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How To Get Started In The Sport Of Kings

Quite simply there is a right and a wrong ways to go about getting involved in this probably one of the most ancient of sports in the world. In fact there are so many wrong ways that to take  even one of these is to potentially spoil one of the most unique enjoyable and original of pursuits known to man.

Any falconry club,falconry manual or book and any indeed any falconer worth his salt has only one aim in view and that is to make sure that anyone taking up this ancient and noble sport of kings and  avoid as many of the pitfalls as at all possible. From experience the following 10  steps have been identified  to  ensure that you have the best chance of enjoying your falconry for many years to come.

1. Ensure that your thoroughly research your subject before you start.

2.You will have to be sure that you have the commitment ,space and most of all time to devote to falconry.

3.You must become completely conversent with the terms, practices and every day language used in falconry.

4.It is essental that you become one with your birds - understand their everday needs requirments and even their moods and fully match them with your own.

5.Seek help and support before you start . While you can do it on your own, you will make mistakes which could prove fatal to both you and your raptor. It is stongly recommended that you join a falconry club or at least make contact with a local falconer.

6. Falconry is a hunting sport so make sure it is something you are going to enjoy. Get some hands on experience handling falcons in thfield.

7.Either get an apprenticeship with an experienced falconer or sign up for one of the many residential courses avaialable so that you can fully emerce yourelf into falconry - eat drink and sleep falconry for a while.

8.Make careful preperations carefully selecting the hawk you wish to purchase suitable to the land you have available to train it .

9.Get the correct hawking furniture and falconry equipment. Preparing your mews carefully.

10. Check to find a reputable breeder selected only from recommendations from existing falconers.

Finallly, always always put the health and wellbeing of your hawk or falcon above all other considerations. If you need help do not be afraid to ask The hawking world is a true fraternity always willing to help the newest member to their ranks

These is a wealth of information out there to help you in the Sport Of Kings.

Enjoy your hawking - there really is nothing reallly like it !