How To Become A Falconer

The process to becoming a falconer in the United States is not easy, but we hope this video makes it less confusing!
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Featuring Zane Muhlestein
Credits: Harris's Hawking - Craig Boren
Goshawk, Peregrine, & Mews - Caleb Stroh
Falcon in bath pan photo: Juniors Bildarchiv
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[@jaredh723]

I’m a falconer and this is a good intro for people wanting to get started. Finding a sponsor really isn’t difficult find your state hawking club and go to one of the meets. If a falconer sees your passion he would love to take you on. If I seen dedication and passion I would sponsor someone eventually 😃

[@wildhorse333]

Thank you for the information !!!

[@jasonpatterson8091]

Finding a sponsor might not be terribly difficult IF you live in a populated part of the country. If you're out in the middle of nowhere, it's rough.

[@cryptolegend6803]

Depends on your state. Washington’s falconry club is apparently non existent 😂 been looking for years and it’s not that easy

[@bericpaye4467]

Go get a parrot, this is stupid

[@OceanEggg]

@@bericpaye4467 no

[@ltchugacast131]

The image of a hunter with a trained bird has always been a haunting and eerie image. There’s something much colder and cut throat in that than another animal like a dog.

[@natesturm448]

During my time deployed in the Army, our Afghani translator was a master falconer. He owned 2 Laggar Falcons. He was able to bring them out a couple times and show them off. Gorgeous birds and a lovely trade. He was able to get out of Afghanistan and into the United States when we pulled out of the operation. He now lives here in the US, in western Texas. He could not bring his falcons sadly but is getting into American Falconry. Unfortunately the US standards and Afghani standards are quite different. The good news is he already knows the puzzle and how it goes together with animal husbandry and housing. So I think he'll do just fine.

[@vivianvennicia]

My side of the mountain is an amazing book.

[@datl3afn1nja9]

Literally what I said after him saying that lol

[@trezantrez]

Broke back mountain was a good movie 😂

[@Kingofthewildfrontierr]

I love that book! And the far side!!

[@gray.dog6]

My grandma got me the my side of the mountain trilogy when I was in 1st grade. I thought the same thing, that it would suck. But I read it and it blew my mind. I was obsessed with everything he did, even the acorn pancakes he would make, I would always try to convince my mom to let me make them. I’m 13 now and my dad found an introduction to falconry course coming up in August, it’s all day and you actually get to train with the falcons. Just hoping I can get into the sport, it’s been my dream.

[@n.g.s1mple29]

How did it go?

[@mikikiki]

How’s your falconry going?

[@dustinroseman831]

I'm in Utah and that was my favorite book series. Thats why I am watching this video. I remember asking my dad when I was a kid how I could get a falcon. Now 25ish years later here I am watching videos on how to get into falconry. I even got my daughter to read the books.

[@axelbuckets3858]

Hey Zane, I’m in Utah as well and want to protect our species by becoming a Folconer. This is awesome content by the way.

[@brendannielson5292]

did you end up joining? I'm a utahn trying to become a falconer and need a sponser.

[@TheArizonaAssasin]

Thank you for making this video. I’ve got a huge interest in learning about falconry and trying to become an apprentice and this video really helped make sense of the process. I’m still at the very beginning though. Next step is getting the study materials you recommended. Either way, thanks again for posting this.

[@goat.ong.]

How far have you gotten!

[@TheArizonaAssasin]

@@goat.ong. I haven’t. I was really at odds with the hunting aspect of it- I have nothing against most hunting or people who hunt (except for big game hunters who engage in canned hunts of endangered species, screw them,) but outside of fishing, I just don’t have the stomach for it unless my immediate survival depended on it. I’d asked a few Falconers if a person could learn how to be a Falconer and just not hunt with the birds, and they said that the whole point of Falconry is to hunt, and suggested that I might be better suited to rehabbing birds and caring for rescues that can’t be reintroduced to the wild, so I’m looking into that instead. That way, I can still work with the birds and take care of them, and I won’t be taking away any time or resources from a person who wants to learn the craft.

[@tiffanygomez3070]

Wooow thanks so much for the much needed info. I really had a lot of questions and your video answered all but a couple.😊

[@sarahm2878]

So awesome. And started so young! What a great hobby you have.

[@JonathanRossignol]

Real life beastmaster! That's badass!

[@RehabGamingg]

I love animals, and I just recently started watching videos on Falconry. It's something I'd really love to get into! I Dont think I'll be able to do it tho.. I live in Las Vegas, and in an apartment none the less. Maybe I can find a way to do it, I'll just have to do some research and see what I can make out of it.

[@Root_beer_frog]

It just seems so fun and inspiring!

[@PeaceCommando]

Thank you for this very informative video. This would be such an exciting profession!

[@Nu2prepn]

Like the new direction of the channel thanks from NC

[@treytrey333]

What part of NC are you in?

[@cobratzi1]

Excellent video, I have always had an interest in Falconry would really like to watch someone work with the hunter!

[@GeoGamerArtistVlogger]

I'm 16, and I absolutely LOVE birds. My grandfather is also a huge birder. Now that I know I need a sponsor, I am thinking I could ask my grandfather to be my sponsor. I do not plan to "mooch" off my grandparents, instead I will do my best to carefully keep, tend, care, and hunt with these beautiful birds.

[@Conifer_kestrel]

I read my side of the mountain. It was amazing, and if you liked it I highly recommend falcon wild.

[@foxtrotalpha7119]

I love how he read my side of the mountain and that’s how he learned about this

[@kkrb1212]

How awesome! Thanks!

[@Philobbit]

I've also read that book, it's so good. Also are you familiar with frightfuls mountain?

[@FalconryTold]

Of course! The Craighead family has a lot of fans :)

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[@dylanh9576]

April May Wait frightful has a book about her?

[@LxL31]

Omg yesssssssssss

[@wildhorse333]

Thanks for your information ~~!!! From TX

[@ariedits3588]

Thank you! This was super helpful (liked, commented, subscribed)

[@CrossbredManiac]

Been looking for a nearby sponsor, but the closest I can find for longwinging is probably a 10 hr drive from home and... I don't have the real stability to go out there health-wise. Gotta take care of a lot at home, but dang... One of my biggest goals in life is to get my mastery and an eagle to hunt.

[@rodeosound]

Thank you you have a Lotta wisdom

[@Shlraori]

Great information!

[@davidirwin336]

I also got into falconry by reading My side of the mountain. It's interesting cuz I'm 56 years old. You look a lot younger than me and yet we both read the same book that got us both into falconry

[@harrybedford3038]

I love falconry so much and I'm a 13 year old teenager so please don't stop making videos I can't find another falconry channel on KZbin so if I'm bored I go straight to your channel to have fun 😄😄😄😄😄

[@unwantedwombat6133]

I’m 13 and I have a red tailed hawk right now

[@FalconryTold]

Zombie Harry we’re here for you 👍

[@SoupFormifamli]

Congrats on being cooler than practically everyone on the planet 😎

[@auroraanimations555]

Can make a video explaining in depth the process of managing a raptors weight and how u go about doing it. I’m planning on taking on falconry and am still very confused on this topic. Thx

[@Jasongy827]

amazing! I also been looking into hunting dogs too.

[@Kapok6]

The steps in the first 2min are correct, the the order of the steps can vary from state to state. In TX, you have to have a sponsor before you can take the test or have your equipment/facilities inspected. (Not sure why they do it this way as opposed to how other states do it where you have to have all 3, order doesn't matter).

[@FalconryTold]

Kapok6 of course it varies, but we outline the average model. Thanks for the input!

[@journeysoutloud1990]

I'm actually interested in in this. So this is awesome however I am going to wait and then do it.

[@justdoinmything]

Why don't you start studying now? I ordered my study guide! I have a serious passion for raptors so I'm excited!

[@karinread5490]

My favorite book ❤️❤️❤️

[@Troy-Echo]

I wish I'd had this info available when I was a kid. I was always fascinated with falconry but had no idea how to get started.

[@Seanph25]

It’s never to late

[@Troy-Echo]

@@Seanph25 It is for me at least, for the time being. When I was a kid, I had enough spare time to do this because my responsivities were fewer. Now being married with 2 kids in the house, a full time job, starting a side business, training my dogs, taking care of things around the house (about to replace 250 feet of fencing including digging post holes)...the free time just doesn't exist to fairly house a bird or be able to fly them enough to be fair to the bird. In a few years I may be able to. Being an adult sucks at times LOL

[@Troy-Echo]

@@Seanph25 True, and that's my attitude and end goal. Currently between a full time job, side business, homeowner, husband, father and everything we want to do to keep our daughter engaged with sports and extra-curricular activities, and our Goddaughter moving in in about 6 weeks for college, training my dogs, and caring for everything around the house (repairs, upgrades, well manicured lawn, etc.), I just don't have the time to spend to hunt a bird enough to be fair to the bird. I'm about to renovate my home office, and it will be plastered with various falconry bird photos. I do plan on spending time during hunting season going out with falconers on hunts to fully learn what all is included in hunting caring for and hunting birds enough to be fair. There's a game warden that's agreed to take me out that has 2 RTH.

[@joewarrick6043]

Thanks for the video. I’ve always wanted to do this but had no idea what it took to do it. I live in Ohio but I imagine it’s similar to where you are.

[@ErelasInglor]

Is there a go-to resource for building mews, requirements, and specifics based on breed?

[@wyattwhite6133]

I got into falconry the same way. I am currently 12 and just found a sponsor. I was 9 too

[@jadennarvaez3910]

Wait can you start falconry when your still getting taught by your sponsor or do you have to wait the whole 2 years

[@thefalconrychef8531]

Wish we had these rules and steps in the uk..it’s a big problem over her with no license needed to get a bird...good video

[@taylorfagan2957]

way to be zane

[@unscripted483]

I LOVED my side of the mountain

[@raptorbehavior]

👏🏼

[@katiarobinowicz]

Zane... the only legit name for a falconer.

[@chadkbrignall5273]

Great video bro... So does an apprentice have permission to posses a BOP while in the 2 years of training? Generally speaking I know rules differ.

[@bavariasuhl]

my side of the mountain - awesome book. unfortunately in my home of australia they didnt allow this, now i call usa my home i enjoy these videos

[@scottbrazil5907]

bavariasuhl except his got shot :(

[@what2watchyt]

Took test today 🙌

[@brieucdcv9973]

Big fan of falconery here... however I live in France and I don't a thing about the status of a falconer in this country Could someone give me info if you have some

[@mattr2238]

Could anyone describe their typical daily routine with their bird? I want to know if I have the time and maturity to make that commitment. For context, I am a full time student working a part time job and I plan on graduating from college in 2021.

[@KazehareRaiden]

I want to become a falconer, but I want to join the air force first, so I need to wait until after that, but that gives me plenty of time to study for the test at least

[@PepeDeezNutz]

I saw one if these falcons at the pet store

[@PepeDeezNutz]

@Pigeonsandpoultry I live in shithole LA

[@goldeneagle8740]

I love birds of prey and want to be a falconer, however I am 13 years old and my parents dont want to keep a hawk or something so is there any way i could train for falconry without having to keep the falcon in my own house? (Like do i train with a bird at the falconers place or do I have to keep a bird at my house?)

[@COOful3]

Time to take my birds of prey infatuation to new heights.

[@Ethan-sd6cj]

so during the 2 year sponsor phase as well as the 2 year apprentice what is it your actually doing during that time, is it a constant job/school like thing or just on the weekends you go do stuff?

[@jaxonr5209]

So I have a question: When you get a sponsor, what is that sponsor required to do. Is there a certain amount of time he must sponsor you before you can actually get an apprentice license. Because From what I’ve studied, you receive your apprentice license before the end of that 2 years with a sponsor, correct? So basically what I’m asking is what is the sponsor required to do before he can send a letter into the department so you can receive your apprentice license? I hope this made sense😂

[@aaronalloysiusdsouza6185]

I really want a barn owl but I'm not sure what places allow you to keep a barn owl

[@jake-gd8rb]

So what kind of funds are required? While its not my main concern but a concern nontheless thanks

[@missluna]

Interesting

[@nicholasgrubbs9898]

I’m reading My Side Of The Mountain now

[@BolesnikovFalconry]

I’m currently flying a Harris Hawk and a Saker x gyr falcon, im 14 years old.

[@BolesnikovFalconry]

In Serbia we don’t need tests and sponsors but it’s good to know a falconer to help you

[@Root_beer_frog]

Do you have to be a certain age to start training to be a falconer?

[@funstuffonthenet5573]

This is the closest thing we have to pokemon training IRL

[@jasonsaint6110]

Hey I was told when becoming an egale scout I had to apprenticeship for 15yrs? Alabama?

[@evelynmurillo1889]

The most said line in this video is: LISTEN TO YOUR SPONSER.

[@kenna6903]

I am 11 years old and have read all 3 my side of the mountain books and I am trying to become a falconer.

[@S3aCa1mRa1n]

Two questions. How do you have the time to do falconry (especially if you work or study) Secondly, have you ever thought of doing falconry in another country ? I know it’s historically practiced in Europe, Central Asia and the Middle East. Nice video btw.

[@FalconryTold]

That’s the biggest challenge every falconer seems to face, making the proper time that the sport requires while keeping a healthy balance of work, family, etc. But where there’s a will there’s a way, everybody’s recipe is different!

[@FalconryTold]

Odoacer I’d like to see UK falconry as well as traditional middle eastern, that would be rad!

[@positivity2550]

Can anyone provide a falconry mock test?

[@kalebwenson4244]

Omg I swear I’m only on this video today because I read that book as a child

[@dreamtime997]

A northern goshawk beautiful bird

[@lukespaulding1946]

My side of the mountain fucked me up too 😂

[@nicholasgrubbs9898]

I plan on using a kestrel I want to but do you recommend I just use A red tailed hawk

[@FalconryTold]

Kestrels can be challenging as a first bird to find safe success in because their tiny size requires a solid understanding of raptor weight management on a micro level. Red tails are far easier to find success with as a beginning falconer.

[@nicholasgrubbs9898]

Yeah Plus with red tails there is a lot more opportunity quarry and lot more I can hunt with it

[@gayanrangana3370]

After catching a big hawk What to do to tame first 🙋

[@thatbadassowl8248]

Thank you, as a 12 year old I always dream being a folconer

[@Root_beer_frog]

Cuz I really want to be a falconer!

[@johntabor2619]

I'm moving to Utah soon. I want to become a falconer in the next 5 years. I'm joining the elevator union.

[@MP_MCMXCIV]

I’m from Vietnam and I really want to learn more about falconry from you guys, how can I contact with you?

[@FalconryTold]

minhphuoc doan we are on Facebook, Instagram, and our website

[@MP_MCMXCIV]

@@FalconryTold how can I find you on FB and Instagram and your website link? thanks for your answer!

[@ArifZanuar]

Good falconer

[@Valentero822]

How do you get a bird

[@johntabor2619]

I'll be in the Salt Lake city area

[@cryptolegend6803]

I think the sponsorship is the biggest problem. I lived in Washington state and couldn’t even get a response from anyone in their falconers association. Considering finding a sponsor somewhere else, moving and taking the test again lol

[@cryptolegend6803]

@Plethera I am seriously considering it, I have only heard good things about falconry in California. If my house in Paradise didn't burn down I would still be there. Would be awesome to have a mew ready and a sponsor next year before season allows capture

[@cryptolegend6803]

@Plethera I have family in Oregon, and I contacted multiple falconers just to see if I could connect with someone in the area. Also received no reply back just like Washington. Idaho Falconers are the only group I have found that even respond or show an interest in looking to pass on the legacy but I do not plan on living in Idaho. Would like to eventually move back to Northern California and find some friends that are already into falconry. Being able to get ahold of someone from an association or just find out when a meeting is for some states seems to be a big issue within the sport here in the US, not sure the USFW did us all favors on the requirements or capability to get into the sport. I'm willing to put in the time to become a falconer, Im in it for the long term and I feel motivated to do it and pass on the sport to the next generation (I would hope to someday sponsor others). Especially after struggling so hard to find "the right sponsor". Any advice is always appreciated.

[@cryptolegend6803]

@Plethera Agreed! Great to hear your pursuing the sport. I've been studying the modern apprentice and falconry books for some time now. I have had falconers helping but no sponsorship offers to be found. Passed e exam but despite what I've been told I think the sponsorship comes first. We have to stay in contact. You might be a general falconer before me lol (in the middle of selling a home) However I do have a quail farm so I could technically be a falconers best friend by default. Looking at either Northern California or Oregon. However Falconry could definitely influence the move and location depending on the opportunity.

[@jasonsaint6110]

Could you help me find a sponsor in Alabama to talk with?

[@nicholasgrubbs9898]

I’m 14 My parents are emailing the people at the Pennsylvania Falconry and Hawk trust to make sure someone is willing to sponsor me before o take the test and make sure a sponsor lives kinda close

[@FalconryTold]

nicholas g good luck

[@nicholasgrubbs9898]

Falconry Told thanks My dad agreed even though he as against it he said if I want to do it they had he’ll help me any way he can but I still have to wait til I move I just want someone to buy my house already!!!!😱

[@splatttt]

what sort of bird is that at 2:06? she's beautiful!

[@FalconryTold]

Splat adult Northern Goshawk!

[@splatttt]

Thanks! i just love the silver and black :D

[@canedewey756]

I work 60-84 hours a week, I'd never have the time to take on an apprenticeship

[@blaze1381]

Any help sharing my go fund me page for falconry

[@jasonposey9896]

Looking for falconers in Mississippi. I'm looking for a sponsor.

[@ramesesc2393]

the most important things in the life of a boy should be his horse,his dog and his falcon. the most important things in the life of a man should be his children,his women and the herds and fields that feed them- Rameses c

[@melaniemathias647]

Is Falconry considered a paying job?If so how much do falconers make??

[@michaelrobertson8682]

Ik there are jobs that are available to falconers, mainly fitting in tge abatement, entertainment, or educational categories. In abatement type jobs you are typically controllimg pest type animals, such as starlings or rodents for farmers fields, landfills, or airports. In entertainmant theres gigs at places like Renaissance Fairs or Medieval Times. And many schools or wildlife parks like them for educational purposes, scout meets and the like:)

[@MrChase251]

Any way to do this if you have a 40+ hour a week job? Probably not (sigh)

[@trezantrez]

Yes don’t get any sleep

[@Theredeemedbychrist316]

Scrrreeeewwwww that ..

[@Basd_X]

Wtf I am doing formula 1 But this is still relevant

[@l5gaming467]

My test was 175 questions

[@tjmbv8680]

This guy is based.

[@bsG-cn9bq]

2:6 ؟؟؟baaaz باز

[@nicholasgrubbs9898]

My dad thinks I would never have time couse of school and what not

[@FalconryTold]

nicholas g maybe he’s right maybe he’s wrong. I homeschooled to do falconry. Either way, you won’t be in school forever!

[@nicholasgrubbs9898]

Falconry Told actually I got an Ezal board and I made a presentation to my mom and now me and her are contacting our club

[@nicholasgrubbs9898]

I’ve read everything I could but my father won’t let he do this I’m almost 14

[@nightbling8905]

nicholas g your 13 that’s probably why.. it’s takes a lot of dedication. You can’t want to do it a for a week then decide to quit. That’s the main reason I’m hesitant on doing it. I don’t think I’ll be a good partner for the raptor.

[@nicholasgrubbs9898]

nightbling890 I understand but I discovered it at 10 and Today I put on a presentation with a board and stuff and they asked questions and now they decided to contact The PFHT

[@kimmerrou]

I wonder how many people want to become a falconer because of Frightful...🤔

[@zachscott4603]

Jesus

[@kirstinetermansen7234]

This you see, don't blind, and train a lot, I. Think, antic, they was close to hunters, but not as presenors They was, by the farm hunters, house, helped out Self support, breed independently, healthy, , free If they are your friends, they hunt with you,

[@Kristinjay4200]

Hit me up bro would love ur life!!!

[@gulfair-cavalry-tango1011]

Be ready to fly the bird, to serve it wild quarry in a wide selection of hunting areas, when the bird is ready, not at your convenience, not scheduled for the weekend or your days off work, but whenever the bird is ready! ... Also, the apprentice is 100% the liability of the sponsor. All apprentice activity is conducted under the authority, responsibility, and liability of the sponsor. A good sponsor isn’t relaxed, isn’t casual. A good sponsor is passionate, tireless, ever vigilant, fastidious, on constant duty, and always upping the challenge. A good sponsor isn’t an armchair bibliophile. A good sponsor is a maniacal bush beater! Falconry isn’t a casual technocratic sport. It is visceral and bloody. It is a priesthood, where the bird is first and the specialized and capable spectators are second and extremely fortunate!

[@gulfair-cavalry-tango1011]

Johny316 I’d never sponsor anyone that said that. A falconer must be his own boss.

[@gulfair-cavalry-tango1011]

Janis1526 The strength of falconry isn’t in an expanded high population of low quality falconers. The strength of falconry is in high quality standards. Managing a bird to hunt on the weekend is a waist of the bird and a shame to the nobility of falconry itself. Falconry, the Sport of Kings, isn’t for subordinate peasant employees. If the bird isn’t first above your boss, falconry is second or third or fourth rate. BTW I hold my state all time record for wild quarry taken by my trained hawks.

[@gulfair-cavalry-tango1011]

The strength of falconry is in the high quality standards and achievements of falconers, not in the number of popular quality practitioners.

[@gulfair-cavalry-tango1011]

Janis1526 Shame on you for shaming falconry and exploiting a sensitive and valuable natural resource, raptors, for your self indulgent fat wrist talisman display stupidity. ... Your mentality and probable evidentially verifiable practices are the WORST contemporary threat to both falconry and raptor conservation. ... Like I stated earlier, I’d NEVER sponsor you, AND I SHOULD do everything possible to have your falconry permit legally revoked!!!! YOU DUMB FUCK WEEKEND PRISONER PET KEEPER!!!!

[@gulfair-cavalry-tango1011]

Janis1526 Your idiotic humility or submission isn’t relevant! Your atrocity to falconry and raptor conservation is.