We Trapped An ABSOLUTE MONSTER of a Hawk! (The Biggest Red-Tailed Hawk In My 19 Years of Falconry!)

[@stone90wall]

Thank goodness Jeb is back. He adds so much to the channel!

[@FinsandTalons]

I wasn't sure if I should keep Jeb around, but he's doing alright.😂

[@jasonberner1245]

This one is going to be a keeper!!!

[@FinsandTalons]

I think so!

[@davidkrawitz866]

thats a biiiiiig female. Im flying a pretty small western rt this season and this is making me envious

[@FinsandTalons]

I'm telling you..... she's like a small eagle! You're welcome to come trap in Ohio next year if you want to make the drive!

[@JosephAdams-lk5hy]

Thats really cool!

[@FinsandTalons]

Very!

[@Gregory-en5kq]

Nice bird, and thanks, it’s been quite a journey to get this far and I’ve been frustrated and discouraged but I’ve made contact with a falconer who has agreed to sponsor me and is excited to do it, we plan to trap my first bird before Christmas, like you I would have preferred a younger bird but I’m so glad it’s coming together and glad I’ve got folks like y’all . Yes we say y’all . Thanks

[@FinsandTalons]

Yeah I hear that. Definitely ups and downs in this sport. I hope y'all find a giant! Good luck!

[@jeffreyporter4678]

Happy for you, she's huge! I hope she becomes a great falconry bird for you!

[@FinsandTalons]

Thanks Jeff....I'm looking forward to it!

[@j3-in-ga]

George and Falconer here love your contact me and my wife both fly big girls 50 and 52 ounce. they have drawbacks, they can carry easier and farther but you gotta love them big toes

[@FinsandTalons]

Oh wow yeah those are biggins! We'll see how she turns out, so far she's manning down real well. Thanks for watching!

[@j3-in-ga]

@@FinsandTalons we rarely get rabbits down hereabout 10 to 1 so big toes are important for gray squirrels

[@ohioschooloffalconry8599]

Congrats Brandon!!

[@FinsandTalons]

Thank you! Super excited!

[@Tonyhawkin]

Holy smokes she’s a small eagle! 👍 I’m curious to see what her hunting weight will be. Look forward to the videos to come!

[@FinsandTalons]

That's what I've been saying, is she's a small eagle! 😂 I also am curious to see what her hunting weight will be. She's been eating on the glove at 57.5 oz. We will see.

[@DanzaLoft]

That’s a monster. Had the red tail here a couple weeks ago trying to get the squirrel in my tree. It was hysterical. The poor squirrel was looking up at the hawk and down at my Siberian husky waiting for it. The hawk wasn’t even phased we were sitting out there watching with my kids playing. Can’t wait to see this beast hounding squirrels when she’s ready.

[@FinsandTalons]

Haaa that's funny. Absolutely....I'm ready for it!

[@ap-nu3ck]

Awesome, respect your tenacity!

[@FinsandTalons]

Thanks! It's been a rollercoaster of a season.

[@rookbirdblues]

What a chunk!!! Everytime I watch your videos I wish we had passage take here in the UK, such an incredible form of falconry (not that our captive bred birds aren't incredible but it's so different.) Hope to see her in action soon, and I'm excited to see what her hunting weight will be

[@FinsandTalons]

It would definitely take a lot of fun out of the sport if we couldn't trap here. Several falconers get permits to trap just for the fun of it. Yeah the chest on this bird is like a bowling ball!

[@KellyStaples-e6b]

New to your channel. Looking forward to seeing your progress

[@FinsandTalons]

Welcome aboard! I have a good feeling about this hawk.

[@ScottH22175]

Congratulations and good luck!

[@FinsandTalons]

Thanks Scott!

[@briansmith9734]

Nice Catch

[@FinsandTalons]

Thanks Brian!

[@femme_falconer]

Oh man that’s a big girl. As far as females I’ve flown 3 that were trapped hog fat at 50+ and a couple that were trapped sharp between 40-42 oz. All of these birds regardless hunted between 40-43 oz their first seasons. The sharp ones were just in the field earlier haha

[@FinsandTalons]

Those are nice sized birds - that's heavier than the Red Tails I usually trap and hunt with. This girl hopped to the glove 4 times today at 58 oz 😳.

[@femme_falconer]

@ Monster. Hard to imagine her flying under 3 lbs. Everything’s gonna be on that bird’s menu! Congrats!

[@josephdaniels4466]

Wonderful video, thanks for sharing. Was curious how you fashioned the camera to your trap. I’ve plugged and play but cannot get it right. Was also wondering if you think mouse color makes a difference? Cheers!

[@FinsandTalons]

Thanks Joseph! I use a GoPro clamp. I tighten that down on the corner of the trap and then used 2 heavier zip ties to make it real secure. My camera is a DJI Action 4, and they are compatible with the GoPro camera mounts. I think the color of mice matter with some birds, and some don't care. If I had the option, I would go with anything but white. Though, sometimes white is the only thing I can get at times.

[@gilbertgross5684]

Congratulations on trapping a giant, finally!

[@FinsandTalons]

Thanks Gil!

[@MushMaine]

congrats brother

[@FinsandTalons]

@@MushMaine Thank you sir! 🫡

[@kenbadgett8383]

Wow what an awesome bird I hope she the one. Good luck..

[@FinsandTalons]

I really hope so! I have a good feeling about her. Thanks Ken!

[@beardedfalconer1173]

Wow what a monster!

[@FinsandTalons]

I've never seen anything like it! 😂

[@beardedfalconer1173]

@ I haven’t either she ought to be a beast with that food drive. How many grams is that? My biggest red tail was 1200 g trap weight and hunted at 1120. Which isn’t a huge bird.

[@troyw1769]

Hopefully she’s the one! Start thinking BIG bird names

[@FinsandTalons]

For sure!!! 🔥

[@2010wembley]

Lovely girl. Gotta be Big Bertha?

[@tombrabant7097]

Congrats she’s going to be a Hunter for sure

[@FinsandTalons]

Thanks Tom! I think she's going to hit game like a freight train!

[@BischesseHunting]

Where is this ?

[@FinsandTalons]

This hawk was trapped in Delaware County, OH.

[@BischesseHunting]

@FinsandTalons thank you for your reply. Take care of this beautiful animal and respect the nature. The World needs wild predators like hawks , falcon and eagles.

[@FRamirez1A]

Congratulations! Funny enough, I trapped mine this past weekend as well. kzbin.infoxop3PYl94J0?feature=shared

[@FinsandTalons]

Congrats!!! It won't let me click on the link, what's the name of the channel?