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Megan,

Don't overlook a Cooper's. They're plentiful and so is the game. I have family near Flagler Beach and with each visit I wish I had an accipiter to vacuum up the birds.

Welcome to NAFEX.

Jim,

Welcome to NAFEX!

Give yourself another 40 years before starting that little habit :D

Rascal Flats?!?!

I thought Krys wore a hat 7 sizes too small and cut the circulation off to his scalp.

You've already stated that she bated at your dog following the cat incident. It doesn't take a prophet to see that unpredictable behavior from your mal-imprint will continue to rear itself.

So,...

If you know she'll chase indiscriminately as a mal-imprint, then you also know that grabbing a pet or child is merely a matter of time.

Tiffany,

Welcome!

I enjoy seeing post from folks in Alaska. I was married next to Exit Glacier and have bowhunted AK three times. Most recently in 2006 when the rain in late August flooded a...

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I don't read German, but it's apparent that Mr. Wenzel has done a wonderful job with the female. I'd expect the eyas to turn out the same way from appearances.

Dave,

Like an infant, an eyas will eat when it is hungry. Which isn't on a given schedule. I was very fortunate to be able to take an eyas Gos to work with me every day. I would say that depending...

I did that once about a week ago. I think I'll give my nerves a break [smilie=icon_thumright.gif]

I've been playing with Maverick while he's the mew. There are a couple of balls and a piece of rope he plays and foots regularly.

It's remarkable how quickly his footing has developed since we've...

Joe,

I don't have the coops. One accipiter is enough for me.

Noah,

I appreciate the insight. Jimmy can attest that I'll wory about the little things to the point of driving myself mad. So, time to take a breath and let things happen. I'm certain his...

Wes,

I'm sure it will pass too. Since he's my first imprint I'm worried about making stupid mistakes and/or not recognizing problems.

I'm glad to read you made it to Texas safely.

Paul,

The time of day hasn't proven to make a difference. He's definitely making it known he doesn't like it.

Noel,

His anklets are very supple and the jesses are paracord, so we'll see how...

Chris,

He's bated off of various perches (bow and block), including the PVC perch I made.

My 44 day old tiercel NA gos fights being tethered regardless of height, location, etc. He's been tethered since before he could hop. I've taken him to work since he was 15 days old, placed in a high...

Barry and Wes,

Thank you!

I hope other experienced imprinters add to the list and expand upon it. Sharing knowledge is the only way the sport of falconry will flourish.

Barry,

What I was attempting to say is I have read other forums and books and each experienced imprinter has their own way or methodology for imprinting. Yet, I think it would be fair to say that...

Barry,

One man's 'error' could be another's correct action. From what I've read, since I have no experience, is the bird will show what you don't know moreso than what you do.

Carlos,

That's exactly what needs to be said. I've never imprinted, but I got the disctinct impression from reading books and other forums that a single error created a monster. It appears that...

Ev,

I agree about working a plan. I'm fairly detail oriented and I'm certain imprinting a bird would ensure that my Type A personality is polished to a blinding shine [smilie=icon_thumright.gif] .

Paul,

I'm just curious about imprinting since most discussions revolve around the recipe and don't delve into limited baggies, calling and/or feeding on the glove, entering on various game, etc....

Paul,

Thank you for all the details. It's good to hear that successful accipiters can be made from non-recipe approaches.

I travel to Albuquerque every so often for work. Hopefully I'll go out...

Paul,

Once the bird began branching where did you place the bird while you were gone or did you leave the bird alone?