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Dartmoor Hawking - School of Falconry

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Child Friendly
Beginners
Experienced
Individuals
Events & Functions
Advanced
Certified Instructors
Equipment
Video Camera/Camera
Walking Shoes

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Dartmoor Hawking School of Falconry is set within the heart of Dartmoor National Park and is internationally recognized as some of the most dramatic and stunning scenery in the country. The school is based in 60 acres of its own land to give plenty of space to allow clients to really see Birds of Prey flying at their best, and they have access to about 15,000 acres of hunting/flying ground away from the site.

A professional team of Falconers will endeavour to make your time as enjoyable as possible. There is a very hands-on approach and for the introduction and experience days the emphasis is very much on clients handling and flying birds.

For those wishing to learn the art of Falconry the business pride themselves in being among the best teaching establishments in the country, and will tailor the course to specific requirements. One of the few Schools offering courses specifically for those who wish to start flying Falcons. Have full public liability insurance for all events.

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Further Information: For those wishing for a fuller falconry experience, the business offer half or full day's hunting with hawks. Your day will begin with a quick introduction to the Birds at the school, and the Dogs and ferrets that will be assisting in your session, and then you will be introduced to the hawk that will be yours for the day. You will then be taught the basics of how to handle the hawk in a way that is safe to both you and the bird, and the business will move on to the hunting grounds. THe quarry is mainly rabbits and pheasants (in season) and you will get to see the incredible ability of you hawk as it strives to do what it was evolved for and catch its own prey.
Special Features: Courses are tailored to your requirements, but basic course runs for five days which is the minimum amount of time required to give you a sound enough knowledge to be able to look after and fly your own bird of prey. Cover all aspects of ownership from housing through to purchasing equipping, feeding, manging its day to day life, through to training and flying and hunting.
What to Bring/Wear: Video Camera/Camera, Walking Shoes
Tuition: Advanced
Included in Tariff: Equipment
Suitable for: Beginners, Experienced, Individuals, Events & Functions
Family Friendly: Child Friendly
Features: Certified Instructors