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Falconry – Bloodsport or Alternative Form of Birding?

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Dirt hawking is a form of falconry that involves hunting rabbits and other small game with Harris Hawks (other hawk species also qualify). The League Against Cruel Sports believes that in the interests of raptor welfare, no further licences should be issued. The League believes that the bloodsport of falconry should be banned.&#

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Owls, the debait

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One wouldn’t tether a rabbit out to get a shot of a fox or a coyote, or is that somehow different? I think the main thing for me, leaving aside the debate on invasive species and the birds welfare, is that it just feels like cheating. At least a chicken would last awhile as a feeder.

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