A bird taken from the nest. A bird of prey trapped in the first year of migration. Ruffle and shake the feathers to get air under them before taking flight. A strap for fastening around a falcon's leg. The jesses are joined together by a swivel and attached to a leash.
Falconers can also hunt during any open season, such as the one for rabbits.
Historically speaking, though, Native Americans did not use birds of prey for hunting, says falconer Mark Fanning. We will let you know what is going on in news, sports and viewpoints. We've got news, analysis, charts, maps and more. Sponsored by Maine Employers' Mutual Insurance Company and Workgroup Technology Partners .