Hunting Jack-Rabbits with Harris's Hawks in Utah: Falconry with Craig Boren

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  • Опубликовано: 22 янв 2025

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  • @jrdeckard3317
    @jrdeckard3317 5 лет назад +97

    The hawks have him trained really well.

    • @calvinsimpson3237
      @calvinsimpson3237 2 года назад +7

      Bro the hawks have that man in there pocket. He will loose his wife and house before the birds go neglected

    • @YuanCarEnthusaist
      @YuanCarEnthusaist Месяц назад

      Hawk 1: wanna get ice cream
      Hawk 2: uhh

  • @5P_OFFICIAL
    @5P_OFFICIAL 2 месяца назад +21

    Hawk 2 is my favorite

  • @davidseals352
    @davidseals352 6 лет назад +55

    I just love the way Harris’s hawks hurt together like a pack of wolves. This kill was a perfect example of it. The first bird missed and quickly turns around to see the second bird has already caught it. Just beautiful.

    • @nalanix3058
      @nalanix3058 5 лет назад +4

      yup, the wolves of the sky

  • @michaelpipkin9942
    @michaelpipkin9942 6 лет назад +359

    Minkery and falconry are now my thing on RUclips. The Mink Man is awesome.

    • @portaadonai
      @portaadonai 6 лет назад +17

      This is oppressive to the people who do rabbitry

    • @craigboren1893
      @craigboren1893 6 лет назад +6

      Mink man and I have been out hunting together. Great guy! Kinda funny. He was wearing a fur covered whistle..Spice left the rabbit and went after the whistle when she saw it around his neck. Lol. Great adventures!

    • @daniellejordan7243
      @daniellejordan7243 6 лет назад

      YES I WATCH THE MINK MAN

    • @GlassySlime
      @GlassySlime 6 лет назад

      Ikr

    • @rickyruiz2447
      @rickyruiz2447 5 лет назад +1

      @Nevermind ruclips.net/video/deSIHqaohlA/видео.html
      If they can handle a bobcat I think theyd be fine vs a hawk tbh theyre pretty damn tough

  • @dragonmoonwave
    @dragonmoonwave Месяц назад +11

    Sir, a third hawk video has breached the homepage

  • @jaiewall8673
    @jaiewall8673 6 лет назад +11

    Congrats on finding something so unique. I’ve worked closely with dogs in my life. I can’t say I understand but I can appreciate the bond and effort required for such an awesome relationship.

  • @Kaslabarak
    @Kaslabarak 5 лет назад +225

    When money is secondary you will find lot of things in this world.

    • @bradleycooper5112
      @bradleycooper5112 5 лет назад +3

      What lol this makes him money

    • @craigboren1893
      @craigboren1893 5 лет назад +22

      Every hobby costs money. This one is no different. Once you have your basic equipment, the only real cost is getting out hunting.

    • @randee4550
      @randee4550 4 года назад +7

      @@bradleycooper5112 It's not what he meant

    • @themsmproduction
      @themsmproduction 4 года назад

      U need to do anything....

    • @23evulp8
      @23evulp8 4 года назад

      Craig Boren false. You are forgetting to account for the time it takes to take care of these birds, the food, the training etc. he probably had a trust fund or made some fantastic moves to be that set already, props.

  • @TheLanden11
    @TheLanden11 6 лет назад +3

    I am from south Texas and we have native Harris Hawks here and they are my favorite raptors.

  • @Alteori
    @Alteori 5 лет назад +95

    Does this guy realize he's a modern Jurassic Park raptor trainer?

    • @cookiehunter1357
      @cookiehunter1357 5 лет назад +1

      He's a modern god.

    • @craigboren1893
      @craigboren1893 5 лет назад +4

      Just a Falconer, who enjoys watching these guys do what they do. Glad they keep coming back.

    • @stardino9475
      @stardino9475 3 года назад +3

      At first I was confused why you where here. But honestly I understand why. This shit is awesome

    • @YuanCarEnthusaist
      @YuanCarEnthusaist Месяц назад

      Hawk tuah

  • @asifsba1
    @asifsba1 6 лет назад +5

    I love this guy and his storytelling style and just how genuine he is. Thanks for the video and sharing your passion.

  • @saighton8527
    @saighton8527 6 лет назад +76

    One day I’ll get into falconry , I’m 21 years young not ready (financially) but I will be one day and I’ll want to be in the falconry hobby lifestyle!

    • @erchep
      @erchep 5 лет назад +9

      Make sure you don't get in debt financing worthless things and you'll have the opportunity to do falconry. Best wishes, bud!

    • @notlemon9184
      @notlemon9184 5 лет назад +5

      Do your research and make sure you know how to take care of them

    • @demontanks9485
      @demontanks9485 5 лет назад +1

      Follow your dreams❤️

    • @mrghostlyr1162
      @mrghostlyr1162 4 года назад +1

      Become assasin and own yr bird bud haha

  • @sedamcclurg9699
    @sedamcclurg9699 5 лет назад +5

    Rock and Roll!!! Love hunting in Utah, thanks for a great video from an 18yr Harris hawker in Nevada!

  • @rodneywroten2994
    @rodneywroten2994 5 лет назад +18

    IT will never be a dream now because of my health But I always wanted to do this. Awesome video Sir

  • @user-cs3zs6jn1d
    @user-cs3zs6jn1d 6 лет назад +48

    A buddy of mine caught his first wild bird and trained it when he was 15 and has been hooked since. Before that his dad raised kangaroos. One of them beat me down with boxing gloves on when I was 14,the one ass kicking I'll never forget

  • @JohnC-kc5uh
    @JohnC-kc5uh 6 лет назад +223

    Love the bird poop on your ball cap. Thumbs up

    • @franniebanani6532
      @franniebanani6532 6 лет назад +7

      John C he uses that makes a facial mask alit of people buy it name of facial mask called falcons best,. lol try some stinks a little but good for the skin I wipe Falcon's Best all over my body.

    • @rualert1602
      @rualert1602 6 лет назад +2

      @@franniebanani6532 No kidding!

  • @Falkon1986
    @Falkon1986 6 лет назад +18

    Beautiful, so glad you're back and uploading. Please keep the videos coming!!

  • @afrikandsansir
    @afrikandsansir 6 лет назад +27

    Absolutely fascinating style of hunting with hawks. An austringer with no glove. Great stuff keep the videos coming.

  • @MrTheanimalboy
    @MrTheanimalboy 6 лет назад +7

    I really really wanna appreciate the cameraman .awesome work man

  • @HarrisHawkAcademy
    @HarrisHawkAcademy 4 года назад +5

    I'm also getting my harris used to hunt from above the pole, this beautiful video inspired me and soon I'll publish one on my channel too.

  • @hayleybusch7334
    @hayleybusch7334 6 лет назад +4

    Hey, he's my sponsor! Great falconer and great guy. Loved the video, kep em' coming!

  • @ronsmith1364
    @ronsmith1364 6 лет назад +10

    I have seen Redtails, and folks with Goshawks. First time to see a Falconer using Harris's.
    Thanks for sharing. I bet they love the mobile perch, that is really cool

  • @joshthomas911
    @joshthomas911 3 года назад +3

    Falconry is so bad ass what a great relationship between man and bird

  • @gyrperegrine
    @gyrperegrine 5 лет назад +4

    Nicely done. I’ve flown HHS since 84. I had one of the first captive bred, and legal for purchase HHS. She kicked ass for many years

  • @jmay810
    @jmay810 6 лет назад +6

    Probably the most badass form of hunting!! Amazing!!

  • @upperechelon3456
    @upperechelon3456 6 лет назад +6

    Love those Harris Hawks. Such cooperative hunters;rare for a bird of prey.

  • @TateAnthonyArt
    @TateAnthonyArt 6 лет назад +3

    Love seeing lost art forms like this being brought back to life in its original form

  • @eagleeyetruckinginc
    @eagleeyetruckinginc 6 лет назад +2

    Craig this is awesome! Been wanting to do this for years! Glad to see it can be done in our state! Thanks for showing what's possible.

    • @craigboren1893
      @craigboren1893 5 лет назад

      Look for the State Club.. Utah Falconers Association.. Both on the web, Facebook and Instagram. Many folks in the State that are happy to help point you in the right direction.

  • @kourtanieanderson7035
    @kourtanieanderson7035 5 лет назад +2

    This is so cool! What magnificent creatures. I absolutely loved watching and learning. Thank you for sharing!

  • @bobmyerly7189
    @bobmyerly7189 6 лет назад +1

    I'd say you're doin' everything right, Craig Boren. Post production work on this clip was superb. Thanks for sharing.

    • @craigboren1893
      @craigboren1893 6 лет назад

      Thanks Bob. Just out having fun! Happy Hawking to you!

  • @kyklain86
    @kyklain86 6 лет назад +27

    Harris Hawks are naturally born to hunt in a pack or pairs. I see them all the time here in Arizona. Great video!!

    • @mrfingers4737
      @mrfingers4737 6 лет назад +3

      I have watched them hunt ducklings in Alberta, it's pretty cool but I haven't seen a pair work together.

  • @neagucosmin3903
    @neagucosmin3903 6 лет назад +88

    I never see before this method, with that stick. Very interesting!

    • @BeeFus6541
      @BeeFus6541 6 лет назад +4

      Dont know if I would carry the stick above my head though... Looking at the straps of his vest I thought it wont be long before BAM and they nailed him...

    • @nalanix3058
      @nalanix3058 5 лет назад

      a common problem is the birds not being high enough, with that they easily both have a place to land and can see the rabbit, you can also use it to flush rabbits, the only problem is with both hawks that thing is probably about 10 lbs

  • @gazwren8252
    @gazwren8252 9 месяцев назад +2

    Love it...loved hawking in Utah..in & around Vernal...such a shame N.A.F.A. Meets are no longer held there

  • @TheRootMessage
    @TheRootMessage 6 лет назад +18

    Very well made video.. The editing, quality, audio all on point.

  • @Prairie7777
    @Prairie7777 5 лет назад +1

    You never get tired of falconry. Be it a falconer or an austringer, it's all great. I know how you feel. I first got into falconry in 1959 and through the years, sometimes not being able to keep a bird due to work responsibilities etc., that love never did venture far from me. Now I'm in a position that the necessary time can be invested in the sport to do it justice. I remember hunting redtails on rabbits out of a soar. That was rewarding in itself. The use of an elevated Tee perch as that you use is VERY useful, especially in the brushy areas you hunt. Would be a good method in some of the areas here in Arizona where I live. Really a good concept. I enjoyed watching your cast of Harris' smoke Jacks. That's ALWAYS rewarding!
    Good job! Keep up the good work!

  • @SmokeDogNY420
    @SmokeDogNY420 6 лет назад +107

    Rabbit: Hmmm what a beautiful day...zzzz
    ...
    ...
    Rabbit: OH NOES TWIN STEALTH BOMBERS HE-NNNGHHHHHH

  • @bobbyholloway9776
    @bobbyholloway9776 6 лет назад +3

    Stunning footage and great interview. Looking forward to this being a regular thing

  • @tomwolves6953
    @tomwolves6953 6 лет назад

    Awesome Craig, thanks for the video.

  • @charlessharp3899
    @charlessharp3899 6 лет назад +3

    Beautiful, love the Falcons

  • @ronhat-nx6yq
    @ronhat-nx6yq 4 года назад +1

    Amazing how those birds can spot the rabbit and even more amazing how they return to the pole!

  • @mastersoftheskies3858
    @mastersoftheskies3858 6 лет назад +3

    Really enjoyed your video. Watched it with one of my HHs on the fist and it was interesting to watch his reactions.

  • @staticswitch
    @staticswitch 6 лет назад +7

    Freaking Awesome. I want a Falcon.

  • @missthang4982
    @missthang4982 Год назад +1

    Always wanted to enter into falconry, unfortunately.... I live in an environment that's not conducive to it. I can only live vicariously through you all, and that's okay too. Beautiful birds and great job!!❤
    Sudbury, Ontario, Canada 🇨🇦✌️

  • @nancyray3465
    @nancyray3465 5 лет назад +2

    And I was a kid and I'm so happy and excited I will become a Falconer

  • @oldschoolhawking8191
    @oldschoolhawking8191 5 лет назад +2

    That dripping white Harris Hawk mute on his ball cap, is just a "Slice Of Falconry." OSH :-)

  • @edwarddeitch8886
    @edwarddeitch8886 6 лет назад +4

    Fascinating technique with the pole. If I ever go out west I might try training my Redtails to do that. I have a big 50oz female who would be deadly on Jacks.

  • @greenpalace8276
    @greenpalace8276 6 лет назад +12

    This is fricking cool man .love this video man ,make some more. first time seeing this

  • @Straker1923
    @Straker1923 5 лет назад +4

    There is a chap that culls the seagulls that pester our local gaol, where my son works. He uses Harris hawks too.

  • @PeterPounders
    @PeterPounders 6 лет назад

    Fantastic that he encourages their natural instincts to hunt

  • @jamesrobert7155
    @jamesrobert7155 6 лет назад +1

    This has been a dream of mine since I saw it on tv years ago! Man this was great!

  • @Cabal2600
    @Cabal2600 5 лет назад +5

    This is very amazing,Not everyone would be have patience with birds,rising and training them..This is how hunters used to do very long time ago using birds,dogs or other type of animals...It is great thing when you living close to mountains or forest area,you can associate with those animals..Another thing when you living in large metropolis like LA or New York that is definitely out of questions...

    • @lannielemons2227
      @lannielemons2227 2 года назад

      There are a few falconer who hunt in the city of LA. NY too I'm sure. They get paid pretty well for bird abatement. Chasing pigeons away feom places like LAX airport or other area ppl don't want pigeons or other birds. They use them on the coast also to chase away seagulls when filming or around landfills.

  • @njfalconry
    @njfalconry 3 года назад +1

    I swear you guys do such a great job with your videos!

  • @Shakester71
    @Shakester71 4 года назад +1

    I was playing golf and saw a hawk swoop down, grab a jack rabbit, flew about 200 feet in the air and just dropped it. Then it flew down and just starting feasting on it. Most amazing thing to see.

  • @striderflys
    @striderflys 6 лет назад +1

    Went hunting with Craig couple of months ago, man after 5 miles of this I was beat.

  • @ShawnXYZ85
    @ShawnXYZ85 6 лет назад +2

    That T perch is amazing!

  • @kodaexploring5176
    @kodaexploring5176 6 лет назад +1

    This looks so cool. Reminds me of the book "My Side Of The Mountain" that I read so much growing up.

  • @matsfreedom
    @matsfreedom 6 лет назад +4

    Love the open terrain. One can see every move, twist and turn. Any grouse out there? Novel idea for a paint pole! The hawks know it's the best vantage point for hunting. Harris hawks are smart that way ; ).

  • @nellebelly15
    @nellebelly15 6 лет назад +1

    so cool to see someone from my home town!

  • @diamondelogistics357
    @diamondelogistics357 5 лет назад +2

    Fantastic cast of Harris Hawks!!

  • @Princejames9
    @Princejames9 Год назад

    I’m very impressed I knew that there was something unique and significant that I’d admire about hawks

  • @Bigfr4nk
    @Bigfr4nk 5 лет назад +1

    This is a fine skill,to some a sport but to others a way of life and means of survival in some parts of the world. Being in touch with our primitive survival skills is very important to me.

  • @Two_Buck
    @Two_Buck 6 лет назад +2

    Absolutely amazing. What gorgeous birds. I would love to do that.

  • @tommyhandley329
    @tommyhandley329 6 лет назад

    Glad to see you back! Hopefully with more uploads, keep it up!

  • @smoothkk1
    @smoothkk1 6 лет назад +158

    Ain’t this the damn life

    • @corymccarty6496
      @corymccarty6496 5 лет назад +5

      Just a man and his hawks bro

    • @arandomdude8584
      @arandomdude8584 5 лет назад +3

      Two hawks being hawks and a human being a human

    • @seanomanary5691
      @seanomanary5691 5 лет назад +6

      Wonder if he feels closer to them when they shit on his head..

    • @meskhoutte
      @meskhoutte 4 года назад

      @@seanomanary5691 that is collateral damage it is part of the game brother I like to see him using a dog pointer

  • @DIEGOGarcia-ey3vh
    @DIEGOGarcia-ey3vh 6 лет назад +7

    I love red tailed hawks we have this pair that lives in a large tree next to my ranch house and I watch them hunt rabbits all the time it's amazing

  • @splatttt
    @splatttt 6 лет назад +2

    Yay new upload! Hope to see more!!

  • @joeb.2392
    @joeb.2392 5 лет назад +1

    Wow. First time to watch this kind of video. Awesome. Keep it up.

  • @WillArtie
    @WillArtie 5 лет назад +2

    Man those birds are in beautiful condition! I mean, of course they are because they are loved and fed and exercised etc, but such wonderful plumage! Gotta love flying killer dinos.

    • @craigboren1893
      @craigboren1893 5 лет назад

      It did help we filmed at the beginning of that season. By the end of our season, we are all a bit worn out and ready for the molt.

  • @HardEnduro8
    @HardEnduro8 5 лет назад

    This is pure awesome. Mans connection with animal for the hunt. 👍🏼

  • @IjukeYOUout
    @IjukeYOUout 6 лет назад +1

    this has to be the most badass video i ever did see

  • @srinivasareddy257
    @srinivasareddy257 6 лет назад +1

    Awesome! Well trained Hawkins.great!

  • @VergilTheLegendaryDarkSlayer
    @VergilTheLegendaryDarkSlayer 6 лет назад +13

    I bet those hawks will be happy hunting their food

  • @adrienne_despisespronouns
    @adrienne_despisespronouns 3 года назад +1

    I see these hawks in Littlefield, AZ

  • @ulispatterson3256
    @ulispatterson3256 5 лет назад

    Beautiful music it makes the birds seem more majestic and it has a free flowing feel to it.Very fitting anyone know the name.Great video dude keep it up

    • @FalconryTold
      @FalconryTold  5 лет назад

      Self composed to fit the video using instrument sampling. Thanks a bunch!!!

  • @falconer5830
    @falconer5830 6 лет назад +7

    I really wish we had rabbits where I live, I live in southwestern oregon and there's a few jacks around but hardly any, tons of cottontails and jacks in eastern oregon however. I've had a couple red-tails but no rabbits and not much tree squirrels to hunt, so none of my birds ever got onto anything. Im glad I started off with a few redtails though, I got a female kestrel here a few weeks ago and I'm really excited to hunt starlings with her, we got plenty of those.

    • @FalconryTold
      @FalconryTold  6 лет назад +1

      Radrobin25 best of luck mate, I moved to Utah for the falconry

    • @leonjohnsonjr3331
      @leonjohnsonjr3331 6 лет назад

      The hawks ate them all up lol

  • @timesfly1081
    @timesfly1081 3 месяца назад +1

    Those hawks saw that tiny rabbit from sooooo far away its crazy

  • @MikeB-1965
    @MikeB-1965 6 лет назад +19

    Very cool! looks like you get some exercise as well, chasing them around. lol

  • @buckleyhollembaek8682
    @buckleyhollembaek8682 6 лет назад +1

    Truly liked the video thanks for sharing

  • @waynegraham7611
    @waynegraham7611 3 года назад +1

    That looks like fun 🤩 id love to experience that , I’ve studied it for years but never actually raised a hawk for hunting yet tho , one day I’ll get er done ! Great vid, thx 🙏

  • @mtyhntr49
    @mtyhntr49 4 года назад +1

    Living the dream

  • @lemoneater1771
    @lemoneater1771 Месяц назад +11

    who up tuahing they hawks rn

  • @djataras8714
    @djataras8714 6 лет назад

    its amazing the vision of those birds

  • @leandrosgoniadis8802
    @leandrosgoniadis8802 6 лет назад

    keep making videos about falconry...we love them!!!

  • @rogerjames4384
    @rogerjames4384 5 лет назад +1

    How cool is that. Liked your video.

  • @darkshaman7087
    @darkshaman7087 5 лет назад +1

    Great birds and in lovely condition

  • @izharkhan8174
    @izharkhan8174 5 лет назад +3

    Craig, I have a beautiful Golden Eagle in my home don't know how to tam him. But i just love the bird.

  • @bimbongromano1189
    @bimbongromano1189 5 лет назад +2

    This looks fun and adventure

  • @MP-cx2rh
    @MP-cx2rh 4 года назад

    What a sweet deal...i would love to be able to do this. When i was 8yrs old and my older brother was 14 he found a wouded marsh hawk in the woods. He captured it and brought it home. He and my dad fixed the wing up best they could and put some yellow disinfectant spray on it. Build a perch and moved her into our room. That hawk lived in our room for 9months. I would bring her birds from hunting and we fed her lots of raw beef. When she was ready my brother took her out back on his arm with a welding gloove and she lifted off and flew into the evening sky.

  • @ronbo30
    @ronbo30 4 года назад +1

    Should have a harness around your waste that can support the pole?

  • @timothyrenfro9659
    @timothyrenfro9659 6 лет назад +15

    OMG... hunting with a pair of Harris's Hawks. That is just amazing. So cool... It's probably sinful. LOL

  • @Kapok6
    @Kapok6 6 лет назад +3

    I have that some pole for my t-perch. I love it.

  • @dma19951995
    @dma19951995 6 лет назад

    I totally hunted with this guy with my natural resources club!!! We even used those same hawks aaaaaahhhhhh

  • @bobmyerly7189
    @bobmyerly7189 5 лет назад

    We would ge happy to see more Craig Boren falconry videos. . . c'mon!

  • @zackoman5839
    @zackoman5839 5 лет назад +1

    Hey I live in payson ut and I really like Falcons and I just thought it was funny that we have like the same liking in things and just where we came from

  • @MyWoo19
    @MyWoo19 5 лет назад +1

    Hey Craig, I live in West Jordan and would love to learn about falconry from you. I too am in the same boat you were when you first got into falconry and thinking it is so amazing

    • @craigboren1893
      @craigboren1893 5 лет назад

      Curtis.. Hit me up through Facebook, or look for the Utah Falconers Association, either Facebook, or our AMAZING new website.

  • @edwarddeitch8886
    @edwarddeitch8886 5 лет назад +1

    I am a falconer in NYS and we would die to have so much room. I use Redtails only and I would love to see my big 50oz. female on jacks.

  • @theoldhunter6072
    @theoldhunter6072 6 лет назад

    Looks like the Hawks love it too. Dang efficient killers.

  • @GangstaOfLove817
    @GangstaOfLove817 Год назад

    Never heard of this but man that's pretty amazing! I wonder how well they'd get along with dogs. Imagine hunting with a dog and a hawk

  • @HassanKhan-yk5db
    @HassanKhan-yk5db 6 лет назад +1

    Good job sir.

  • @mikemosley535
    @mikemosley535 4 года назад +1

    I got an awesome story of Harris hawks.
    I was out trapping one time with my apprentice.
    My sone was in the back seat and goes, dad there’s a Harris flying
    So we slow down and sure enough there was a Harris flying about 100 ft off the ground.
    Then i look below and there’s a second bird flying at tree top, 20 feet were in south Texas.
    All of a sudden the lower one flutters in mid flight to do a quick U turn.
    As the bird does, the bird 100 feet up rolls over into a perfectly perpendicular stoop to the ground and disappears into the trees.
    Was fucking amazing

  • @Gavin_Miller879
    @Gavin_Miller879 3 года назад +1

    Man this guy is starting to get into chukar hunting now he is one of my dads friends he hangs out worh

    • @craigboren1893
      @craigboren1893 3 года назад

      Don't sell yourself short, you've got some mad skills with that shotgun!! Looking forward to some more hunting with you Gav!