My Hawks final Training and Health Exam before Free Flight!

[@jacobshepherd3997]

“Bring the bird box”😳

[@RoryRita]

"She's watching you like a hawk!!" Its 1230 am and I burst out laughing really loud!! Thought it was really funny! She better come back!!

[@bigfootseahawk5686]

What a beautiful creature. The dynamic between man and animal is simply amazing

[@Flowerfanatic1]

My love for hawks began in 2012 when I found out they had just added 2 cameras over a hawk nest on the Cornell Campus in Ithaca, NY where a pair of Red-Tailed Hawks had set up housekeeping. There are many of us who have faithfully followed this beautiful family thru the good times and sad and can hardly wait for spring to arrive so we can follow the newest family (always have had 3 eggs and 3 chicks fledging). When I found your channel I was excited to watch how Carol would fit in your family. She is beautiful and looks like she's happy with your family. There are several of the Cornell group who are falconers so we learned first hand (and have watched them work their birds) why they love doing this. Will love watching Carol free fly and return. That's something spectacular to watch and experience. You're VERY lucky to have her. Yes, I'm jealous!! :) But I'm an 81 year old great-grandma. Wish I'd found this hobby when I was much younger as I LOVE animals of all kinds and falconry would have been fascinating to experience. Good luck with your land purchase and home building experience. Love your family.

[@aaronmoraca-savva4484]

You guys are awesome. Definitely get the land, Live the dream. You guys inspire me to do so much more with life. I think Carrol will come back.

[@casey2562]

Homesteading & minimalism. You are on the right track. Nothing better!

[@keatonditchfield8437]

She will come back, especially once she looses a little weight. Once she comes back... then the next step is your first hunt! I'm so excited! Awesome channel

[@syridian1000]

You can totally do it! We lived in an RV for 18 months on our land while we built our house. Still working on it, yes its hard, but so worth it! :)

[@larrybriggs2920]

Fun video Maxx, Carol is coming along nicely. Property ownership is a great idea no matter what, as long as you can afford it. If you dont like being that "off-the-grid" you can move. Building while living in a motorhome is not ideal. Just build your house then move in. Your wife says she is all for it now, but being that far away from Target and Costco can take its toll.

[@blakesafrit1997]

That land is beautiful. You guys would make a great homesteading family. Solar power is always an option. Awesome Carol update! She'll come back dude

[@elizabethhazel15]

oh cool congrats on your article! that is awesome and now you can get the word out about falconry just like you wanted too from the start! i love how you respect your hawk too!!! just so happy to see such a regal animal loving life so much!

[@Robertomartinez-cw6iv]

"don't give me that petty shiet"

[@countryboy348]

Lol

[@jestopherson]

I've got to be honest man. I followed you for the Tacoma content and all your DIY mods so I was a little unsure of the whole falconry bit. But now I'm hooked, I cannot wait to see Carol free fly. I'm legitimately getting anxious about the prospect of her taking off but even more so I'm excited to see her actually maintain that bond and fly straight to you. Keep this stuff up, also just gotta say. I'm Canadian but without a doubt you're living the American dream

[@Th3MEX1CAN1]

Give me a bird update man i'm dying here! Im actually really excited about the bird videos. it's what brought me to your channel, and I'd love to see more.

[@AnarchicYang]

I just want to say, I stumbled upon the first episode of this series by accident one night, and once I finished I had to watch the second one. When I found out that this was an ongoing thing and unfinished, I got excited. I've always wanted to get into falconry but I simply couldn't afford it as I'm barely 19 lol. In other words, thank you for letting me experience this through these videos. It only makes me more excited for the future as I plan to become serious with this kinda thing later on in life. Please, if you free fly her and she comes back, make more videos on her. It's so very interesting to watch and see how she acts towards you and what you do to care for her. Keep up the great work man. I think she'll come back to you btw, you did make her fat after all hahaha

[@monst3rjohn915]

Hell yeah excited for you guys to build a house!! Good luck to you both!

[@marcematt2214]

The key is you & your wife understand to each other then money o no money you can make anything so, God bless you both

[@rushyahr7767]

that's coo how you raised her, the adolescence stage sounds fascinating

[@jamieashton5252]

Love watching your journey with this hawk, please keep us up to date on her progress. Thanks!

[@gordis951]

The King and His Hawk was the first intro I had to this animal I was a kid when I read the story. then when I found out you can train them to help you catch small game and they come back to you I had an interest in this but didn't know what it was called until you mentioned it in your channel.

[@anubisplays3657]

Love this so much! I love how you take the time to really tell us how the whole situation is developing and every little detail of your life with carol. Also your wife is HILARIOUS! GL man! Hope she comes back! looking forward to hunting videos!

[@t2fast]

Trust me you want telemetry. She may be great and always come back to you but all it takes is another outside force to cause her to run like another hawk, eagle, crows and what else. My father always used telemetry even on his oldest most faithful falcons. I was lucky enough to be the son of one of modern falconry's greatest falconer and breeder over the last 60 years.

[@relytlirpa]

Gonna need some sauce on a claim like that.

[@t2fast]

@@relytlirpa when they put your name on the Falconers Wall of Remembrance at The Boise Raptor Center, when the Arabian Royal Family call you the Bedouin of Falconry, when your artificial insemination techniques are used to help bring the Peregrine falcon back from near extinction, when your Gyr/ Peregrine hybrids are some of the most highly sought after hunting partners, when you dedicate your life to breeding, raising, and training the finest Falcons in the world, and when your name is Steve Baptiste your a real life Legend known, respected, and sometimes vilified by the Master Falconers of the world. So that is the Sauce one needs to make a claim like that! My name is Toby Baptiste and I am the very proud son of the late Steven L. Baptiste.

[@jake3523]

@@t2fast some would say, in the years after; Toby rode his father's coat tails throughout his entire life, as if somehow assured his father's accomplishments were in some way his own.

[@jake3523]

@@t2fast you as well denialboi

[@t2fast]

@@jake3523 oh you're a special sort this is for sure, do not let anyone tell you otherwise. : )

[@dottielinville8095]

You go girl! Property the only way to raise a family right. I raised my boys in the country, they had chores, we had cattle, chickens and horses. It's the best place in the world. Add a Hawk and it's even better. :)

[@anubisplays3657]

"The only way to raise a family right" lol

[@kawkid]

I was reading the Kentucky DNR site last year for hunting season dates and saw there was a falconry season. That sparked my interests since it had a link to all the rules. I read the information and was amazed at how regulated it is and how you have to catch your own bird. It was pretty involved. I am glad your doing the video series. I saw the one where you caught your halk. That was one of the things I was wondering about when reading the regulations. How does one catch a halk. Keep up the good work and I hope your halk stays with you. It would be cool to see you both hunt.

[@iMrPlenty]

stop!!!! you're making me want a hawk now thats actually so cool

[@garykonzelman939]

Go with the telemetry just in case. I have been watching and wish you all the luck in the world. I really want you to succeed and to watch you and her grow as team for years to come.

[@nicoguidone2048]

pumped to follow Carol's story!!!

[@tyymclarenfan]

Such a beautiful bird 🐦

[@justincave7639]

Hey! I’m really enjoying your videos! I’m one of the new subscribers. Glad I came across your channel. Looking forward to seeing the free fly! She’ll definitely come back! Good luck!

[@lyftedlegend9954]

Beautiful family!

[@redmoonmountain]

6:06 Amazingly Instant! I've played it at 1/2 and 1/4 speed and I'm shocked at how fast she can be. Not to mention that there is No Hesitation between seeing the food and taking it! Love the work you guys are doing.

[@CRF250xKing]

Very glad I found your videos! You have definitely inspired me to look into falconry! Absolutely stunning animal!

[@seguetaspeed]

"Don't gimme that petty shit" Hell yeah. I love watching you guys :D

[@ncshpfox]

My kids love the movie The Secret Life of Pets. Every time I see your bird I think of Tiberius the hawk.

[@ryanclay959]

Waiting for your sponsors permission to free fly your hawk is 100% respect for your sponsor who has been doing Falconery longer

[@chrismoody1342]

My sons life long friend is into falconry. He stopped by my place and put on a little demonstration. He’s bird flew three houses away and lit in a tree top. He gave the return signal and just like that she come swooping in. I got say it pretty cool seeing that all in play. As for the house expect to pay a pretty penny to get electricity routed, especially if the power lines are far away. The rest is easy peasy; just make sure your budget can handle it. Nobody ever brings a build in on budget. Have some extra $$$ in budget.

[@lukelindquist5152]

You should do a whole new Tacoma walk around from your last one! I just watched the old one and so much has changed! Love the channel

[@meganlindquist6654]

that would be the best

[@CharReed]

Carol is a cranky ole girl because she needs her FIBER lol! She'd never have a perfectly rendered piece of meat in the wild. I'd say save yourself some effort and just quarter the entire quail/mouse/rat/squirrel and give it to her. She'll know what to do and be happier and healthier for it. Plus it's less work on your end :) I came across your channel because of Carol and stayed because you and your family are so awesome. Thanks for documenting the process! I have been interested in birds of prey since 4th grade and seriously considered becoming a falconer back in '05, but decided to travel the world instead. If I can set up my own land and property, I'd definitely consider it again. I'll live vicariously through you in the meantime!

[@LastLineOfDefense]

I'd come back to that purrdy face.

[@justingarnick6021]

Last Line Of Defense LLOD!!!! Sup mike

[@viperh9948]

Isn't that the truth!

[@PapaSmurf5959]

The Hawk/Falcon.... we want to see more about the progress. Its amazing.

[@FossilOcelot]

Resting bite face 😂

[@stanlakey6949]

Very cool.Can’t wait to see her hunt.

[@wvoutdoorsman5326]

That land looks awesome Maxx!!! I don’t think you can go wrong with property!!! She’ll come back especially if she’s hungry😁

[@franticmotionz]

Loving the content. Going to my first meet up of the North Carolina Falconers guild tomorrow. Seriously thinking of getting involved. Your bird looks like shes on track. Great job! I'll be tuning in!!!!

[@Rockoblocko]

Thanks for sharing this man, I don't know why but I love watching this. I aspire to do everything that you are doing.

[@frankieg5833]

She is awesome and the hawk as well cool videos thanks for sharing 👍

[@angelaconley162]

I have heard of this b4 but until i started watching your vids I had never seen this. Pretty cool ty for sharing

[@SDMacMan]

You scooped up one of the good ones. You lucky bastard! ;)

[@Senegal01]

She looks good, and she should return, but in case I did see two large juvie's together in a tree by Interstate 81 in NY today. Seeing two Juvie''s together was a little strange this time of the year, I think trapping is only until Jan 31. Very best in hunting with Carol.

[@SuperChewy808]

Awesome!! Been waiting to see how things were going.

[@jacobshepherd3997]

I subbed because of the hawk haha

[@wylie2846]

Same

[@ishqforever7522]

same

[@ZorgDK]

Me too

[@RookieRancher727]

If only you understand the influence you’ve had on me

[@countryboy348]

Same once I turn 14 I'm getting a hawk

[@Deqster]

"that's just how her face is" ... Carol has resting bite face, lol

[@claybush9143]

Hawk is not ready. At 4 weeks her response to the glove without seeing meat on it should be ZERO hesitation when called. I fear with her not waiting to come to the glove while being over weight that bringing her weight down anymore is going to cause those bad habits you mentioned to come back. My sponsor told me when i first started that not all hawks are good falconry hawks. The first one i got was awesome and the second one was not a good falconry hawk. Good luck with her i hope you can get the problems worked out and get to hunting with her.

[@saker147]

Never consider flying without telemetry, I know you want to just "test if she will come back", but realistically if she doesnt you need a way to find her.

[@vettechgeekgirl3559]

Saker Yes, a must. HYBRID falconry birds are required to have TWO telemetry devices (to protect the wild population)

[@fookschool]

Well off grid is fairly easy to do and not even close to as expensive as everyone makes it seem. We did fine on 3- 300w panels and half a Chevy volt pack. Then added on from there for powering more than basic necessities.

[@Ratchet4647]

Heh. Bird box... Anyway... Actual homesteaders may disagree with this advice but I recommend that if you can afford to, instead of selling your home put it up for rent. That way if you decide that homesteading really isn't for you you can always come back to your home, and in the meantime your home will have been generating you some income. Food for thought.

[@keithgilbert915]

Awesome videos I always loved rail tails!

[@ThatBeardedVeteran]

"Do you want a new car? No I don't want that petty shit!" Haha classic.

[@kimberlylopez5524]

“So today we need to take some pictures because the deadline is... is today” I laughed so hard 😂😂😂😂

[@daniellipsitz4882]

The pun at 15:58 when he says "she...she watches the hood like a hawk" made me laugh so much

[@rickmoss7040]

The first hawk vid is how I found you...watched lots of your stuff since...good dude, great content. I have always wanted to get I to falconry....your video made me decide I can do it...and i am gonna look into some dudes in NE Ohio that do it...and hit em up!

[@chasecoulson2555]

I like the idea of no tracker. Good luck buddy.

[@viperh9948]

11:08 Oh my... The true Dez emerges!! Ha ha. I love the whole idea. Wish I could at this point in my life (do a homestead). Live the dream guys!!!

[@sarahghitea4641]

“Sterling we’re gonna see the bird man” 😂

[@davegell1985]

hey maxx! first off congrats on the channel! It has really blown up in a huge way and for good reason. I love your content! I have a question for you tho, what video editing software do you use and was it a hard learning curve to learn how to edit and get it done in a timley manner? I am looking to start a channel soon and have zero experience with editing! thanks mane, keep killin it!

[@anthonynelson6082]

thank you for doing the mew! I just got mine done, and I like to see how people fine tune them! great video!

[@ParkerRoams]

Just want to say thanks for posting these. I have always thought about falconry but never all that seriously. Thankfully I saw your first video, and that did the trick :) I studied for the test and hope I passed. Looking forward to getting a bird next year!

[@Balystx]

11:07 I died 🤣 love the falconry vids man! Keep it up

[@marioarchuleta8723]

# 135 oh yeah .. Awsome brotha i couldnt wish for any more if i had your life .. U inspire me more an more everyday ..

[@jonathanbowser7343]

Love these videos. It is so amazing to me.

[@mckay856]

Thanks for showing me the mews. I'm curious of the estimated total start up cost just for equipment, hoods, bird box, traps, food etc. Mews would be difficult to estimate as some already have an enclosure they could convert. Family is beautiful! Wife cracks me up! When you asked her if she had fun while she was walking away; I can't tell if she answered you or not. That made me laugh out loud. I'm glad you showed everyone that even young children can be involved. People need to see that. Having land like that would be perfect for this lifestyle. I hate nosey neighbors and neighbors in general.. Speaking of neighbors, have any of them made any negative comments to you about falconry?

[@bettasplendens713]

Great work!

[@kaipocesar6415]

"I want a new house not a new car. Don't give me that petty shit " 😂😂👏

[@tarapaul8212]

Oh my gosh! That land is beautiful! So she wants to homestead 😂😂. ?? Wonder where that came from.

[@ItsHalvar]

you should deffinetly get that spot of land you were looking at in the woods that would be so dope. perfect location

[@micheleevett2638]

hello m8 im using my wifes acc but would jus tlike to say im realy enjoying ur videos im a falconer in england and also fly a red tail female that i have had for 6 years shes awesome good luck for the future with carol

[@buricua2011]

New sub love the channel. First came across your first vid on Carol🤙

[@colinlittle3910]

Can’t wait for you to go hunting with carol

[@SlickRicWhite]

This is comparable to the Avatar when you're waiting to see if the Mountain Banshee accepts your partnership, I love it lol

[@rrmerlin3402]

If you have only flown her in your backyard A good test for free flight would be to take her to a new field and use the creance. The change in scenery will make less likely to come to you. If she does that's a great sign.

[@protocolracing3177]

"don't give me that petty shit" should be quite of the year hahah

[@gorb9944]

Oh yeah yeah go raven

[@mikealbright2470]

That wife of yours is a pretty smart cookie! luckie you!

[@maxolivares667]

When you free fly her make sure her keel is sharp and she should come to you multiple times. Also make sure you have the Bells on so if she finds another pray to go after you can hear her. Just my 2 cents.

[@golfmaniac007]

this has got to be one the coolest man toy

[@jeremiahthe1st540]

“I want a new house not a new car don’t give me that petty shit” 😂😂😂😂😂😂 I’m done

[@holmezzenterprises7722]

Honestly, free fly her yourself. You really want to Max. I understand your sponsor wants you to wait but you’re with that bird everyday. You know her better. Free fly her brotha, you know it’s time

[@Jon_Ringo]

always buy land as long as it is within your budgetary limits(no more than 1/4 monthly income). i own 1250 acres in northern AZ and i will never give it up.

[@sanchezzz1]

What about solar with wood fire generator back up? Great spot !

[@HomesteadDad]

I’ve really enjoyed watching these videos. I’d love to start falconry, I just fear I don’t have the time to dedicate to a bird right now. Keep up the good work.

[@1babyevey]

giving her fur and feathers will help clear her digestive system and she will then cough it up in a pellet in a way it's like their version of fibere so give her a good bit of bone fur and feather

[@The_Vanished]

I didn't even realize your place really isn't that big property wise until you and your wife were talking about it in the truck

[@marialinda1112]

I’m sorry that my cuestión is not according with the video but what part of us ur living looks pretty enchanting place and spacious

[@KarlKarsnark]

A super cool, off grid Human Mew on some acreage would be great for you and the hawk(s).

[@daiserbeams_adventures7486]

I am also on my journey into falconry in WA state and this is pretty awesome inside look max! You are your own news, they just have a bigger platform. Also any idea the temps red tails can just sit in? I’m guessing they can weather pretty well considering they live in the cold up here anyhow.?

[@scottbrougher4615]

Awesome video

[@wallsride1163]

im liking that their is a falconry journey beginning and that your making episodes on them but being a falconry myself i can tell theirs a lot for you to learn, feather don't have any nutritional value but they will produce a cast which will help clean the crop of the bird, and i would say cover the ledges in the avairy just because birds can see them and try to perch on it and possible break a feather

[@wallsride1163]

my bad must of missed that bit but yer intestine not much the but some bits and min but the heart lung liver are great for the bird rats quail mice and steak are all high quality food rabbit and day old chick are considered low quality just because they hold less nutritional value. id say defiantly invest in telemetry great for when you birds out of sight quick find and last thing id probably say is keep food out of sight of the bird until calling or feed because they can see it as taking your keeping it from them and then can get temper mental not fun for no one ahah any way mate keep up the episode cant wait for some hunting vids

[@FloridaGuns]

@10:07 LOL Derp Face So cool that your wife is cool:)