Making falconry equipment oregon falconers association. Most of this equipment is easy and very inexpensive to make. It is recommended that you do not treat with any oils or other leather treatment products on any falconry gloves. From preapprentices to seasoned master falconers, we provide everything a falconer needs to learn and practice the art. The author is a great falconer and tinkerer and builder of things and design. Less white space means fewer pages with more information. Generally, parts that make direct contact with the bird should be made of leather to prevent trauma to the birds body while its training. Falconry equipment western sporting falconry supplies. Falconry is the hunting of wild quarry in its natural state and habitat by means of a trained bird of prey. The most important piece of equipment for kestrel falconry is a good scale.
I have a book called a guide to making and using falconry equipment and it has a whole chapter on making and decorating hoods and it has presized patterns for average sized rts, coopers hawks, peregrines, and goshawks. Oil painting of falconry equipment by the dutch painter christoffel pierson 1631 1714. The encyclopedia of falconry usually ships in 24 hours adian walker hardcover 224 pages published may 2000 this is an excellent reference manual for falconry terms and current information. Fill in and return the falconry license application. Inside youll understand exactly what you need to know in this wonderful sport.
Popular falconry books showing 150 of 124 h is for hawk hardcover by. Falconry has been around for over 3,000 years, aided by the use of falconry equipment. We are here to support the needs of you and your bird every step of the way. Ideal for special occasions such as birthdays, christmas or valentines day. Crown falconry was established in 1993 growing from my general interest in wood turning and metal working, turning a few block perches for my local falconry friends and acquaintances. To read excerpts from this book, click on the book title. Good books for making hoods apprentice falconry forums. You can tailor it to fit your bird perfectly and add your own embellishments. Reorganization of chapters, including a new chapter. Falconry equipment a guide to making and using falconry gear by bryan kimsey and jim hodge. I used the 12 rod perch with a 52 oz female redtail without any problems. Mac falcon is a company with everything in falconry materials. Falconry books for sale in uk 49 used falconry books.
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Jan 01, 2015 falconry equipment a guide to making and using falconry gear bryan kimsey, jim hodge on. Doug is pretty handy, and found a lot of pleasure in making his own hoods, gauntlets, hawking bags, lures, swivels and even bells. Here are some musthave pieces of equipment to invest in as you get started in the sport. There are different kind of scales where the leading ones are digital scales. Falconry equipment a guide to making and using falconry gear. This hood is so easy to make and doesnt need to be blocked. Falcon fabrication uks largest falconry equipment supplier. We have over 30 years experience in leather processing. Wide selection of handmade falconry gloves, anklets, jesses, and other falconry accessories. An emperor golden eagle king gyr falcon prince peregrine falcon knight saker falcon squire lanner falcon. Excellent book for beginner and master falconer alike, save a lot of money by following easy to learn step by step instructions. History of falconry considered the sport of kings in europe from the middle ages until the end of the 18th century the boke of st. Large stocks of falconry equipment ready for immediate despatch. Engineering falconry equipment from top quality materials.
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