Falconer seeking flying permission

Chippa

Member
Location
Kent
Hello
My names Geoff I’m 43 and I’m looking for anyone that would grant me permission to fly my bird of prey on land with rabbits..
I am able to travel up to 90 miles from dartford in kent !!
 

hawkman

New Member
Location
North Somerset
Shame you have no replys . It's so hard to get ground but having someone walk on your farm that you trust has it's advantages . I was out flying last week and there was a calf on the opposite side of the river struggling to get out on to the bank . So a quick call to the farmer saved him as l kept an eye on him until he arrived and got him out. On other occasions l have let the farmer know about flooding water troughs and sheep stuck in a slurry pit, not to mention how many times I have shut gates where other walkers have left them open . Good luck in your search.
 

Chippa

Member
Location
Kent
Shame you have no replys . It's so hard to get ground but having someone walk on your farm that you trust has it's advantages . I was out flying last week and there was a calf on the opposite side of the river struggling to get out on to the bank . So a quick call to the farmer saved him as l kept an eye on him until he arrived and got him out. On other occasions l have let the farmer know about flooding water troughs and sheep stuck in a slurry pit, not to mention how many times I have shut gates where other walkers have left them open . Good luck in your search.
Hey hawkman how did you get on with that guy!! Any good??
I’m not desperate for land to fly!! Just looking for rabbit ground.. numbers are low on my permissions.. luck has it my gos takes feather as well😃
 

hawkman

New Member
Location
North Somerset
Didn't get a reply .But like you l have some ground but always looking for new ground with rabbits on it . I have been thinking of a goss for the last 2 seasons. I have a lot of ducks on some of my permission and a few pheasants. l do well with the harris on the pheasants but she struggles with the ducks .I have a mate who flys a goss and I am not sure if I can cope with a stroppy hawk but if I can't find more rabbit ground I may have to give it a go .
 

Chippa

Member
Location
Kent
Didn't get a reply .But like you l have some ground but always looking for new ground with rabbits on it . I have been thinking of a goss for the last 2 seasons. I have a lot of ducks on some of my permission and a few pheasants. l do well with the harris on the pheasants but she struggles with the ducks .I have a mate who flys a goss and I am not sure if I can cope with a stroppy hawk but if I can't find more rabbit ground I may have to give it a go .
My last one wasn’t just stroppy he was a grabber☹️
the one I fly now is pr male non aggressive and silent in the field.. never flown him at ducks but I think he’ll have a go when winter sets in and his weight gets up Abit
 

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