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 w...
Sep 18, 2021•57 min•Ep. 25
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 by writing his book. Support at buymeacoffee.com/falconrychronicles Special thanks to the organizations and businesses who've kindly helped support the podcast! The Archi...
Aug 04, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 24
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 Seas...
Apr 07, 2021•54 min•Ep. 23
This episode features widely known Harris's Hawk breeders and curators of the Baywing Database, Tom and Jennifer Coulson! You won't want to miss this conversation with them as they discuss their falconry origins, their breeding project, and some great falconry stories! It’s hard to believe this was originally episode 50 for Falconry Told and helped mark three years for the podcast…. Support at buymeacoffee.com/falconrychronicles Special thanks to the organizations and businesses who've kindly he...
Mar 23, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 22
This episode, Jon reconnects with friend and environmental consultant Tyler Rankin, who is also the current president of the Kentucky Falconers Association, to discuss a range of topics from sharp-shinned hawk research, dirt and squirrel hawking, and of course, Tyler's path to falconry. As always, it's another episode you'll definitely want to check out! Support at buymeacoffee.com/falconrychronicles Special thanks to the organizations and businesses who've kindly helped support the podcast! The...
Mar 03, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 21
While working in Wyoming, Jon was able to meet up with Vahé to check out his facilities and discuss a myriad of topics, including his prior life in photography, abatement, sky trials, and of course, his falconry journey. This is definitely another can't miss episode! For more info about Vahé and his abatement services, please head to http://www.falconforce.com. Support at buymeacoffee.com/falconrychronicles Special thanks to the organizations and businesses who've kindly helped support the podca...
Jan 24, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 20
Jon makes a short trip to Idaho to do some flying and trapping with friends Brad and Kelly Smoot! Long time falconers and falconry equipment makers, Brad and Kelly shed light on their path to falconry, their favorite falconry preferences, and what's next on their falconry journey! We hope you enjoy the animal cameos and stories, which are sure to make any falconer feel right at home! Support at buymeacoffee.com/falconrychronicles Special thanks to the organizations and businesses who've kindly h...
Nov 28, 2020•57 min•Ep. 19
After doing some morning trapping, Jon sits down with Stephanie to discuss her falconry journey thus far. Whether it was starting her falconry path in 2016 after graduating with her Bachelor's degree or recently pursuing her Master's degree in wildlife biology and conservation in Scotland, Stephanie's stories and perspectives were insightful to hear! We hope you enjoy hearing about her falconry journey thus far! Support at buymeacoffee.com/falconrychronicles Special thanks to the organizations a...
Oct 20, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 18
In this episode, sit in with Jon as he meets Kris Klosterman, a professional fire fighter (amongst other things) and falconer of seven years, for the first time to discuss the ever challenging balance between falconry and careers, red tail hawking with squirrels, and other stories! This is definitely a diverse and fun episode you won't want to miss! Support at buymeacoffee.com/falconrychronicles Special thanks to the organizations and businesses who've kindly helped support the podcast! The Arch...
Sep 14, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 17
Join Jon as he meets up with Colombus, OH falconer Joe Dorrian to discuss raptor education, as well as the other traditional aspects of falconry! Joe’s fascination with falconry started at an early age. Unfortunately, life got in the way and it wasn’t until he completed his MA that he seriously pursued the sport. Since that time, Joe has served as Ohio’s first Apprentice Director and started only the sixth school of falconry ( the Ohio School of Falconry ) in the United States in 2014. Tune in t...
Aug 07, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 16
Emmy-winning composer, sound designer, and falconer Jason Hausman joined Jon for this special Coronavirus edition of the Falconry Told Podcast. Jason is the owner of Hot Sake creative sound boutique that specializes in scoring, foley, and sound for film, TV, and other media. Jason also produces music for other artists, with a focus on Hip-Hop and R&B. Along with being Eastern Director of AFC for two terms, one term as VP of the NC Falconers Guild, and a founding board member of the Carolina ...
Apr 20, 2020•49 min•Ep. 15
Jon recently had a chance to attend Jeff's annual squirrel hawking meet where he was able to sit down with Jeff to rehash some of his funnier falconry and abatement experiences, plus talk about his recent trip to Scotland and other recent events! Tune in for some great stories, and thanks again to Jeff for returning for another episode! Support at buymeacoffee.com/falconrychronicles Special thanks to the organizations and businesses who've kindly helped support the podcast! The Archives of Falco...
Feb 16, 2020•52 min•Ep. 14
Tanner Baird is a falconer from Indiana who had graduated with a B.S. in Animal Science. He currently studies law at the University of Texas. Dane Erickson is an outdoorsman and student at Purdue University studying agricultural economics and political science. In May of 2019 Tanner and Dane were selected to participate in a study that confirmed Golden Eagle depredation of lambs in Wyoming, which concluded with the USDA confirmation of 7 separate eagle kills and the issuance of permits to captur...
Jan 21, 2020•57 min•Ep. 13
Originally from Illinois, Todd is a recent transplant to the Palmer Divide in Colorado, where he's been learning to adapt to hunting jackrabbits with his Harris's hawk after flying red tails on squirrels and cottontails for years. Once part owner of a stable isotope lab, Todd also utilized the lab to analyze feathers of migrating, juvenile sharp-shinned hawks trapped at the Cedar Grove Ornithological Research Station as part of his thesis research at the University of Illinois. He continues to p...
Dec 31, 2019•52 min•Ep. 12
This episode brings you all Chase Delles, well known for his experiences with eagles, including the importation of species not common or native here in the United States. Chase's long history with falconry and his unique perspective into how he began his path towards flying eagles makes for another can't miss episode! Thanks as always for joining us! Support at buymeacoffee.com/falconrychronicles Special thanks to the organizations and businesses who've kindly helped support the podcast! The Arc...
Dec 17, 2019•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 11
This was a special milestone double episode edition of the Falconry Told podcast! This featured both Jenni Buckley and Anne Price and was recorded at the 2019 NAFA meet. Both women are accomplished falconers from Colorado! Jenni has been flying a Harris's hawk over a dachshund for multiple seasons and has held positions in NAFA previously, and Anne is a regulatory liaison for the Colorado Hawking Club and Curator of Raptors for the Raptor Education Foundation. Support at buymeacoffee.com/falconr...
Nov 25, 2019•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 10
Hailing from Northeastern North Carolina, where he has successfully flown long-wings for many years now, Bon Lozaga joins Jonathan Munnier for this past installment of the Falconry Told Podcast. Bon has been a falconer and musician for decades, with both pastimes giving meaning to a large part of his life. Join us this week as we dive into his many falconry and musical endeavors! Support at buymeacoffee.com/falconrychronicles Special thanks to the organizations and businesses who've kindly helpe...
Nov 05, 2019•59 min•Ep. 9
Longwings galore in the sunshine state! Eric Edwards has been flying merlins, peregrines, and barbary falcons for a long time. Join us as we discuss beach trapping, various experiences had with some of the 30 plus merlins flown, and even some crazy bird show stories you won't want to miss! Support at buymeacoffee.com/falconrychronicles Special thanks to the organizations and businesses who've kindly helped support the podcast! The Archives of Falconry http://www.falconry.org Marshall Radio Telem...
Oct 21, 2019•53 min•Ep. 8
Tim Neese of Indiana joins Jonathan Munnier for this episode of the Falconry Told Podcast. Catching the fever in the 70’s, Tim has been in the pursuit of wild quarry with trained birds of prey ever since… And he recounts his early, pre-regulation falconry days as well as a variety of topics centered primarily on all-things Indiana hawking. A hard-at-it career with many exemplary goshawks, red-tailed hawks, and more to show for it, Tim’s insight and accounts of nest-hunting and more are not to be...
Oct 07, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 7
Josh and Sarah Hoos are a husband and wife falconry couple from Tennessee who are also well known in the horse training community. They join Jonathan Munnier for this past episode of the Falconry Told Podcast to offer their experiences in falconry and how they've incorporated it into their lives. Enjoy! Support at buymeacoffee.com/falconrychronicles Special thanks to the organizations and businesses who've kindly helped support the podcast! The Archives of Falconry http://www.falconry.org Marsha...
Sep 19, 2019•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 6
Clint Carpenter joins Jonathan Munnier in the studio on this past episode of the Falconry Told Podcast. A lifelong Kentucky native, Clint’s strong small-game hunting background made transitioning to falconry a sure thing. Hawking rabbit and squirrel with Red-Tailed Hawks and then imprinting Cooper’s Hawks and more earned Carpenter a reputation of being one of the more hard-core hawkers in the region, and as newly elected Kentucky Falconer’s Association president, he looks to continue the work of...
Sep 02, 2019•59 min•Ep. 5
This episode recorded while with the Falconry Told Podcast features Jeff Fincher. Jeff Fincher has been a falconer since the late 90s and has had a successful career in bird abatement. He's primarily known in the Tennessee area and other parts of the midwest for hunting squirrels with red tailed hawks, which is his passion. Support at buymeacoffee.com/falconrychronicles Special thanks to the organizations and businesses who've kindly helped support the podcast! The Archives of Falconry http://ww...
Aug 28, 2019•55 min•Ep. 4
This episode comes to you from a past Kentucky Falconer's Association annual picnic and was recorded with two falconers. Dave Tuttle is an award-winning taxidermist with a wide array of animals he's worked on to craft his art. As a falconer of several years, he's also flown a variety raptors in various states. Jared Smith also has experience with several different species of raptors from red tails, Harris hawks, kestrels, Cooper's hawks, and goshawks. Support at buymeacoffee.com/falconrychronicl...
Aug 21, 2019•59 min•Ep. 3
Mark Hermann of Indiana is featured in this installment recorded while with the Falconry Told Podcast, and was sponsored by the Falconry Fund. Mark is well known in Indiana for his experience with accipiters, particularly goshawks. Mark also serves as the Southern Director for the Indiana Falconer's Association, Indiana's state falconry organization. Listen in to hear about Mark's experiences in how he got into falconry, training goshawks, and nest hunting! Support at buymeacoffee.com/falconrych...
Aug 14, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 2
This episode recorded while with the Falconry Told Podcast brings you Matthew Mullenix from Louisiana, the author of American Kestrels in Modern Falconry, to discuss kestrels, aspiring apprentices, Harris's hawks, and crawfish boils! Support at buymeacoffee.com/falconrychronicles Special thanks to the organizations and businesses who've kindly helped support the podcast! The Archives of Falconry http://www.falconry.org Marshall Radio Telemetry http://www.marshallradio.com Masters of the Skies ht...
Jun 08, 2019•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 1
