Episode 038: Falconry, Bird Dogs and a Baby with Laura of Arabia

Laura was was determined, persistent and passionate to learn and navigate the ancient art of falconry in Qatar where it was known as a man’s sport. Years later, she now shares her passion of hunting, dogs and falconry with her husband and their 11 month old son.

5:50 What is falconry

6:35 Laura’s start in falconry

8:20 The art of falconry

9:20 Dogs in Qatar

13:25 Relationship between dog and falcon

16:05 Laura’s falcons

16:45 Chukar hunting

19:20 Relationship with a falcon

23:30 Establishing trust

27:05 Getting game off the falcon

31:00 Why Laura started

31:45 Acquiring a falcon

36:45 Releasing back to the wild

41:10 Hunting with dogs and falcons

45:20 Adding a baby to the falconry team

49:00 Living life with your passion

52:15 Caring for a falcon

53:15 Change of pace with a baby

57:15 Best falconry experience

58:00 Differences of falconry in the US

1:01:00 Falcon living conditions

1:04:48 Common falconry species

1:06:40 Falconry misconceptions

1:10:00 Getting started with/dedication to falconry

1:14:40 The Raven

1:23:25 Favorite bird recipes

Laura of Arabia on Instagram

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