MOHunter
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« on: January 03, 2010, 07:12:54 PM » |
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Yesterday, we had the honor of accompanying a fine young lady and her Red Tailed Hawk on a rabbit hunt that took place on our property. I tagged along with the video camera and shot about a half-hour of footage from which I pieced together a 10 minute, 20 second video. Since I don't have a Firewire card in my computer, I lost a bit of quality when I upload the video to my PC from my camera, and when I saved it to Youtube, I lost even more. I have a better-quality version on DVD I am going to send to Bridget so she will have a memento from her hunt. Anyway, I hope you enjoy. Like I said, the quality really suffered when I uploaded it and some of the titles are a bit hard to read. Here is Bridget and her Red Tailed Hawk, Charm: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6Gbkcld508 |
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« Reply #1 on: January 03, 2010, 07:40:44 PM » |
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MHS has crossed into uncharted territory! I really liked the eagle at the end, too.
How old was the hawk?
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MOHunter
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« Reply #2 on: January 03, 2010, 08:02:45 PM » |
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I believe Charm must be around 3 years old. I think Bridget has had her for nearly 2 years, and by law, they have to be less than 1 year old when they trap them. That would mean she is somewhere between 2 1/2 - 3, I'd guess.
Was a really neat experience!
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« Reply #4 on: January 04, 2010, 05:42:25 AM » |
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Were you able to hold her? And where does she keep her? In a barn our out building? Would that eagle be a natural enemy?
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MOHunter
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« Reply #5 on: January 04, 2010, 08:44:50 AM » |
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I can tell you for sure that you wouldn't want to hold her without the thick, leather handlers glove that Bridget uses. Those talons would sink right through your flesh, no problem.
I didn't ask where she keeps her, but I would assume she has some kind of cage for her. Everything regarding those birds is tightly and strictly controlled by the state, including the size and construction of their cages.
As far as the eagle goes, I would think it would pose little threat to a Red Tailed Hawk. Eagles are not notorious bird eaters and have entirely different feeding habits that the Red Tailed Hawk does.
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« Reply #7 on: January 04, 2010, 01:46:25 PM » |
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Welp, Mo and blue....you two got to experience the REAL "sport of Kings". What an incredible, memorable experience that must have been. I'm a bit envious!!! wow.....
Vic
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« Reply #8 on: January 04, 2010, 01:50:37 PM » |
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Vic - I'll tell you, it was a really amazing experience. I've seen hawks go after and take prey out in the wild, but never that close up. And being 3 feet away from that bird while it picked that rabbit apart was something else. They are really efficient killers, to be sure. If we can get her to come back out again sometime, perhaps you could make the trip up.
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Joey
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« Reply #9 on: January 05, 2010, 07:39:28 AM » |
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nice video I enjoyed watching that.  |
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« Reply #11 on: January 05, 2010, 01:16:14 PM » |
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Some of my hunting friends are members of Pheasants forever. It was generally belived that red tail hawks were a negative impact on game bird populations. Several studies have shown that red tailed hawks actually HELP game bird populations (even though they do eat an occasional chick) Why? They eat black snakes, and the snakes are what really puts a dent in a gamebird population....so as u can guess, I think having a hawk or 2 around could have some advantages....I have never been what you would call "snake friendly"   |
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« Reply #12 on: January 19, 2010, 07:36:20 PM » |
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Hey ya'll! Gotta say, that was an awesome hunt. I've never seen Charm leave the fist so fast for a bunny! Thanks for having me and her out there! You all are an amazing group of people!! Bridget PS: Here's a few more pictures of Charm and I's 09-10 season so far: The hawk and the dog after a morning rabbit hunt-   Snickers, my black Labrador Retriever, in the field working while Charm was up in the trees waiting on him to flush out a rabbit-  Snickers working the field-  Charm on a fox squirrel-  Charm on another fox squirrel-  Charm on a grey squirrel-  Charm on the fist, eating a tidbit-  Charm on a snake-   Just a few pictures for ya'll. I definately enjoy hunting with her!  resized images - 01/19/10 MOHunter |
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« Reply #13 on: January 19, 2010, 08:31:51 PM » |
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Bridget - It was one of the coolest things I've ever seen first hand. I still can't get over how fast Charm pounced on that rabbit. Unbelievable! BTW - Welcome to MHS!  |
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« Reply #14 on: January 19, 2010, 09:51:24 PM » |
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