What to think about

[Pitbull]

what attributes do you need for the ownership of an eagle

[Scots-Goss-man]

Plenty of money mate...Jim

[MickeyDredd]

what attributes do you need for the ownership of an eagle

Big wallet and a strong left arm!

Common sense, falconry experience of at least a RT or Gos. Access to suitable land and plenty quarry, lots of time to get it fit and fly it.

oh, and a big glove :lol:

A pack of hounds and some hunters?

[OutFlying]

Suitable land.
Suitable Quarry.

Plus plenty of cash :rolleyes:

[Game & Pursuit Falcon UK]

Stupid ammounts of time, an understanding missus, land, land, land, and a sense of humour. Oh and neighbours that think they dont eat cats.

[Game & Pursuit Falcon UK]

Big wallet and a strong left arm!

Common sense, falconry experience of at least a RT or Gos. Access to suitable land and plenty quarry, lots of time to get it fit and fly it.

oh, and a big glove :lol:

A pack of hounds and some hunters?
You dont need a big glove. Or sponsorship from horse and hound.

[Pitbull]

Well the glove isnt a problem. Things are looking up then.:rolleyes:
And im counting down the years that the 11 year old leaves home as I have already warned the 14 year old:lol: And im a firm believer of the new man, as I have girls so he can pay for the weddings, so the wallet may get a little bigger. ( I live in hope )

[Pitbull]

Common sense, falconry experience of at least a RT

I have heard someone else say this also, And its my kind of bird.

[MickeyDredd]

You dont need a big glove. Or sponsorship from horse and hound.

i have had a female goldie on my fist at a summer fair wearing only a polo shirt and a small glove (plus trousers etc of course!).

when the little jack russel poked its head a little too far under the fencing at my feet I certainly would have welcomed an overlay at that particular moment in time :lol:

[Pitbull]

What about books are there any good ones about that are worth a read.

And dont worry I cant see me taken this step in the next decade I cant imagine.

[Game & Pursuit Falcon UK]

Martin Hollinshead, Hawking with Golden Eagles.

[Pitbull]

Martin Hollinshead, Hawking with Golden Eagles.

cheers K

[Hacker]

The seed is sown!

[Berkut]

I would say to own a golden eagle,(and to do it justice) you need time,plenty of land,dedication and an understanding of what they are.Everybody on this forum will know the bond they feel they have with their chosen bop, but for those of you who have flown a goldie it is a different ball game altogether.
If you want to get into the mood for goldies read the Mike Tomkies books. They are nothing to do with falconry but this guy spent years in the Highlands studying,filming and photographing wild golden eagles at the nest.Once you pick up one of his books you will not be able to put it down. Regards

[Pitbull]

Ive been out with a steppes, but would love too get out on the hills too see a goden

[Berkut]

Ive been out with a steppes, but would love too get out on the hills too see a goden
Pitbull,
I am 20 minutes south of the Forth Road Bridge. Flying the Goldies till the end of March.You are welcome if you fancy a Sunday out before then (you carry the game bag !!!! ) .
Regards

[MickeyDredd]

Erm, can I come too please :lol: :lol:

[CooperMan]

Martin Hollinshead, Hawking with Golden Eagles.
Great read I got mine off ebay for £12.00

[Berkut]

Erm, can I come too please :lol: :lol:
No problem.

[Zam]

What about books are there any good ones about that are worth a read.

And dont worry I cant see me taken this step in the next decade I cant imagine.

Not much help for training/hunting etc - but I loved the Gerald Summers books about Random - his female Golden. The first was called "Owned By An Eagle" - the other was "Wings Over Wales". He's a great story teller!

"Eagle Dreams" by Stephen Bodio is a great read - all about Mongolia, Berkuts etc.

Just my opinion!

[Jazz1]

:prayer: Pitbull,
I am 20 minutes south of the Forth Road Bridge. Flying the Goldies till the end of March.You are welcome if you fancy a Sunday out before then (you carry the game bag !!!! ) .
Regards

Love the Goldies if i had the land money and know how would love to own 1 but i don't so with out sounding cheeky could i come out to Please:prayer:

[Berkut]

:prayer:

Love the Goldies if i had the land money and know how would love to own 1 but i don't so with out sounding cheeky could i come out to Please:prayer:
Could be a good day out.I,ve never had a good beating line before..!!!

[Game & Pursuit Falcon UK]

Do you hunt an eagle Zam?

[Pitbull]

we better order the mini-bus then..:lol: :supz:

[Dougie Mc]

keep me informed i might tag along if that ok

Hybred

[Berkut]

keep me informed i might tag along if that ok

Hybred
Will Do.

[Jazz1]

Cheers M8 should be a good day
So when will we all get together M/D + Pitbull and when is good for you Berkut

[Pitbull]

1 day this weekend i could be out with heike, but anyday suits me

[MickeyDredd]

Weekends are best for me :lol:

[Pitbull]

Pitbull,
I am 20 minutes south of the Forth Road Bridge. Flying the Goldies till the end of March.You are welcome if you fancy a Sunday out before then (you carry the game bag !!!! ) .
Regards

Sundays it is then.

[MickeyDredd]

David

I could pick you and Jazz up on the way at either B of Earn or Milnathort

[Pitbull]

David

I could pick you and Jazz up on the way at either B of Earn or Milnathort

sounds good as the car is in the garage for the next 2 weeks so the wife wi need my van.

[Jazz1]

David

I could pick you and Jazz up on the way at either B of Earn or Milnathort
Mick
So i take it is on for this weekend??

[MickeyDredd]

Gary

I dunno, we'd need to ask Berkut really :lol:

my other half needs to get to work in Scone for 2pm so I'll need to arrange something for her but other than that....I'm free!

[Pitbull]

Gary

I dunno, we'd need to ask Berkut really :lol:

my other half needs to get to work in Scone for 2pm so I'll need to arrange something for her but other than that....I'm free!

just pm'd him

[Jazz1]

just pm'd him

That's good David will just have to wait and see if it's ok for this weekend.
What day you maybe going out with Heike.
You should have a good day to.

[Game & Pursuit Falcon UK]

Berkut will not be replying till this evening at the earliest chaps. As hes coming down to Yorkshire to my place today. Just so you dont think hes disappeared like Aquila did.