Hunting Pheasant with Goshawk's in Ireland

Rathcormac Gun Club were invited to Ballynatray Estate Youghal co cork to make a Video on Goshawk Hunting in Ireland by the Irish Hawking Club.
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[@zubenelgenubi]

Longtime interest in falconry and hawking!! Once was able to hunt several times with a Gyr falcon trainer taking pheasant and crow! She was almost pure white with dark spots, very strong and would wait on or fly from the fist! Beautiful to watch!

[@pauldurkee4764]

Wonderful to watch hunting in an age old fashion, as before the shotgun was thought of. Lovely to watch the dogs working the woods, and what an impressive bird the goshawk is. 👍

[@robbiebanks9182]

As a angler of 50 years that looks brillant fun to me. I love the way sparrow hawks and goshawks can fly at speed through cover in pursuit .lovely vidio .just got my first really good look at a red kite yesterday about 6 miles south of Banbridge on A1 .beautiful bird bit more graceful looking than buzzard

[@riverrebel1]

If someone randomly asked me "What do you think Irishmen hunting pheasant with hawks would look like?" This would be it, the outfits, types of dogs, the forest, everything about this is perfect

[@Kitiwake]

Not all Irish here by any means.

[@jeremyshukin5012]

I love how you can tell the dogs are having the times of their lives just givin er in the bush

[@xgp_ryu4185]

Such gorgeous, gorgeous landscape, like what you would find in a story book.

[@sotos200012ss]

That type of hunting it's like art 🎨

[@scourneene]

Irish descendant in northern ontario Canada here. I hunt with a 20 gauge shot gun, on long walks, solo, deep in the woods, we have wolves running around, I have a wolf tag, so I carry heavier ammo for that in case. We have the very odd ring necked pheasant like I'm seeing there but mostly sharp tailed grouse, rabbit, wild cats, moose, in the north, all you'd expect. I love Ireland, the history, family came from Lough Gill, Sligo ( last name is Cuirnín). I figured I'd see you guys with rifles at the start of the vid but this was quite something. We can get flacon licenses in Canada, you got me thinking, save coin on ammo, I had no idea of their abilities. You men really dress it up, I have good gear and thermo as it's cold up here -35 celcius at worst off Lake Superior, I couldnt get away with my cap from Ireland maybe early fall. Anyhow hope to make it over.

[@williamoneill5498]

Sounds like you got the countryside for it there too. Good luck, hope it works out.

[@scourneene]

@@williamoneill5498 yep we have at it for generations.

[@seadrifter8975]

Canada has great countryside forest and animals 👌

[@scourneene]

@@seadrifter8975 It's really does, I spent the day off Ranger Lake Rd. Which is north of Sault Ste. Marie Ontario if you want to look on Google maps. There are a ton, ton of lakes. Most of them are loaded with trout. It's a drive but worth it. You Irish would love. There are descendants that loged out the roads into the backcountry.

[@GreenHavenFarms]

Target acquired: launch feather missile.

[@RichardJBrowne53]

Nice to see that Hawking is alive and well in Ireland. The birds look great and lots of game taken in fine style.

[@50buttfish]

It even PLUCKS the feathers for you.

[@ItsJordanR]

I know goshawks are built for it, but man that gos can move!! Great Video, hat's off for the true falconers not ones who fly birds in shows, but who actually hunt the bird

[@drakestone-smolinski1415]

There is a beautiful cooperation between 3 animals to get a meal. I want to get into falconry more than hawks just cause I love the tenacity and efficiently of the smaller prey birds. But amazing video nonetheless! That was awesome.

[@silverburn101]

excellent camerawork and good to see Goshawk on top form..

[@tonyashton453]

Stunning birds of prey just fantastic to watch, the hours of training must be phenomenal!

[@esox4809]

Fantastic video thanks for sharing

[@Gman6755]

Looks like a very fun day of hunting! Always love watching dogs work a field and hedgerow. Dogs doing what they were born to do and Goshawks doing what they were born to do. Cool video.

[@lamaspacos]

02:55 What a beauty of plumage.

[@kneedeepinbluebells]

These folks are real pros - I enjoy watching and appreciate their care and dedication to the goshawks!

[@HinduBoy]

Lol. 🛋🥔compliments

Got to love irish Fieldsports

[@koleschlaw]

3:50 birds like "let me go bro, I got this."

[@jacobthomas8828]

Beautiful! I've been reading "H is for Hawk" by Helen MacDonald, and this video gives me great insight into how goshawks hunt.

[@RoulinBrooks]

+Jacob Thomas Same here. Half way through it. Pretty amazing.

[@AdrianPaneto]

Same here.

[@ابوصهيب-ض5ك]

Jacob Thomas

[@PopLivy]

Same here!! 1/3 of the way through it.

[@cocricklewood4441]

Currently doing the courses in the UK. Once passed exams will be looking to have my own female Finnish Goshawk

[@williamwest2005]

Wow, its amazing how well they are trained and eager to work.

[@swamprat69]

the falcons are pretty cool too

[@Jeremycook_]

@@swamprat69 What falcon?

[@mwc1988]

These KZbin algorithms are fucked. 7 years later, in 2020, this video this finds its way into my recommendations.

[@kylehowell4054]

It looks like a lot of fun! The bird gets his fill too

[@robbiedev2141]

That’s an amazing watch. How long did it take you to feel comfortable that the birds were ready to hunt with?

[@Ojb_1959]

Y’all living the good life. Greetings from New Orleans 🎭

[@alexbraun2243]

Never seen this activity before...stunningly beautiful

[@roberts7961]

same here

[@lorenzosalazar3400]

@@roberts7961 qq

[@PoutinePete]

This is so amazing! I want to be there doing this. Beautiful countryside, dogs, hunting...love it!

[@corrinekultgen3908]

Yep falconry is one of the most unique sports in the world

[@thegioiongvat-animal9383]

Nice, I love hunting trips like you

[@MGAnnAd]

The must have amazing hit ratio. Wonder how these birds (Hawks) spend their time in wild (after catching their prey)? Don't think the pheasant's can escape the hawks (too slow in flight). Thanks for sharing.

[@bradleywoods3742]

It's amazing how the dogs is running through thick brambles like its nothing, does it not get hurt?

[@Badgermanpeveril]

Amazing birds.

[@rmlectronicsuk2410]

Saw this in North Yorkshire last year. VERY effective!

[@milkncheese1]

First time seeing this and wow wow wow.. hoe very impressive and how quickly the hawk picks up the bird for the kill. Real amazing seeing animals and humans work in harmony... Beautiful hawks being able to do what they are good at... Great job gentleman

[@fishncapt26]

Wicked cool! I'm not familiar with goshawks they seem like a praregrine falcon similar stature speed appearance and lb for lb even tougher then big hawks and eagles very very cool I'm jealous and now I want a goshawk and I love how they so small but no problem dispatching huge pheasants etc. So cool!

[@dakotau2575]

High class gentleman! Great job!!

[@adictosalapescaex4887]

Dakota u will call them bunch of pussyes

[@mooneulogy8717]

@@adictosalapescaex4887 they've found a way to do absolutely nothing and call it hunting.

[@leilaazaisto2761]

Thanks for the video.

[@sagecreekwitt3301]

This is an excellent sport. It's great to see hawks, humans and dogs working together. Everyone gets a meal.

[@jkoysza1]

A superb day of sport! Wonderful dogs and hawks! Greeting from South Carolina.

[@stefan6888]

That's absolutely magnificent ! What a beautiful way to spend outdoors.

[@iankuc6827]

Seriously the best hunting I've ever seen, I'd love to be there.

[@nightshade4166]

What a Beautiful Color Green!!!

[@hunting2018]

I adore hawks

[@ornithologydude8649]

Same

[@وقلربيزدنيعلما-ف7ن]

يالغالي ترى فيه فرق بين الصقر و الباز

[@TheRaginghalfasian]

its cool to see the people working the dogs and birds to hunt, awesome!

[@BK-hl7qi]

Stunning countryside.

[@andrewfields8556]

Ireland... beautiful...

[@classicrider5274]

Appreciate it’s a long time since video uploaded but I came across it and wondered why the hawks spread their wings when feeding after the kill. There must be a good reason but I know nothing about hunting with birds.

[@roflcopterIII]

It's called mantling. It's just a thing they do to prevent other hawks from stealing it. They'll also sometimes puff themselves up to look bigger and flare their crests.

[@hanithoo5507]

I love the dogs . Nice dogs . Very obedient .

[@1wetpaint]

Hunted most of my life and never like this. Pretty incredible!

[@Lima-mi4zr]

Caça de alta classe cavalheiros, bom trabalho.

[@hphillips7425]

Good video. I have always liked falconry or whatever it is called

[@kunyilchannelafn1451]

Beautiful country,i am from Indonesia,i hope i can visit Ireland,

[@iacopostefanini8204]

This is the real meaning of haunting with goshawk. Really good done, that video. Great!

[@mirzasafran8778]

Awesome vidéo ,all goshawk are very acetive

[@iwalkincircles2960]

You can tell when the hawk sees the pheasant before the dog flushes it. He gets to take off before you release it.

[@axistec]

Clean and class 👍🇨🇮

[@myk6694]

great video, fascinating stuff

[@احمدالعراقي-ن5غ]

Very interesting exciting and wonderful work that the pheasant bird is hunted falcon💥💥💥⚘🌹🥀

[@andythorton611]

Cool, I'll stick to my shotty/gsp combo though I think!

[@Huntertom365]

cracking video i want to own a goshawk now...

[@PoutinePete]

Goshawk should have a little GoPro so we can see the kill.

[@levilenz6302]

Too small of a raptor

[@active_commenter5348]

Do goshawks exist in the wild in Ireland or are there only Sparrowhawks here

[@jasonkeehler3470]

I’m going hunting. You have a hawk and a dog what you gonna hunt? Just watch and learn watch and learn. Loved this video!

[@Hanzofalconry94]

Mantapppp👍👍👍

[@darrenbarkham7639]

beautiful country beautiful birds.

[@budmeister]

They're not even a native species though. All peasants are native to Asia.

[@josevminier]

darren barkham is a shame they doing that.

[@abderahimmazozi4975]

darren barkham 7.

[@NeutralGenericUser]

That bird is so impressive!

[@ivormiler8163]

Beautiful birds of prey

[@googleuser3009]

Примечательно то , что сокол замечает добычу еще прежде, чем она взлетит 3:53.

[@bryanballack9804]

i'm love hawks ! good video !

[@nobodylistenstodenny]

Very kewl , but to much time retrieving the bird for me . I live in the midwest and have always wanted to try this with a falcon or osprey 👌...kewl video for sure 👍👍👍👍

[@brettk5767]

One of the coolest things I’ve ever seen

[@sayafikri9709]

Excuse me can I ask? What tracking device are you using? What is the name of its type of tracking device? Sorry my English is bad, because I am from Indonesia Thank you :)

[@matsakan1]

Good hunting !!! Very very good !!!

[@UndeadOutlaw30]

What a beautiful place

[@CODstreamz]

Makes me want to live in Ireland

[@raihusain7425]

Beautiful I so wanna goto Ireland to do this love from Dubai

[@avisfacticius]

very nice video and watching Don in action with a goshawk.

[@silverleapers]

Hair clip for tail guard...hmmm...might try a modified one...thanks!

[@TheRaginghalfasian]

i wonder during these group hunts, how often are there problems with the BOP trying to attack each other, is that a thing?

[@josh81811]

Great video,but have you got to go to where the goshawk lands or does it bring the bird back to you?

[@procesgnilny]

They usually bring the bird, bottle of beer, telephone number for an attractive blond and say "there you go mate".

[@siwa7160]

Nice peaceful hunting!

[@oldschoolhawking8191]

GOSHAWKS: God's gift to falconers!

[@austinstrong9376]

This is the type of conservation I like to see. Guns are useful tools when it comes to hunting and conservation, but they're also dangerous. It makes me happy that there are skilled professionals that can use animals like hawks and falcons as nature intended - hunters!

[@mrraver993]

Why the hair clip on the tail feathers after the kill? To stop it flying away?

[@countycricklewood]

Where and what county were they hunting?

[@jessmynott5867]

This is really interesting to watch why did he put a clip on the hawks tail?

[@mohammedkarim8035]

Nice video.

[@user-lx9jm1wo3h]

The dog is the real star here.

[@nicola128]

Another level...

[@mohammadvazin1949]

So classy so cool Us Middle Easterns love to do this so amazing Thank

[@julitogonzaga7302]

where can i get those baby falcons so that i can raise and train them also..do you guys know where?

[@nickh2001]

Are these the same as a Harris hawk? Sorry I'm new

[@jennywynter112]

No, and much harder to train. Harris Hawks can hunt in groups and they are very intelligent.

[@jennywynter112]

Read the brilliant book 'H is for Hawk' by Helen MacDonald, she trained a Goshawk and the description is riveting, a prize winning book. I really hate hunting but do understand the relationship between a hawk and its trainer and the bird must be rewarded for its efforts; very difficult to watch the death of the pheasants but, I guess, it's just Nature.

[@raff002]

Does anyone know how difficult it is to own a bird of prey for hunting? or what the procedure is?

[@Blazingwheel]

Wow never seen this type of hunting before how does it work/prepare the hawk for it? And why doesn't the hawk just take off since it's outside free.

[@7979Army]

you could call it a partner ship, something many of the human race is failing at doing so knowing that true meaning is rare.

[@TotalMishap]

Seriously, you've never heard of Falconry?

[@leetlebob8203]

Blazing_Fox it's been trained it's whole life with people and it know when it's done good it's rewarded.

[@Xdmfan02]

It either has a really good relationship with its owner or they have leather straps around its feet like I’ve seen them do with golden eagles, either way the birds still let their owners take them, I think it’s more of a partnership rather than ownership, because if the bird wanted to it could just leave, but that one guy had his goshawk chipped, that’s why he had that metal antenna

[@aktanakhmetov]

The video shows it to be very effective hunting, few misses. What's the percentage if catches vs misses in reality in such conditions/environment?

[@MiCHeaL97C]

Will an imprint his fly as well as a parent reared gos?

[@gosnest]

Micheal Charlwood Oh no not that old chestnut again!

[@huntingandfalconrybabak-pm9uu]

Is this a wild hawk?

[@felipesandoval7593]

this is awsome an old tradition and custom.animals are better listeners than humans...

[@enzouchiha9068]

NICE

[@sakisaggelakislaserhunter6395]

That is the perfect way to hunt 👍👍👍👍👍🇬🇷🍷🏆