The anchor is quite funny. Mostly ignorant is all. The reason it's "okay" to trap a wild bird is because of a word called "conservation". You are only allowed to trap birds that are less than 1 year old. 90% of juvenile birds don't live past that first year due to starvation, disease, injuries, or other predators. We take them in, give them free shelter, food, and healthcare. Then after a few seasons, a lot of falconers will fatten the bird up and set them free, and start the process over again with a new juvenile. So in reality falconers are responsible for ensuring 1000's of birds a year are making it into adulthood. Also the falconer does not force the bird to do anything. The bird has the choice to fly away at anytime it chooses. These birds are extremely intuitive and they simply like their chances of survival better with us and that is why they chose to come back. They know they have the best chance of surviving when they're with us. Great show! Hope that helps a little!
The anchor needs to get out more. Liberal stance against a legal pursuit was obvious. He really needs to go out with one of us. Chances are, he'd never come back the same.
I agree he was slanted but I've found that happens among both political parties. I honestly don't think the girl did a good job explaining. How about the statistics that 3/4 of birds of prey die within their first year. Falconers give a hawk or kestrel its best chance of survival. I think the best part of falconry in the US is the capture and release of a passage bird. Other than that, there is not environmental benefit. I mean let's face it, hunting as a general falconer with a captive bred bird and taking game just means less game for wild birds of prey. So no it's not a do gooder sport. But there aren't enough falconers in the US to make a negative impact. I do think if there were thousands of falconers per state we'd start to see a negative impact on the environment. Not to mention when people lose or intentionally release invasive birds. Again, not enough to see an impact but if there were more falconers around we'd see the negative aspect of the sport.
She vaguely explained the roll falconers played in bringing the peregrin falcon out of the endangered list. Falconers did not "HELP" falconers where fully responsible for maintaining the species given they did all the work, the federal goverment had nothing to do in the process. The catch and release policy the falconers employed is the sole reason the peregrin falcon is thriving today
That's like saying if you keep your kid indoors their life will be safer. Sure the kid has lower chance of getting hurt but they aren't living in the real world. What happens to the kid when being left in the real world?
The woman who was talking to the news anchor didn't do service to the field of falconry. The falcons have a low survival rate when they're born and these guys who trap and then release them are doing the world a favor by increasing the surviavl rates of falcons. They teach the bird to hunt, they don't keep them as pets
" is there any good that comes from this, except for the falconer" The anchor knows NOTHING of falconry by his questions and has voiced his oposition opinion. Quack journalist.
Most people watching that segment of the news also know nothing of falconry. Questions are meant to help people learn. So if you so strongly believe that falconry is of benefit to both bird and human you should welcome questions even from people who may be against falconry.
@@pxpq Look at Jordan's post below, He says it very well. I would also like to add that I am currently rehabbing a female peregrine that was born on a building in a major city. On her first flight she crashed and severely injured her wing, in the hands of a falconer this bird will eventually be back in the wild.
Really great to see the anchor ask questions about falconry. Totally understand where he's coming from. Falconers are out there catching wild birds for their own amusement, so very sad
@Janis1526 In a way yes the bird sees the benefit from the human. Human feeds them, birds like easy meals seems like a win right? Unfortunately you have to also think about what happens to the bird once released. The theoretical purpose of falconry is to get the bird over the one year hump where most of them die. But you have to wonder how effective the bird will be to hunt and care for itself after being handed food and sheltered for so long? Not to mention forming this relationship will forever change the bird, on some level the bird is now human habituated.
@Janis1526 It's really a tough subject to debate. I personally have seen far too many birds come into rehabs and be deemed non releasable due to showing strong signs of habituation. So I guess we both have life experiences that make us biased. And sadly there isn't enough research done on birds after being released from falconry. My thoughts are if the true goal is conservation there is so much more you can do. Environmental conservation for example can greatly help birds and has no risks, but of course it's not as glamours as falconry, which is why I suspect many people opt into the sport.
@Janis1526 Laws in my area prevent keeping native species-> non releasable bird can't be kept by people. My point is there is more you can do other than taking a wild out of the wild. Not to mention how inefficient falconry is. You help what like 1-2 birds a session (I don't know how many birds you catch). Think of how many more animals you can help if you focused on environmental conservation. about 340 million birds a year get hit by cars-> road side trash attracts birds to roads. Cleaning up your neighbourhood has a much bigger impact without taking an animal from the wild.
@Janis1526 There it is! Whenever someone criticizes falconry the immediate defence/ rational is "but this benefits the animal so much we are helping bird population by getting the bird through it's first year of life". Not to mention I've heard tons of falconers claim the success of peregrine falcon population increase after DTD as falconry being a conservation method. And yet when when the science and the numbers don't add up falconers claim taking birds from the wild as a sport. So here we have it "The point is to hunt with a bird of prey". Basically you guys want get a cool bad ass bird and get it to hunt small game for you so you too can seem bad ass. If "The point is to hunt with a bird of prey" then just buy a bird that is bred in captivity, no need to go out and bring home a wild bird. I am glade to hear that most falconers are conservationist.
@Janis1526 You can't say with all certainty that the birds you release are not human habituated. Tracking released birds is hard and you can't say that your trapped bird survived better or longer that birds raised in wild. And why am I against trapping birds? Out of respect to nature and wild creatures. There would definitely be a period of time after trapping where the bird is understandably stressed-> it's never been in a mew or around people in such proximity (birds of prey are great at hiding stress but if you think about it of course they're stressed). So if I want to participate in the great ancient sport of falconry because I love these birds and I think they're amazing I have enough respect for that animal to not take it from the wild. What gives me the right to own a wild animal? Of course a captive bred bird is more expensive it's sad to see people taking the easy way and just taking something that isn't theirs to take. Why buy a dog when you can trap a wolf pup and raise in your home ( yes I know this is a stretch but just something to put in perspective)?
If I may, clean up the hawk sht man--- and do a little imping to if you have the hybrids train from last year. If not put P'grine in it. Its all going on TV and RUclips forever. The press is an actor. Let the actors act. It exposes them to us voters who will see them to the door in 2020.
Vary poor explanation of the relationship between a Falconer and their bird. After a few weeks of training the bird is given the chance to make the decision to stay or go. I can stay and be feed daily have shelter and free health care.or go out into the wiled, food when I can find it get worms and hunker down in bad weather. Falconers have saved species from extinction. A Falconer knows the bird is wiled and always will be wiled. after a few years the Falconer may let the bird go back into the wiled and the bird re assimilates with ease. Some birds come back. These people are spoiled inept snow flakes with a sense of superiority in virtue and intellect. Never takeing the responsibility of killing the cow they eat or wear on their feet, yet still spew their righteousness over what they now nothing. Life is Death or there would be non. thanks for reading my rant.
A human habituated bird is no longer wild. Think about what years of being fed and sheltered does to a bird, it makes it habituated. I've seen far too many birds brought into rehabs be deemed non releasable due to human habituation. These birds lose their wild edge, they no loner feel the urge to hunt for themselves after being handed food for years. In many places native wild life that can't be released into the wild have few options, most get euthanized. This is all something you should look into more.
Why are you guys dinging this anchor as a liberal? He is asking normal, reasonable questions and is open minded. I hope falconers don't tend to be Trumpsters.
The anchor is quite funny. Mostly ignorant is all. The reason it's "okay" to trap a wild bird is because of a word called "conservation". You are only allowed to trap birds that are less than 1 year old. 90% of juvenile birds don't live past that first year due to starvation, disease, injuries, or other predators. We take them in, give them free shelter, food, and healthcare. Then after a few seasons, a lot of falconers will fatten the bird up and set them free, and start the process over again with a new juvenile. So in reality falconers are responsible for ensuring 1000's of birds a year are making it into adulthood. Also the falconer does not force the bird to do anything. The bird has the choice to fly away at anytime it chooses. These birds are extremely intuitive and they simply like their chances of survival better with us and that is why they chose to come back. They know they have the best chance of surviving when they're with us. Great show! Hope that helps a little!
The anchor needs to get out more. Liberal stance against a legal pursuit was obvious. He really needs to go out with one of us. Chances are, he'd never come back the same.
I agree he was slanted but I've found that happens among both political parties. I honestly don't think the girl did a good job explaining. How about the statistics that 3/4 of birds of prey die within their first year. Falconers give a hawk or kestrel its best chance of survival. I think the best part of falconry in the US is the capture and release of a passage bird. Other than that, there is not environmental benefit. I mean let's face it, hunting as a general falconer with a captive bred bird and taking game just means less game for wild birds of prey. So no it's not a do gooder sport. But there aren't enough falconers in the US to make a negative impact. I do think if there were thousands of falconers per state we'd start to see a negative impact on the environment. Not to mention when people lose or intentionally release invasive birds. Again, not enough to see an impact but if there were more falconers around we'd see the negative aspect of the sport.
scott dinger Hall Webster!
They should be explained a haggard can't be trapped only branchers!
@varminthunter243 both in better than walking out of vehicle to hunting area and breathing the brisk are with your partner on the glove!
She vaguely explained the roll falconers played in bringing the peregrin falcon out of the endangered list.
Falconers did not "HELP" falconers where fully responsible for maintaining the species given they did all the work, the federal goverment had nothing to do in the process. The catch and release policy the falconers employed is the sole reason the peregrin falcon is thriving today
the breeding program at Cornell University is the main reason we have Peregrines on the east coast. Not falconers.
If the phone doesn't ring, you know it's me. Classic!
From what I know falconry birds live a more safe and enriching life than wild ones.
That's like saying if you keep your kid indoors their life will be safer. Sure the kid has lower chance of getting hurt but they aren't living in the real world. What happens to the kid when being left in the real world?
Rich Kim no a falcon can die from ( cold, predator , hunger, thirst, heatstroke , or illness ) your child can get an illness that’s it
How did this anchor get a job?
sheesh, shutup and let the lady talk
Looks like the poor man is upset.
The woman who was talking to the news anchor didn't do service to the field of falconry. The falcons have a low survival rate when they're born and these guys who trap and then release them are doing the world a favor by increasing the surviavl rates of falcons. They teach the bird to hunt, they don't keep them as pets
good😎👍
What kind of hybrid is Rufus
Merlin peregrin
" is there any good that comes from this, except for the falconer" The anchor knows NOTHING of falconry by his questions and has voiced his oposition opinion. Quack journalist.
Most people watching that segment of the news also know nothing of falconry. Questions are meant to help people learn. So if you so strongly believe that falconry is of benefit to both bird and human you should welcome questions even from people who may be against falconry.
so is there any good that comes from this?
@@pxpq Look at Jordan's post below, He says it very well. I would also like to add that I am currently rehabbing a female peregrine that was born on a building in a major city. On her first flight she crashed and severely injured her wing, in the hands of a falconer this bird will eventually be back in the wild.
You can tell the male anchor is a SJW. He cried after he went back to the green room.
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Really great to see the anchor ask questions about falconry. Totally understand where he's coming from. Falconers are out there catching wild birds for their own amusement, so very sad
@Janis1526 In a way yes the bird sees the benefit from the human. Human feeds them, birds like easy meals seems like a win right? Unfortunately you have to also think about what happens to the bird once released. The theoretical purpose of falconry is to get the bird over the one year hump where most of them die. But you have to wonder how effective the bird will be to hunt and care for itself after being handed food and sheltered for so long? Not to mention forming this relationship will forever change the bird, on some level the bird is now human habituated.
@Janis1526 It's really a tough subject to debate. I personally have seen far too many birds come into rehabs and be deemed non releasable due to showing strong signs of habituation. So I guess we both have life experiences that make us biased. And sadly there isn't enough research done on birds after being released from falconry. My thoughts are if the true goal is conservation there is so much more you can do. Environmental conservation for example can greatly help birds and has no risks, but of course it's not as glamours as falconry, which is why I suspect many people opt into the sport.
@Janis1526 Laws in my area prevent keeping native species-> non releasable bird can't be kept by people. My point is there is more you can do other than taking a wild out of the wild. Not to mention how inefficient falconry is. You help what like 1-2 birds a session (I don't know how many birds you catch). Think of how many more animals you can help if you focused on environmental conservation. about 340 million birds a year get hit by cars-> road side trash attracts birds to roads. Cleaning up your neighbourhood has a much bigger impact without taking an animal from the wild.
@Janis1526 There it is! Whenever someone criticizes falconry the immediate defence/ rational is "but this benefits the animal so much we are helping bird population by getting the bird through it's first year of life". Not to mention I've heard tons of falconers claim the success of peregrine falcon population increase after DTD as falconry being a conservation method. And yet when when the science and the numbers don't add up falconers claim taking birds from the wild as a sport. So here we have it "The point is to hunt with a bird of prey". Basically you guys want get a cool bad ass bird and get it to hunt small game for you so you too can seem bad ass. If "The point is to hunt with a bird of prey" then just buy a bird that is bred in captivity, no need to go out and bring home a wild bird. I am glade to hear that most falconers are conservationist.
@Janis1526 You can't say with all certainty that the birds you release are not human habituated. Tracking released birds is hard and you can't say that your trapped bird survived better or longer that birds raised in wild. And why am I against trapping birds? Out of respect to nature and wild creatures. There would definitely be a period of time after trapping where the bird is understandably stressed-> it's never been in a mew or around people in such proximity (birds of prey are great at hiding stress but if you think about it of course they're stressed). So if I want to participate in the great ancient sport of falconry because I love these birds and I think they're amazing I have enough respect for that animal to not take it from the wild. What gives me the right to own a wild animal? Of course a captive bred bird is more expensive it's sad to see people taking the easy way and just taking something that isn't theirs to take. Why buy a dog when you can trap a wolf pup and raise in your home ( yes I know this is a stretch but just something to put in perspective)?
If I may, clean up the hawk sht man--- and do a little imping to if you have the hybrids train from last year. If not put P'grine in it. Its all going on TV and RUclips forever. The press is an actor. Let the actors act. It exposes them to us voters who will see them to the door in 2020.
Vary poor explanation of the relationship between a Falconer and their bird. After a few weeks of training the bird is given the chance to make the decision to stay or go. I can stay and be feed daily have shelter and free health care.or go out into the wiled, food when I can find it get worms and hunker down in bad weather. Falconers have saved species from extinction. A Falconer knows the bird is wiled and always will be wiled. after a few years the Falconer may let the bird go back into the wiled and the bird re assimilates with ease. Some birds come back. These people are spoiled inept snow flakes with a sense of superiority in virtue and intellect. Never takeing the responsibility of killing the cow they eat or wear on their feet, yet still spew their righteousness over what they now nothing. Life is Death or there would be non. thanks for reading my rant.
A human habituated bird is no longer wild. Think about what years of being fed and sheltered does to a bird, it makes it habituated. I've seen far too many birds brought into rehabs be deemed non releasable due to human habituation. These birds lose their wild edge, they no loner feel the urge to hunt for themselves after being handed food for years. In many places native wild life that can't be released into the wild have few options, most get euthanized. This is all something you should look into more.
@@richkim2629 they literally hunt.
Can someone tell this guy he isn’t funny 😂
at least she's laughing
Why are you guys dinging this anchor as a liberal? He is asking normal, reasonable questions and is open minded. I hope falconers don't tend to be Trumpsters.
NPC "orange man bad". Lol.
I hate trump tho
Fuck no he is not up to the task he is a simpleton with no sack