Falconry coming to Woodward

[fishn&huntn]

what would it cost to get into falconry?

 

[dennishoddy]

You hit the nail on the head, Bobwhite numbers around here have plummeted in the past 15 years, mostly because natural burns have ceased and controlled burns don't even touch the number of acres needed.

This is absoulutly correct. You have to manage the land. In the old days lightning strikes took care of the situation. In modern history, when farmers left brushy fence rows cut off corners leaving habitat,and after the dust storms when tree rows were started, created cover for the quail we had a boom when everybody killed limits of quail.
Farming practices have changed now. Fences are taken up, shelter belts are cut down, and there are no more brush corners.

TRUST ME! Farming is almost a no-profit business. It makes no sense to allow any of the habitat solutions when you are trying to make a living for your family, kids going to college, etc. The incentives provide a stable income in up and down years.
Now, the State OWD in cooperation with the feds offer farmers/rancher incentives to leave land, corners and fence rows for the quail. You have to follow their directions, plant these areas in the prefered cover/food and you can get a little money. This can make the difference in losing the family land and making it another year.

FYI I manage several places for upland game and deer. I have never applied for the GOV incentives. Any body that does gets my blessing. I don't because there is just so much money alocated each year. Somebody might get cut out.

 

[Michael Beran]

what would it cost to get into falconry?

Falconry equipment is made by you = $0.00
Digital scales = $30.00
Leather Falconry Gauntlet = $45.00
Building facilities = $500.00

First Wild Redtail = $0.00

Federal & State Licenses and fees = $300.00

Less than a $1000.00 total

 

[Michael Beran]

 

[Michael Beran]

Dont hesitate to take Michael up on his offer, he is a great guy with great birds, you wont be dissapointed!
All the best,
Chris Kimble

Still have a couple open slots during the week.

 

[dennishoddy]

Per our PM, Woodward is about 150 miles or so, due east of our plant.

 

[Michael Beran]

 

[Oklahomabassin]

Pretty bird!

 

[Michael Beran]

I love Harris Hawks, they can take almost any game with a little help from the Falconer! Just look at Ms. Baggly and her Harris.

 

[338Shooter]

Best thread ever. I love it.