my cell number 314-604-4377

[@AgentOwlTeddiliza]

Thanks for the tips ! I will look into building a swing perch and T perch! Also is the Astroturf they have at Home Depot or Lowes ok to use or is there a certain reason why it would not be ok?

[@AgentOwlTeddiliza]

Also, are you using green plastic poultry netting on the inside of the chain link? I have PLENTY of that.

[@WildlifeCommandCenter]

I only like the turf they sale at Ace Hardware, it used to be called Daisy Matt, often it has a yellow flower on the mat.

[@WildlifeCommandCenter]

Yes, we use that same type for the lemurs and the hawks

[@duaneskuce3761]

There is a white corragated plastic, like cardboard, about as thick. That is slice resistant and makes mew cleaning far easier inside mews or breeding chambers.

[@what2watchyt]

Love your info. Here like everyone like the energy and and educational info. Studying up my apprenticeship and thinking about plans for mews. Do y'all know any serious falconers in Orlando, Florida I'm here but all I get are tours?

[@WildlifeCommandCenter]

We can certainly look into it for you what part of Orlando are you in?

[@what2watchyt]

Thanks for response 😎🙌 Im in Central Orlando, by the airport Meadow Woods area.

[@WildlifeCommandCenter]

@@what2watchyt that helps, I was actually there for the past 7 days, stayed near the Old Town amusement park

[@what2watchyt]

@@WildlifeCommandCenter Super nice I live maybe 20 minutes away from there. I'm pretty sure y'all seen some raptors in the area.

[@WildlifeCommandCenter]

@@what2watchyt yep, including a Northern Crested Caracara

[@lilb05]

Hellos I'm a aspiring falconer in oklahoma and I'm trying to get as much information as i can any tips?

[@WildlifeCommandCenter]

Yeah absolutely and it’s all right if you wanna text message me my cell phone number is 314-604-4377

[@lilb05]

@@WildlifeCommandCenter ah alright thank you

[@nobleortiz4929]

Im extremely and passionately interested in becoming a falconer

[@WildlifeCommandCenter]

Come on, we need more Falconers we especially need younger people to become Falconers so you’re welcome to come

[@nobleortiz4929]

@@WildlifeCommandCenter I'm researching the steps to the permit and looking online for books to purchase, this would be something so fulfilling for me, honestly as far as I can tell it's going to be a challenge finding a sponsor

[@Amapiaronian]

Hi there I am so very much interested in falconry I would be glad if you can help

[@WildlifeCommandCenter]

How can I help you?

[@glennwiederhold9064]

Any advise or direction

[@WildlifeCommandCenter]

Yes, what city and State are you in? Hey Glenn Wiederhold I answer the KZbin comments (Bare Hands Beran) ask your questions I will answer them all. This is my very favorite KZbin play list kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZiyiYyroqmAebM&list=PLxzuCqdKlTsv4YCa7EpDt0ISWB-3iCx1O

[@glennwiederhold9064]

I am from Pinconning, Michigan. The bare handed video was awesome. Yes please if you have a master to train me that would great. Thanks. You are doing an awesome job. I like to do the same thing here in Michigan. I'm tired now. So have time.

[@glennwiederhold9064]

I'm retired, so I have time now

[@bb8098]

❤️👍🏼💯

[@WildlifeCommandCenter]

Love you too Baby Doll

[@christianhunt7382]

Id kill myself today if i knew i could live this life tomorrow! Lol cool stuff!

[@WildlifeCommandCenter]

Hey Christian Hunt I answer the KZbin comments (Bare Hands Beran) ask your questions I will answer them all. This is my very favorite KZbin play list kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZiyiYyroqmAebM&list=PLxzuCqdKlTsv4YCa7EpDt0ISWB-3iCx1O

[@M.WinklerProductions]

I am interested but don't have the time to dedicate to the birds and their needs. I've always wanted a bird of pray.

[@WildlifeCommandCenter]

You are then.... the perfect person to follow along on our 2021-22 Falconry Season

[@duaneskuce3761]

Their was a Falconer in Lousianna off the grid who only fl.ew GH Owls , took a respectable head count. A select group of falconers, (he was on the radar) who visited saw this first hand. But he refused to say how he trained them. I think the knowledge of hunting Owl, manning, training, and entering is less desirable than falcons or hawks, eagles.

[@WildlifeCommandCenter]

I respect anyone that gets a GHO to take game, it is not that they can not, it is more about their style. Really appreciate you watching, thank you for taking the time, speaking of time, watch some of our longer videos! Welcome to our channel Duane Skuce enjoy the ride! Check out my favorite Hawk Rescue playlist kzbin.info/aero/PLxzuCqdKlTsv4YCa7EpDt0ISWB-3iCx1O

[@Braddick_Music]

Where in gods green earth do you live that you can own lemurs?!

[@WildlifeCommandCenter]

St Louis Missouri

[@WildlifeCommandCenter]

They are rescue lemurs, so we do a lot. The state doesn’t have any laws regarding them.

[@Braddick_Music]

@@WildlifeCommandCenter that’s so awesome!

[@kristinecollier8113]

I love birds! Would love to have that relationship with a hawk, but, I hate hunting and fishing. The idea of using an animal to kill another. for human consumption is just a no for me. To each their own though.

[@WildlifeCommandCenter]

We were talking about our social evolution last night, it all hinges on where we are in space and time! 🌟⭐️🤩⭐️🌟✨ Thank you so much for watching, listening and taking the time to comment! Kristine Collier I invite you to leave more comments on videos you like here! Here are some of my personal favorites Kristine Collier kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6OtpIibZZaCf7c&list=PLxzuCqdKlTsvXyTLVn6MFeblXdpmDEH8J&ab_channel=WildlifeCommandCenter ✨🌟⭐️🤩⭐️🌟✨ ~ BHB

[@duaneskuce3761]

You have to understand raptors have to hunt to survive, goes on millions of times every day or they wont survive . In Falconry you really are only an observer in the daily natural process of nature.

[@kristinecollier8113]

@@duaneskuce3761 I know they have to eat!! I don't have to watch it!! I love ALL animals!! That's why I don't own any thatt have to eat another living one, like snakes or lizards.