Falconry 101: An Introduction To The Basics and History of the Sport

Online Editors — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 08:30:26 -0400

Birds of prey fascinate us in ways other animals simply cannot. Not only is their method of hunting hypnotic in its beauty, raptors wear an air of languid superiority as comfortably as they wear their feathers. Field & Stream's Chad Love has always had an interest in falconry.

These photographs, which convey the essence of a sport very few see, are from some of the hunts on which he's tagged along over the years and provide a basic introduction to the sport and tradition of falconry.

Photo Gallery: Deputy Editor Anthony Licata Goes Hunting with Hawks

fieldandstream-editor — Fri, 01 Sep 2006 05:00:00 -0400