In this second installment of our UK series, Calvin Crossman joins us after another busy day at the Vowley Expo to talk some falconry! Calvin is another known falconry equipment maker in the UK who is known particularly for his gloves, but also is regarded for some of the dog equipment and accessories he makes as well. Calvin shares some great experiences in this conversation, particularly in regards to golden eagles, so come join us while we continue our trek through the UK!

The start of this new international series kicks off at the Vowley Expo, where several episodes were recorded over the weekend of July 22-24, 2022. While attending the Vowley Expo, Steve Halsall took some time to sit down with us after setting up his booth to discuss, amongst other things, his passion for hood-making, his start in the sport, and of course, some of his experiences hawking in the UK! This series wouldn't be possible without the generosity of Neil Davies and Simon Tyers, who sponsored the airfare so that we could help get the stories and experiences of UK falconry out to the rest of the world. We hope you enjoy this new set of collective experiences from another part of the world!

This episode took place at the end of the hawking season after some classic Tennessee squirrel hawking! Jeff Fincher has been a guest on the podcast multiple times previously, but this is the first time David Hudson, Jeff's longtime hunting partner and former apprentice, has gotten a chance to share some of his experiences and stories. Good times always ensue when these two are around, and this time was no exception! You won't want to miss this fun conversation between friends about personal milestones, pearls of falconry wisdom, and of course, the hilarious new stories shared!

Our first ever international series comes to it's climactic conclusion in Monterrey, Mexico, with our host for the week, Rodrigo Munro-Wilson! On top of being an established falconer, raptor breeder, and rehabber, Rodrigo is also an accomplished plastic surgeon. In this episode, Rodrigo elaborates more on how falconry works in Mexico, and of course, shares some more great stories! He also has earned special thanks because without his kind generosity, this series couldn't have taken place. Special thanks also goes out once again to NAFA and the Falconry Fund for their small grants program, and to Tom and Jennifer Coulson for assisting with the introduction with Rodrigo. Enjoy!

After our short visit to Aguascalientes, our journey through Mexico comes to a conclusion back in Monterrey, where the final two episodes of our seven part series were recorded. This sixth episode of the series features Enrique Medel, known around Mexico for his falconry, abatement, and hoods. He had some unique stories to tell, so we're excited to share them with you! Stay tuned for our last episode from this series in Mexico, coming to you soon!

This second episode recorded in Aguascalientes features Carlos Cruz, and is the fifth installment in our international series showcasing some of the great falconry Mexico has to offer! It was fun to watch Carlos take a duck with his peregrine the same day as Martin's, and afterwards, he was kind enough to join us and share some of his experiences and stories, including some of his favorite peregrine flights and experiences with passage aplomado falcons. We still have two episodes left to conclude our adventures in Mexico, so stay tuned!

This fourth installment of our international series featuring Mexico takes us next to Aguascalientes, where Martin Guzman showed us some great flights with his peregrine falcons, then was kind enough to host us for dinner, and of course, shared some of his stories and experiences from his 40 plus years of falconry! Stay tuned, we still have three more great episodes coming to you from Mexico!

This third installment of our series featuring some of Mexico's finest continues in Monterrey, just before hitting the road again and making our way towards Aguascalientes! Eduardo Muñoz Sheridan continues the series by sharing some of his experiences hawking with Harris's hawks around Monterrey, while also sharing his perspective on falconry and the changes that have occurred around Monterrey. We still have four episodes of great falconry content left coming to you from Mexico, so stay tuned! You won't want to miss out!

This second installment of our international series featuring Mexico continues in Monterrey, where we get to meet Antonio Miguel Musi. Antonio shares some of his background, different perspectives on the growth of Monterrey and how that has affected falconry around that area, and reflects on some of the more exceptional flights he's witnessed in falconry, particularly with his Harris's hawks. Stay tuned, we have many more installments left in this fascinating series delving into the world of falconry in Mexico!

This initial installment of our first ever international series begins in Monterrey, Mexico. Here, Diego Arpee launches our Mexican falconry journey by discussing his passion for falconry, falconry education, and of course, sharing some of his most memorable falconry moments! Special thanks again to NAFA and the Falconry Fund for their small grant program, which helps opportunities like this to happen, and to you the listeners, who have continued to help us achieve yet more milestones! Your support and kind words have been the foundation upon which this production has been built, and we hope you continue on this journey with us!

This second episode with Tyler was recorded at Kentucky's recent annual field meet, where Tyler Rankin joined us again to fill us in on the latest with the Kentucky Falconers Association, talk about how his current falconry season has been going, and of course, share a few more of his favorite falconry stories!

This remote episode brings another guest from across the pond! Hailing from the UK, Jose is a falconer, renowned chef, and author of the books Venison: The Game Larder and Feathers: The Game Larder. He and his wife Charlotte, who also runs CJ's Birds of Prey, have also successfully bred many birds. This is another great episode from a new friend in the UK you can't miss out on!

In this finale of the New Mexico Falconer's Association Series, we took some time to talk with Steve Bodio to get a few collective words of wisdom, as well as hear how he got his start into falconry. This is also largely a tribute episode, with falconers Paul Domski, Lauren McGough, and Matt Mullenix kindly taking the time to discuss some of the aspects of Steve's writings that have inspired them, as well as some of their favorite memories with Steve. Thanks again for listening and we hope you've enjoyed learning more about New Mexico's falconry history!

In this fifth installment of the New Mexico Falconer's Association podcast series, Tom Smylie discusses more of his early falconry inspirations, experiences with falconry around the world, and of course, more insights into New Mexico's falconry history. This is a man with a huge wealth of knowledge and experiences, and there's plenty of stories you won't want to miss out on!

This episode featuring Madison Haley is the fourth installment of the New Mexico Falconer's Association Series. Madison has been a falconer for 50 years, so he had a lot of good stories and insights to share, including the evolution of the falconry landscape in New Mexico that once included a lot of premium prairie chicken and duck hawking. You won't want to miss out on some of these experiences brought to you by another of New Mexico's finest!

This third installment of the NM Falconer's Association Series features Greg Rabourn. At a young age, Greg moved to New Mexico with his family, where he quickly discovered his love for hunting jackrabbits. In his early twenties, he relocated to Farmington, NM, and started his falconry career. After flying goshawks, he was introduced to hawking jackrabbits with falcons and dogs, and has been at that for the last 15 years. There's some great stories and experiences in this episode you won't want to miss!

Thanks for joining us for the second installment of the New Mexico Falconer's Association Series! This episode features Matt Mitchell, who is a native New Mexican that has been involved in falconry since 1968. He has since flown most species of raptor, starting out with Harris's hawks before discovering his love for falcons. He has also captive bred raptors since 1989, and continues to breed and hunt with raptors in central New Mexico. We still have plenty left to go in this series, so keep tuning back in!

This was the start of a series of episodes featuring falconers from the New Mexico Falconer's Association. This first episode in the series features Paul Domski, a falconer of 22 years, and president of the NM Falconer's Association of 10 years. Paul was also on the NAFA board for 7 years, and is also known for running his multiple salukis on jackrabbits and his work with that particular breed of dog. These are very insightful episodes that shed light on the world of NM falconry that you won't want to miss!

This was a special remote episode recorded with the author of The Specialist Falcon, Simon Tyers. A falconer for over 50 years, Simon's journey has amassed a ton of experience as both falconer and dog trainer. Always setting the bar high for himself and seeking perfection, he was inspired to share his culmination of experiences with his book.

While hanging out at the Coulson's, Jon was able to catch up face to face with Matt Mullenix after almost exactly two years to discuss his new book, Four Falconry Fundamentals, and the principles, stories, and mindset that inspired him to write it. It's another fun episode that current and prospective falconers can benefit from! To get your copy of Four Falconry Fundamentals, head to amazon.com, or to get your hands on a copy of his previous books, American Kestrels in Modern Falconry or In Season, head to westernsporting.com.