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San Fransisco
Silver Falcon Survey
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Posted - 2012.09.11 15:01:00 -
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Hey all
Are there any other falconers who play EVE? |
Jim Era
HARD KNOCKS CORP
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Posted - 2012.09.11 15:10:00 -
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San Fransisco
Silver Falcon Survey
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Posted - 2012.09.11 15:15:00 -
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Falconry, as it the care and training of birds of prey for the hunting of small game.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Falconry
I am a falconer currently training a Red-tailed Hawk. |
Jim Era
HARD KNOCKS CORP
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Posted - 2012.09.11 15:21:00 -
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Oh, no. I kill my targets. Sounds interesting though. A little companion. |
San Fransisco
Silver Falcon Survey
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Posted - 2012.09.11 15:51:00 -
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Jim Era wrote:Oh, no. I kill my targets. Sounds interesting though. A little companion.
Only little by some standards.
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-GeAtcxy53uQ/UE9bXYQQ3jI/AAAAAAAAAAw/xlDrdC7EKeE/w379-h505-p-k/2ndGRSQ2010.JPG
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-GKB2BiLNNPg/UE9dKcw8JsI/AAAAAAAAABU/X7Sq1AZgNqo/w301-h226-n-k/first%2Bsquirell.bmp
These are from my first 2 successful hunts.
The pictures are not for the squeamish. |
Telegram Sam
Shoot To Thrill.
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Posted - 2012.09.11 17:15:00 -
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Wow, that's nice. A lot of work, I'd bet. I checked falconry out when I lived in Texas. You have to get a permit from the Parks & Wildlife Dept., and for that you have to take a course. And your housing for the hawk/falcon has to be inspected by the Dept. You start with a permit for a sparrow hawk, then from there can work your way up to bigger birds over a period of years. Pretty excellent, they way they really make sure people know what they're doing.
Are you starting with the red-tailed hawk, or did you have to start with something else? Where'd you get the hawk? |
San Fransisco
Silver Falcon Survey
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Posted - 2012.09.11 17:41:00 -
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Telegram Sam wrote:Are you starting with the red-tailed hawk, or did you have to start with something else? Where'd you get the hawk?
I started 12 years ago with a RT Hawk. They are an abundant bird so the thought is they can, as a species, easily cope with some individuals being taken out of the wild.
Fortunately they are also a powerful bird that hunts well and can take quarry as large as jackrabbits on a regular basis. I have even seen a RT take down a fox. (That was probably a fluke though.)
In New York you also have to go through a rigorous licensing procedure including equipment/facilities inspections, testing, and a finding a sponsor.
So far all of my birds have been captured from the wild during the birds first year southern migration. |
Surfin's PlunderBunny
Sebiestor Tribe Minmatar Republic
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Posted - 2012.09.11 20:26:00 -
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that's just lazy.... you go and kill your own small things "A genius throws a Molotov cocktail and soon realizes that he's going to die choking in a maze of smoke and flame. A hero drinks a Molotov cocktail and soon realizes that if he does a split in midair, he can hit twice as many zombies per kick. Drunk hero wins again, wusses." ~Cracked.com |
Kattshiro
Deep Core Mining Inc. Caldari State
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Posted - 2012.09.11 22:50:00 -
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I imagine someone still dressing up in 16th century European garb, and having some sort abstract facial hair when taking part in this. |
Caleidascope
Republic Military School Minmatar Republic
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Posted - 2012.09.11 23:37:00 -
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Kattshiro wrote:I imagine someone still dressing up in 16th century European garb, and having some sort abstract facial hair when taking part in this. They are often hired to drive away birds at the air ports. So while it is not the most glamorous occupation, the falconers do provide a useful service to society. Life is short and dinner time is chancy Eat desert first! |
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Surfin's PlunderBunny
Sebiestor Tribe Minmatar Republic
2153
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Posted - 2012.09.11 23:39:00 -
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Caleidascope wrote:Kattshiro wrote:I imagine someone still dressing up in 16th century European garb, and having some sort abstract facial hair when taking part in this. They are often hired to drive away birds at the air ports. So while it is not the most glamorous occupation, the falconers do provide a useful service to society.
Isn't releasing a bird into an airport the opposite of getting rid of birds at the airport? "A genius throws a Molotov cocktail and soon realizes that he's going to die choking in a maze of smoke and flame. A hero drinks a Molotov cocktail and soon realizes that if he does a split in midair, he can hit twice as many zombies per kick. Drunk hero wins again, wusses." ~Cracked.com |
Kattshiro
Deep Core Mining Inc. Caldari State
104
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Posted - 2012.09.11 23:58:00 -
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I heard that and also scaring of murders of crows that congregate and give people the willies. |
Surfin's PlunderBunny
Sebiestor Tribe Minmatar Republic
2154
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Posted - 2012.09.12 00:25:00 -
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Kattshiro wrote:I heard that and also scaring of murders of crows that congregate and give people the willies.
Caw! Caw! "A genius throws a Molotov cocktail and soon realizes that he's going to die choking in a maze of smoke and flame. A hero drinks a Molotov cocktail and soon realizes that if he does a split in midair, he can hit twice as many zombies per kick. Drunk hero wins again, wusses." ~Cracked.com |
Herzog Wolfhammer
Sigma Special Tactics Group
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Posted - 2012.09.12 00:53:00 -
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I always wanted to get into falconry, but being a drifter and couch surfer, already with several vehicles and a few thousand pounds of equipment to haul each time, kind of limits options.
INB4 the animal cruely crowd too. Hey bunny fluffers, the whole damned world is a slaughter house. Get over it.
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Alara IonStorm
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Posted - 2012.09.12 01:23:00 -
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San Fransisco wrote: Are there any other falconers who play EVE?
Good luck finding them...
They are all invisible. |
Marie Hartinez
Aries Munitions and Defense
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Posted - 2012.09.12 02:18:00 -
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My first thought was this....
Bad Falcon
but on a more serious note....
With all the small game around where I work, such as jackrabbits, rats, mice, etc, I've considered about learning more about falconry.
Surrender is still your slightly less painful option. |
Micheal Dietrich
Kings Gambit Black
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Posted - 2012.09.12 04:47:00 -
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Marie Hartinez wrote: With all the small game around where I work, such as jackrabbits, rats, mice, etc, I've considered about learning more about falconry.
I just learned about the .22 Marlin bolt action rifle. Easier and cheaper to maintain.
On a lighter note I'm not into falconry myself but they are regular tenants where I live. I've got 3 young peregrines that are nesting on the telephone poles right now. Every time I come down the road to my house they swoop down and glide next to the truck. |
Marie Hartinez
Aries Munitions and Defense
82
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Posted - 2012.09.12 17:56:00 -
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Micheal Dietrich wrote:Marie Hartinez wrote: With all the small game around where I work, such as jackrabbits, rats, mice, etc, I've considered about learning more about falconry.
I just learned about the .22 Marlin bolt action rifle. Easier and cheaper to maintain. On a lighter note I'm not into falconry myself but they are regular tenants where I live. I've got 3 young peregrines that are nesting on the telephone poles right now. Every time I come down the road to my house they swoop down and glide next to the truck.
I've offered to bring in my .22 Lakefield MK II bolt action rifle or a 410 shotgun to deal with all the vermin and rattlesnakes, but a couple of the "foaming at the mouth environmental nutcases" I work with poo-pooed that idea.
The site we work at is a bit out in the boondocks and so we have vermin all over the place. Everyone in my department will kill a snake on sight. Surrender is still your slightly less painful option. |
Micheal Dietrich
Kings Gambit Black
708
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Posted - 2012.09.12 18:48:00 -
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Marie Hartinez wrote: The site we work at is a bit out in the boondocks and so we have vermin all over the place. Everyone in my department will kill a snake on sight.
I don't. King Snakes up here. Sure they have a bad attitude and seem to be pissed off at the whole world but they are great for keeping rattlers away and eating mice. They get in my garage constantly and usually head to a place that contains maximum pants shitting potential like inside my folding chairs that hang from the ceiling away from any wall or inside a cupboards. When I see them I just grab them and take them to various wood piles or hay bales around the yard.
You guys may consider a dog as well. My big guy absolutely loves hunting mice and goes on patrol constantly. If I catch him really checking a spot out I'll come over and start moving objects to let him in and if there is a mouse he's quick to stomp on it. I'm still working with the cat on this. He's good at catching them but he like to bring his toys back the the house alive, where I usually bring the dog over to kill. This upsets the cat. |
baltec1
Bat Country
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Posted - 2012.09.12 19:34:00 -
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My cat gets beaten up by the magpies and crows.
To be fair though it did manage to kill a rabbit, drag its body from the feild, down the street, through the slightly opened garage door and then place it on the mat at the back door as a gift for us. |
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Marie Hartinez
Aries Munitions and Defense
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Posted - 2012.09.12 19:43:00 -
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Micheal Dietrich wrote:Marie Hartinez wrote: The site we work at is a bit out in the boondocks and so we have vermin all over the place. Everyone in my department will kill a snake on sight.
I don't. King Snakes up here. Sure they have a bad attitude and seem to be pissed off at the whole world but they are great for keeping rattlers away and eating mice. They get in my garage constantly and usually head to a place that contains maximum pants shitting potential like inside my folding chairs that hang from the ceiling away from any wall or inside a cupboards. When I see them I just grab them and take them to various wood piles or hay bales around the yard. You guys may consider a dog as well. My big guy absolutely loves hunting mice and goes on patrol constantly. If I catch him really checking a spot out I'll come over and start moving objects to let him in and if there is a mouse he's quick to stomp on it. I'm still working with the cat on this. He's good at catching them but he like to bring his toys back the the house alive, where I usually bring the dog over to kill. This upsets the cat.
TBH, the only snakes we actually kill are rattlesnakes. But then, about 95% of the snakes here are rattlers. They get into everything, especially after we think we're snaked proof the buildings, storage sheds, etc. I have found a couple King Snakes, and they always get relocated to another part of the site.
I wouldn't mind a dog or two and our Ops Manager suggested a few fixed cats as we quite definitely have a rat and mouse problem. But the Powers That Be have determined that poison is the best solution.
Someone a few times suggested to the Powers That Be to build some owl houses as the area we are located in has plenty of owls around and I've a few hawks from time to time. But that idea was poo-pooed as being too expensive and time consuming to build.
Surrender is still your slightly less painful option. |
San Fransisco
Silver Falcon Survey
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Posted - 2012.09.12 19:52:00 -
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Marie Hartinez wrote:The site we work at is a bit out in the boondocks and so we have vermin all over the place. Everyone in my department will kill a snake on sight.
I feel obligated to point out that in most places killing wild snakes (or other reptiles/amphibians) is illegal. I would suggest you look into it before someone decides to make an issue of it.
This is on top of the fact that, as a herpetologist, I am acutely aware of the benefit such species have in our environment.
I don't mean to start a argument, just trying to give you a heads up. |
Marie Hartinez
Aries Munitions and Defense
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Posted - 2012.09.12 20:19:00 -
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San Fransisco wrote:Marie Hartinez wrote:The site we work at is a bit out in the boondocks and so we have vermin all over the place. Everyone in my department will kill a snake on sight. I feel obligated to point out that in most places killing wild snakes (or other reptiles/amphibians) is illegal. I would suggest you look into it before someone decides to make an issue of it. This is on top of the fact that, as a herpetologist, I am acutely aware of the benefit such species have in our environment. I don't mean to start a argument, just trying to give you a heads up.
As far as I understand it out here, we are allowed to kill rattlesnakes under contain conditions and all that. We don't go out of our way to hunt them down and kill them. Only when they are an actual threat to our safety. What I probably should of said was we are capable and willing, not necessarily going to do it.
I actually like rattlers and think they are the coolest snake around, but if it's down to me or the snake, that snake is going down.
Now that it is starting to cool off here, we'll be seeing less snakes.
I'm actually fine with critters out here, but the problem we have is an over abundance of them. They get into everything and nibble on just about anything. Power, comm, and control cables, air tubing, etc etc. This site's current vermin control program is not working and like I said earlier, a few of us have suggested some low cost and envirormentally safer ways. Surrender is still your slightly less painful option. |
Telegram Sam
Shoot To Thrill.
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Posted - 2012.09.12 20:59:00 -
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Marie Hartinez wrote:San Fransisco wrote:Marie Hartinez wrote:The site we work at is a bit out in the boondocks and so we have vermin all over the place. Everyone in my department will kill a snake on sight. I feel obligated to point out that in most places killing wild snakes (or other reptiles/amphibians) is illegal. I would suggest you look into it before someone decides to make an issue of it. This is on top of the fact that, as a herpetologist, I am acutely aware of the benefit such species have in our environment. I don't mean to start a argument, just trying to give you a heads up. As far as I understand it out here, we are allowed to kill rattlesnakes under contain conditions and all that. We don't go out of our way to hunt them down and kill them. Only when they are an actual threat to our safety. What I probably should of said was we are capable and willing, not necessarily going to do it. I actually like rattlers and think they are the coolest snake around, but if it's down to me or the snake, that snake is going down. Now that it is starting to cool off here, we'll be seeing less snakes. I'm actually fine with critters out here, but the problem we have is an over abundance of them. They get into everything and nibble on just about anything. Power, comm, and control cables, air tubing, etc etc. This site's current vermin control program is not working and like I said earlier, a few of us have suggested some low cost and envirormentally safer ways. It sounds like the rodents are attracting the rattlers. Plus you're probably in a place that rattlesnakes just naturally like. Too bad there aren't other predators around to take care of both the snakes and the rodents. The hawks and owls you mentioned would help a lot, I'd bet. |
Surfin's PlunderBunny
Sebiestor Tribe Minmatar Republic
2159
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Posted - 2012.09.12 21:21:00 -
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Telegram Sam wrote:Marie Hartinez wrote:San Fransisco wrote:Marie Hartinez wrote:The site we work at is a bit out in the boondocks and so we have vermin all over the place. Everyone in my department will kill a snake on sight. I feel obligated to point out that in most places killing wild snakes (or other reptiles/amphibians) is illegal. I would suggest you look into it before someone decides to make an issue of it. This is on top of the fact that, as a herpetologist, I am acutely aware of the benefit such species have in our environment. I don't mean to start a argument, just trying to give you a heads up. As far as I understand it out here, we are allowed to kill rattlesnakes under contain conditions and all that. We don't go out of our way to hunt them down and kill them. Only when they are an actual threat to our safety. What I probably should of said was we are capable and willing, not necessarily going to do it. I actually like rattlers and think they are the coolest snake around, but if it's down to me or the snake, that snake is going down. Now that it is starting to cool off here, we'll be seeing less snakes. I'm actually fine with critters out here, but the problem we have is an over abundance of them. They get into everything and nibble on just about anything. Power, comm, and control cables, air tubing, etc etc. This site's current vermin control program is not working and like I said earlier, a few of us have suggested some low cost and envirormentally safer ways. It sounds like the rodents are attracting the rattlers. Plus you're probably in a place that rattlesnakes just naturally like. Too bad there aren't other predators around to take care of both the snakes and the rodents. The hawks and owls you mentioned would help a lot, I'd bet.
Mutated anthrax... for deer hunting
"A genius throws a Molotov cocktail and soon realizes that he's going to die choking in a maze of smoke and flame. A hero drinks a Molotov cocktail and soon realizes that if he does a split in midair, he can hit twice as many zombies per kick. Drunk hero wins again, wusses." ~Cracked.com |
Medarr
ZeroSec Dragon Swarm Dynasty
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Posted - 2012.09.12 22:56:00 -
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Micheal Dietrich wrote:Marie Hartinez wrote: The site we work at is a bit out in the boondocks and so we have vermin all over the place. Everyone in my department will kill a snake on sight.
I don't. King Snakes up here. Sure they have a bad attitude and seem to be pissed off at the whole world but they are great for keeping rattlers away and eating mice. They get in my garage constantly and usually head to a place that contains maximum pants shitting potential like inside my folding chairs that hang from the ceiling away from any wall or inside a cupboards. When I see them I just grab them and take them to various wood piles or hay bales around the yard. You guys may consider a dog as well. My big guy absolutely loves hunting mice and goes on patrol constantly. If I catch him really checking a spot out I'll come over and start moving objects to let him in and if there is a mouse he's quick to stomp on it. I'm still working with the cat on this. He's good at catching them but he likes to bring his toys back to the house alive, where I usually bring the dog over to kill. This upsets the cat.
LMAO yeah that reminds me of our place... we got a border collie who jumps around and barks like mad at snakes..
Nice story and awesome photo's OP |
Micheal Dietrich
Kings Gambit Black
711
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Posted - 2012.09.13 04:44:00 -
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Telegram Sam wrote:Marie Hartinez wrote:San Fransisco wrote:Marie Hartinez wrote:The site we work at is a bit out in the boondocks and so we have vermin all over the place. Everyone in my department will kill a snake on sight. I feel obligated to point out that in most places killing wild snakes (or other reptiles/amphibians) is illegal. I would suggest you look into it before someone decides to make an issue of it. This is on top of the fact that, as a herpetologist, I am acutely aware of the benefit such species have in our environment. I don't mean to start a argument, just trying to give you a heads up. As far as I understand it out here, we are allowed to kill rattlesnakes under contain conditions and all that. We don't go out of our way to hunt them down and kill them. Only when they are an actual threat to our safety. What I probably should of said was we are capable and willing, not necessarily going to do it. I actually like rattlers and think they are the coolest snake around, but if it's down to me or the snake, that snake is going down. Now that it is starting to cool off here, we'll be seeing less snakes. I'm actually fine with critters out here, but the problem we have is an over abundance of them. They get into everything and nibble on just about anything. Power, comm, and control cables, air tubing, etc etc. This site's current vermin control program is not working and like I said earlier, a few of us have suggested some low cost and envirormentally safer ways. It sounds like the rodents are attracting the rattlers. Plus you're probably in a place that rattlesnakes just naturally like. Too bad there aren't other predators around to take care of both the snakes and the rodents. The hawks and owls you mentioned would help a lot, I'd bet.
He needs HoneyBadger. Honeybadger doesn't give a **** |
Marie Hartinez
Aries Munitions and Defense
83
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Posted - 2012.09.13 16:10:00 -
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Micheal Dietrich wrote:Telegram Sam wrote:Marie Hartinez wrote:San Fransisco wrote:Marie Hartinez wrote:The site we work at is a bit out in the boondocks and so we have vermin all over the place. Everyone in my department will kill a snake on sight. I feel obligated to point out that in most places killing wild snakes (or other reptiles/amphibians) is illegal. I would suggest you look into it before someone decides to make an issue of it. This is on top of the fact that, as a herpetologist, I am acutely aware of the benefit such species have in our environment. I don't mean to start a argument, just trying to give you a heads up. As far as I understand it out here, we are allowed to kill rattlesnakes under contain conditions and all that. We don't go out of our way to hunt them down and kill them. Only when they are an actual threat to our safety. What I probably should of said was we are capable and willing, not necessarily going to do it. I actually like rattlers and think they are the coolest snake around, but if it's down to me or the snake, that snake is going down. Now that it is starting to cool off here, we'll be seeing less snakes. I'm actually fine with critters out here, but the problem we have is an over abundance of them. They get into everything and nibble on just about anything. Power, comm, and control cables, air tubing, etc etc. This site's current vermin control program is not working and like I said earlier, a few of us have suggested some low cost and envirormentally safer ways. It sounds like the rodents are attracting the rattlers. Plus you're probably in a place that rattlesnakes just naturally like. Too bad there aren't other predators around to take care of both the snakes and the rodents. The hawks and owls you mentioned would help a lot, I'd bet. He needs HoneyBadger. Honeybadger doesn't give a ****
Hell, at this point, I'll take anything I can get. Surrender is still your slightly less painful option. |
Jake Warbird
Republic Military School Minmatar Republic
1706
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Posted - 2012.09.15 03:03:00 -
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Because of falconry |
Dessau
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Posted - 2012.09.15 05:58:00 -
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OP. I live inside you.
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