Laura was was determined, persistent and passionate to learn and navigate the ancient art of falconry in Qatar where it was known as a man’s sport. Years later, she now shares her passion of hunting, dogs and falconry with her husband and their 11 month old son.
5:50 What is falconry
6:35 Laura’s start in falconry
8:20 The art of falconry
9:20 Dogs in Qatar
13:25 Relationship between dog and falcon
16:05 Laura’s falcons
16:45 Chukar hunting
19:20 Relationship with a falcon
23:30 Establishing trust
27:05 Getting game off the falcon
31:00 Why Laura started
31:45 Acquiring a falcon
36:45 Releasing back to the wild
41:10 Hunting with dogs and falcons
45:20 Adding a baby to the falconry team
49:00 Living life with your passion
52:15 Caring for a falcon
53:15 Change of pace with a baby
57:15 Best falconry experience
58:00 Differences of falconry in the US
1:01:00 Falcon living conditions
1:04:48 Common falconry species
1:06:40 Falconry misconceptions
1:10:00 Getting started with/dedication to falconry
1:14:40 The Raven
1:23:25 Favorite bird recipes
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