Falconry: A Guide To Training Birds Of Prey

This book provides an introduction to the sport of hawking and falconry, detailing all the necessary tools and techniques. The practice of falconry, a primal bond between humans and birds of prey, has been integral to many cultures. Falconry is experiencing a resurgence in popularity.

The book offers a compact, illustrated introduction to falconry, teaching novices how to familiarize birds through ‘manning,’ build bonds, train with lures and gloves, manage diet and weight, hood, and free flight. Illustrated with over 300 images, this book celebrates this craft dating back to 2,000 BC, inspiring and instructing readers.