I fully support the proposal as written. Capture of live wild raptors for use in falconry is part of the traditional practice of the art. Survival rates of first year birds completely justify the proposed take levels.
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As a master falconer from the USA, I can attest to how important it is for falconers to have access to trapping wild raptors. Most of my falconry career I have legally used wild redtail hawks for falconry.
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Falconers have played an important role in raptor conservation, and by allowing more falconers to have access to wild birds, the MNRF is encouraging more active conservation and citizen science. I personally have trapped red-tail hawks that had heavy parasite loads.
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I’m in support of the changes for the live-capture of raptors identified in the proposed rule change by Ontario licensed falconers to use as hunting companions.
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Falconers are some of the most responsible outdoors person around. They take seriously their charge in taking wild raptors for use in falconry, which is hunting wild game with a raptor.
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Good to see this proposal for the elimination of the draw. I think people are quick to forget the important role that falconers played in the conservation of the Perigrine Falcon.
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I hope the MNRF will continue to expand the regulations so other birds of prey can be taken in the near future. All falconers are dedicated to the sport and health of their birds.
I think that the proposed changes to the regulations governing the art and sport of falconry are very desirable for the benefit of both birds of prey and falconers in Ontario. Allowing an increased take of wild raptors will not harm the species at all.
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Please support the wild take of birds of prey for use in Falconry. There is little impact to the wild population and the sport has long been a part of our history.
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My Dad is a Falconer and i have been going hunting with him since i was a kid. It is a great experience that i think more people should be able to enjoy.
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Hello. I hope this note finds the people of this important ministry healthy and doing well.
My comments are in support of the proposal to expand live capture of wild raptors by falconers.
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Increasing the wild take to falconers would be a benefit to those species. Falconry birds returned to the wild have a much better chance at survival and continuation of their species.
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The sport of falconry is a 3500+ year old sport. Falconers love there birds like children and as most raptors die within there first year Falconers help propagate birds of prey.
Falconry has played such a huge role in conservation. Every wild trapped juvenile bird in the hands of a capable falconer has a huge leg up for success at reaching sexual maturity and increasing the population. I haven't met a falconer that isn't a conservationist.
I fully support the use of wild raptors in falconry and increasing that use. Falconers, as stewards of wildlife, contribute significantly to wildlife and raptor conservation.
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I am a general level falconer in the United States, having completed a 2-year apprenticeship and obtaining numerous licenses through federal and state governments.
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The proposal to expand wild take of raptors by falconers should be approved because it causes no harm to the wildlife resource and encourages conservation of raptors.
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As a falconer living in the United States, trapping a wild bird is something I am most grateful for! Nothing compares to training a truly wild bird of prey, one that will benefit from falconry training when I release it come the next season. Save and expand trapping wild birds!
I became a falconer partly out of concern for conservation and observing how the falconry community cares for the welfare of its raptors. You can’t not love birds and want to do this. It’s a lot of time, effort, education, and commitment. The fewer restrictions placed on falconers, the better!
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