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Al Franke
The Fat Bird, Ugly Dog Podcast
The goal of this podcast is to present alternate viewpoints on falconry. Topics covered range from training philosophy, husbandry, and health of birds and bird dogs to conservation and management of raptors, their main prey species, and the respective habitat that they rely on. In addition, I’ll cover-off themes related to hunter ethics, fair chase, and access to public and private land. I’ll outline efforts that falconers can make to contribute to all of these topics of conversation.
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5.0 stars from 34 ratings
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“Around 43 min mark there is a factual error. The issues regarding 1st Amendment Rights specifically getting paid for speaking on/with raptors was litigated in California in Federal Court. Both California and the US Fish and Wildlife Departments conceded and struck all regulations in California...”Read full review »
Peterdakis via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/07/24
Wow what a great pod cast
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“So amazing to see the changes in Falconry in my 40 years in this adventure. Al Frank has done an incredible job providing history, insight and and updated information on what available for falconers today. Discussions of integrity, knowledge, skills to apply and skills not applicable to my...”Read full review »
Steve_Alaska via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/06/24
“Interesting perspectives on wildlife conservation and management that are difficult to find anywhere else. And all presented within the academic context and perspective of the sport of falconry.
It’s good to hear open discussion on these conservation and management issues.”
YukonCanada via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
07/31/24
Recent Episodes
Heath Garner joins me to tell us about his season thus far with the passage tiercel peregrine that he trapped in 2023. Heath starts the episode telling us why he had to hawk snipe without the assistance of his two German short-haired pointers for a short time. We then talk about season start...
Published 11/21/24
Published 11/21/24
In this episode of Game Hawker Edition, my guest is Dale Guthormsen. After introducing himself, Dale explains why he is in the process of simultaneously starting two new falcons this season. Dale then describes his hawking ground and his primary quarry, including the distinction between fall and...
Published 11/14/24
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