The Harris's Hawk Revolution

Abstract

First edition. "This falconry book is specifically designed to help falconers become better caretakers, trainers, and hunters; to help breeders increase production; and to make captive bred raptors better falconry birds and hunting hawks. The Coulsons teach about husbandry, rearing, training, socialization, scouting, hunting, selective breeding, and captive propagation techniques."--Publisher's description. List of figures -- List of tables -- Acknowledgements -- Preface -- The hawk that revolutionized falconry -- Natural history of Harris's Hawk -- Falconry housing and diet -- Falconry equipment, imping and coping -- Selecting a Harris's Hawk for falconry -- Obtaining and training the Harris's Hawk -- Cast, group and gang hunting -- Scouting for game -- Hunting methods and strategies -- Furred quarry -- Feathered quarry -- Hawking trips and falconry meets -- Harris's Hawks and dogs -- Teamwork: Ferrets and Harris's Hawks -- Selective breeding and hawks suitable for breeding -- Breeding the Harris's Hawk -- Breeding equipment -- Causes of mortality -- Medical issues in Harris's Hawks -- Game recipes.