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Best books to learn Falconry, in order
Falconry is an apprenticeship sport where haste can kill a bird, so the reading order is nearly sacred. Start with understanding raptors, their biology and the commitment involved, then housing, equipment, and the daily discipline of managing weight and condition, and only then training and hunting, so the hawk's welfare grounds every skill you build.
Reading paths for falconry
The Best Books to Learn Falconry
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Frequently asked questions
- How should I approach learning falconry?
- Falconry is an apprenticeship sport where haste can kill a bird, so the reading order is nearly sacred. Start with understanding raptors, their biology and the commitment involved, then housing, equipment, and the daily discipline of managing weight and condition, and only then training and hunting, so the hawk's welfare grounds every skill you build.
- What's a good book to start falconry with?
- A strong starting point is My side of the mountain by Jean Craighead George. The ordered reading paths above show exactly where it fits and what to read next.
- What should I read after falconry?
- Once you have the fundamentals, explore closely related subjects like Fishing and angling, Wilderness navigation, Thru-hiking long trails.