The Sporting Chance

This week we are joined by Roy Lupton. Roy is a falconer from England that stars on the popular Field Sports Britain Channel of Youtube. Hear Roy's thoughts on European Buzzards vs Redtails, Goshawks, Eagle Falconry, Anti Hunters, and much more on this very special episode!

Join us this week as we are joined by houndswoman and falconer, Hannah Doll. Hannah joins us from the great state of Kentucky! Listen along as Hannah shares her experience flying red-tailed hawks, training various dogs, including jagdterriers, walker coon hounds, spaniels and dachshunds. Find out if Casey has rabies or not, what exactly goes on at terrier trials, and much more! This episode is sponsored by: North Mountain Goshawks: https://northmountaingoshawks.com/ Mountain State Falconry Supply: https://www.mountainstatefalconrysupply.com/ Midnight Falconry: https://midnightfalconry.com/

This week we are joined by abatement falconer and owner of Desert Kings Falconry, Bladen Benson. Get the ins and outs on the abatement business, find out if he thinks car hawking pigeons is cool or not, how to hawk bunnies in the ‘burbs, how Christ influences his business, learn about Peruvian Harris Hawks, his experiences hunting big game in the desert with a bow and much more! This episode is sponsored by: North Mountain Goshawks: https://northmountaingoshawks.com/ Mountain State Falconry Supply: https://www.mountainstatefalconrysupply.com/ Midnight Falconry: https://midnightfalconry.com/

This week, the pod boys welcome you to Atlanta where we are joined by Georgia falconer Rashad Carter. Find out why Rashad flies a Siberian Goshawk in the hot humid urban environment of Atlanta and how he tore his Achilles heel while doing it! Along the way we discuss the legality of free range rabbits, we ponder why there is more game in the city, we talk about falconry culture and much more in this very fun episode! This episode is sponsored by: North Mountain Goshawks: https://northmountaingoshawks.com/ Mountain State Falconry Supply: https://www.mountainstatefalconrysupply.com/ Midnight Falconry: https://midnightfalconry.com/

This week the boys are joined by fellow boy, Rhode Island falconer Christian Dutton. Christian is a microspecialist. He operates his falconry out of his airstream trailer, and flies a kestrel and a merlin. Find out how Christian makes his falconry work, how he thinks starlings are doing, his history in falconry, learn some terms and find out if Casey would rather be eviscerated by a crocodile or mauled by a great white shark. This and much more! This episode is sponsored by: North Mountain Goshawks: https://northmountaingoshawks.com/ Mountain State Falconry Supply: https://www.mountainstatefalconrysupply.com/ Midnight Falconry: https://midnightfalconry.com/

This week we are blessed with special guest Pakorn Patimetha! Pak, as we know him, shares his experience flying goshawks, including parent reared birds. The boys lament the fragile nature of the Gos, and some of the differences between the different species of Goshawks. Find out Casey's secret to talking breeders down on their prices, Pak’s experience being a homeless youth falconer, what falconry in Thailand is like and much more on this special episode! This episode is sponsored by: North Mountain Goshawks: https://northmountaingoshawks.com/ Mountain State Falconry Supply: https://www.mountainstatefalconrysupply.com/ Midnight Falconry: https://midnightfalconry.com/

This week NAFA South East Director Tyler Rankin steps into the lion's den and we really let him have it! Tyler is a falconer from the great state of Kentucky. Find out his perspective on being part of NAFAs leadership team. Some of the efforts NAFA is making for North American Falconers, his experience flying a cast of harris hawks, running decker terriers and much more on this exciting episode. Reminder! Not much time left to pre-order our Devils of Dirt Hawking collaboration merch line! Through September 14! https://devilsofdirthawking.brettrees.com/ This episode is sponsored by: North Mountain Goshawks: https://northmountaingoshawks.com/ Mountain State Falconry Supply: https://www.mountainstatefalconrysupply.com/ Midnight Falconry: https://midnightfalconry.com/

This week we are joined by falconers, Jon D’Arpino of Connecticut and Jimmy G of Rhode Island. The focus of this episode is to shine a light on the current falconry landscape in Connecticut. Our brothers and sisters in the Constitution State face the strictest* falconry laws in the country. Find out what they are doing to fight the power and get some common sense laws in place. This and much more! *excluding Hawaii Reminder! The Devils of Dirt Hawking x Sporting Chance merch pre-sale ends September 14! https://devilsofdirthawking.brettrees.com/ This episode is sponsored by: North Mountain Goshawks: https://northmountaingoshawks.com/ Mountain State Falconry Supply: https://www.mountainstatefalconrysupply.com/ Midnight Falconry: https://midnightfalconry.com/

Hot on the heels of the Devils of Dirthawking x Sporting Chance Merch Collab, we welcome special guest Brett Rees. Brett is a falconer and an artist out of the great state of Texas. Find out how Brett would describe his art, learn about Audubon's Cryptid Eagle, does Casey know Pandas are in China? Along the way we discuss falconry, parasites, Japan, and much more! Pre-Orders through September 14! https://devilsofdirthawking.brettrees.com/ This episode is sponsored by: North Mountain Goshawks: https://northmountaingoshawks.com/ Mountain State Falconry Supply: https://www.mountainstatefalconrysupply.com/ Midnight Falconry: https://midnightfalconry.com/

Get your T levels checked with the boys this week as they are joined by Ohio falconer Rick Thompson. Rick shares his experience hunting monster Ohio White Tailed Bucks and the importance of being a well rounded outdoorsman. Along the way we find out what happened to the feral cat killing Casey's rabbits, why Rick likes Harris Hawks, why Steven Rinella hates falconers, and much much more on this exciting episode! This episode is sponsored by: North Mountain Goshawks: https://northmountaingoshawks.com/ Mountain State Falconry Supply: https://www.mountainstatefalconrysupply.com/ Midnight Falconry: https://midnightfalconry.com/

This week we are joined by Isaac Gale, student of Steve Layman, and at the recommendation of our boy, Seth Roy. Hear as we discuss modifying goshawk behavior, his thoughts on Cooper’s Hawks, and his recommendations for how all falconers can better fly their birds. This episode is sponsored by: North Mountain Goshawks: https://northmountaingoshawks.com/ Mountain State Falconry Supply: https://www.mountainstatefalconrysupply.com/ Midnight Falconry: https://midnightfalconry.com/

On a very special 69th episode of the Sporting Chance we sit down with the reigning and defending winner of the California Sky Trials, Chris Starr. A 3rd generation American Falconer. Chris is an abatement falconer (suprise surprise) and an avid hawker. Find out why he loves Harris Hawks, why he might be the only California squirrel hawker, what makes prairie falcons crazy, and his recommendations for Aaron's first falcon. Along the way we talk decker terriers, Casey wonders how to be a better parent, how Chris’ grandpa ruined a Jersey hunting spot, and much more! This episode is sponsored by: North Mountain Goshawks: https://northmountaingoshawks.com/ Mountain State Falconry Supply: https://www.mountainstatefalconrysupply.com/ Midnight Falconry: https://midnightfalconry.com/

This week we are joined by New Jersey Falconer Britney Morea. Brittany uniquely hunts (yes hunts) with an Aplomado Falcon in the fields of Jersey. Find out her thoughts on sponsoring falconers, the reality of running a state Falconry club, her insight into bird training and behavior shaping. Find out how she once caught a Mink with a hawk (Sorry Joseph Carter!) and much more! This episode is sponsored by: North Mountain Goshawks: https://northmountaingoshawks.com/ Mountain State Falconry Supply: https://www.mountainstatefalconrysupply.com/ Midnight Falconry: https://midnightfalconry.com/

This week we welcome dog trainer Camryn Finnan. Cam joins us to share her experience training dogs, her thoughts on working dogs and particularly her experience working in South Africa training anti-poaching dogs! Be thrilled as you find out what can happen to poachers, what kind of spooky encounters she has had in the bush, her thoughts on trophy hunting, and what she thinks about the current political climate in South Africa! This episode is sponsored by: North Mountain Goshawks: https://northmountaingoshawks.com/ Mountain State Falconry Supply: https://www.mountainstatefalconrysupply.com/ Midnight Falconry: https://midnightfalconry.com/

This week we are joined by Arizona falconer Chris Kayser. Be amazed as Chris and Casey feed off each other to go down deep rabbit holes/unhinged rants! Chris schools the boys on game in Arizona, how difficult Coopers Hawks are to fly, finding Goshawk nests, climbing trees, flying passage Harris hawks and much more on this exciting episode! This episode is sponsored by: North Mountain Goshawks: https://northmountaingoshawks.com/ Mountain State Falconry Supply: https://www.mountainstatefalconrysupply.com/ Midnight Falconry: https://midnightfalconry.com/

This week we are joined by another Tennessee Falconer, Madison Blair. Find out how Madison got her start in the sport, her time working at Dollywood, and what Reba McIntyre told her! Also, find out what she thinks about Casey's favorite bird (Harris Hawks), what she's flying now, what dogs she's running and what her future plans are! This and much more! This episode is sponsored by: North Mountain Goshawks: https://northmountaingoshawks.com/ Mountain State Falconry Supply: https://www.mountainstatefalconrysupply.com/ Midnight Falconry: https://midnightfalconry.com/

This week we are joined by Tennessee Falconer Jeff Fincher. Hear about Jeff's unusual experience flying a red-shouldered hawk, and a Eurasian kestrel. Listen in awe as Casey offers Jeff a free Goshawk! Get a masterclass on finding squirrels, find out what the worst injuries Jeff has seen on birds and humans! This and a great deal of general red-tailed hawk talk on this special episode! This episode is sponsored by: North Mountain Goshawks: https://northmountaingoshawks.com/ Mountain State Falconry Supply: https://www.mountainstatefalconrysupply.com/ Midnight Falconry: https://midnightfalconry.com/

This week we are joined by Alan Abdul Akbar Colussy. Alan is a falconer in the great state of Georgia. Listen along as Alan shares his experience as an abatement falconer in the good ‘ol days, his thoughts on falconry apprenticeship, he defends harris hawkers, and his unique experiences as an American falconer in Pakistan! This episode is sponsored by: North Mountain Goshawks: https://northmountaingoshawks.com/ Mountain State Falconry Supply: https://www.mountainstatefalconrysupply.com/ Midnight Falconry: https://midnightfalconry.com/

Get Locked on Game this week, as the boys are joined by Maryland falconer, William “Wild Mo” Dieng. Join as we discuss training dachshunds for hole work, hunting near beagle fields, surprising legal entanglements of flying a Gos, working with a mink from Joseph Carter, and more! And tease the debut of Wild Mo’s latest track, Locked on Game, written for the Sporting Chance! This episode is sponsored by: North Mountain Goshawks: https://northmountaingoshawks.com/ Mountain State Falconry Supply: https://www.mountainstatefalconrysupply.com/ Midnight Falconry: https://midnightfalconry.com/

Join the boys as they recap an exciting weekend ratting in DC and more! Hear about the eclectic people the group encountered in the streets of Georgetown, learn what sent Casey into a bloodlust, and of course pro-tips for planning your ratting outing. Along the way, we will also reveal Casey’s newest addition, and what Aaron’s plans are for hunting partners this upcoming season.

The Imprint Goshawk series continues as the boys are once again joined by Tyler Sladen. Hear Tyler’s experiences imprinting and hunting Goshawks. Find out what his plans are after the tragic death of his last bird. Listen to the hair-raising tale of being shot at in the New Mexico desert and much more! This episode is sponsored by: North Mountain Goshawks: https://northmountaingoshawks.com/ Mountain State Falconry Supply: https://www.mountainstatefalconrysupply.com/ Midnight Falconry: https://midnightfalconry.com/

This week the boys are joined by Trevor Jahangard, California falconer, animal handler, and regenerative farmer. Listen in as we dive deep into imprinting techniques, the extensive list of raptors, and other animals Trevor has experience with, while we debate 100 falconers vs 1 gorilla, and Casey lusts after Trevor’s muscles. This and much more! Trevor’s Imprint Goshawk Video: https://youtu.be/OjtRR40oHJM?si=FrUJcMoTo3s5AbGB This episode is sponsored by: North Mountain Goshawks: https://northmountaingoshawks.com/ Mountain State Falconry Supply: https://www.mountainstatefalconrysupply.com/ Midnight Falconry: https://midnightfalconry.com/

Oi! Don’t get your knickers in a twist! The Sporting Chance Podcast is back this week with our first British guest, Joe Franklin. Listen along as Joe schools Casey and Aaron on British Falconry, and the use of ferrets in pursuing rabbits, learn about British field etiquette, how to dress (proper), how falconry is different over the pond, and much more! Listeners be advised - the language will get colorful. This episode is sponsored by: North Mountain Goshawks: https://northmountaingoshawks.com/ Mountain State Falconry Supply: https://www.mountainstatefalconrysupply.com/ Midnight Falconry: https://midnightfalconry.com/

This week we welcome George Rochac, professional ratter in Washington DC. George shares his experiences hunting rats in an urban environment with his patterdale terriers. Listen to some crazy stories, learn how to deal with rodent infestations, and get some dining tips from this passionate rat hunting man! This episode is sponsored by: North Mountain Goshawks: https://northmountaingoshawks.com/ Mountain State Falconry Supply: https://www.mountainstatefalconrysupply.com/ Midnight Falconry: https://midnightfalconry.com/

Join the boys as they attempt to understand goshawks with special guest Darryl Perkins, author, falconer and former NAFA president. Listen as we cover slip management, duck hunting in cranberry bogs, snowshoe hare, and jacks. Along the way Daryl breaks down imprints vs chamber-raised vs passage goshawks, as well as the different subspecies and manning processes. This episode is sponsored by: North Mountain Goshawks: https://northmountaingoshawks.com/ Mountain State Falconry Supply: https://www.mountainstatefalconrysupply.com/ Midnight Falconry: https://midnightfalconry.com/

Once again, the boys are joined by West Virginia Bear Hunter Kirk Price. Hear the epic tail of the boys shooting their first mountain black bears over the hounds! Find out what Kirk thinks about falconry, and much much more! This episode is sponsored by: North Mountain Goshawks: https://northmountaingoshawks.com/ Mountain State Falconry Supply: https://www.mountainstatefalconrysupply.com/ Midnight Falconry: https://midnightfalconry.com/

Continue the journey this week with special guest Jessica Snyder. Jessica is a falconer and educator. Listen to her unique experience moving to the prairies of Western Kansas for the sole purpose of flying a Ferruginous Hawk, flying a Goshawk in the north eastern US, hunting snowshoe hares, and running a Jagd/Jack Russell Terrier! This episode is sponsored by: North Mountain Goshawks: https://northmountaingoshawks.com/ Mountain State Falconry Supply: https://www.mountainstatefalconrysupply.com/ Midnight Falconry: https://midnightfalconry.com/

Kick off season two with a certified banger! This week we are joined by Ben Woodruff; falconer, biologist and an all around renaissance man. Here about Ben's otherworldly experiences working on the Skinwalker Ranch, his many years of falconry, his recent brush with death and his thoughts on unorthodox falconry birds. This and much more! https://www.youtube.com/@benwoodrufffalconry https://www.youtube.com/@DesertLore1 This episode is sponsored by: North Mountain Goshawks: https://northmountaingoshawks.com/ Mountain State Falconry Supply: https://www.mountainstatefalconrysupply.com/ Midnight Falconry: https://midnightfalconry.com/

Celebrate 1 year of The Sporting Chance with Casey, Aaron and extra special guests Shawn O’Neil and Teddy Moritz, live and in person together for the first time in nearly 20 years. Here about how this reunion came to be and listen in as Teddy and Shawn reminisce about crazy hunting adventures over the years. This and much more as we close the books on season 1! This episode is sponsored by: North Mountain Goshawks: https://northmountaingoshawks.com/ Mountain State Falconry Supply: https://www.mountainstatefalconrysupply.com/ Midnight Falconry: https://midnightfalconry.com/ A Journey with Red-tails: https://ajourneywithredtails.com/ Clover Creek Canine: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565977184120

Come hunt african purple swamp hens with the boys this week as we are joined by Florida falconer George Blanco. George shares his decades of experience flying a variety of hawks and falcons on the water fowl of Florida. Hear the sad tales of falcons killed by alligators, avoiding venomous snakes, the Florida of old when jack rabbits and ducks were a-plenty. George discusses his experiences hunting out west, and his current project: flying a red-tailed hawk on feather quarry - this and much more! This episode is sponsored by: North Mountain Goshawks: https://northmountaingoshawks.com/ Mountain State Falconry Supply: https://www.mountainstatefalconrysupply.com/ Midnight Falconry: https://midnightfalconry.com/ A Journey with Red-tails: https://ajourneywithredtails.com/ Clover Creek Canine: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565977184120

This week Casey and Aaron are joined by YouTube creator and hunter, Tom Schneider. Tom hunts a variety of big game in the Northwest United States, and is part of the Stuck N The Rut family. While we had a variety of topics on the table, we focused our conversation on hunting wolves in Idaho. Hear Tom’s philosophy on why wolves don't belong in Idaho anymore, his methods for calling them in, trapping, and much more. Tom’s Wolf Hunting Masterclass: https://www.wolfhuntingmasterclass.com/ This episode is sponsored by: North Mountain Goshawks: https://northmountaingoshawks.com/ Mountain State Falconry Supply: https://www.mountainstatefalconrysupply.com/ Midnight Falconry: https://midnightfalconry.com/ A Journey with Red-tails: https://ajourneywithredtails.com/ Clover Creek Canine: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565977184120

Join for us for another very special episode of the Sporting Chance, as we welcome Jake Thomas, Kansan Falconer and hunter. Follow along as the boys discuss the dangers of the hack, trapping, blood tracking, different specialties of dogs, and trapping peregrines. Hear about when he was shot on a hunt, learn why Bambi is Casey’s favorite Disney movie - this and much more! This episode is sponsored by: North Mountain Goshawks: https://northmountaingoshawks.com/ Mountain State Falconry Supply: https://www.mountainstatefalconrysupply.com/ Midnight Falconry: https://midnightfalconry.com/ A Journey with Red-tails: https://ajourneywithredtails.com/ Clover Creek Canine: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565977184120

This week Casey and Aaron sit down with acclaimed documentary director Michael Moore. Oh sorry, different guy. We sit down with acclaimed Squirrel Hawker Michael Moore! Follow along as the boys talk trains, squirrels, reading wood sign, the woes of running a falconry club, and tell some pretty crazy stories along the way! This episode is sponsored by: North Mountain Goshawks: https://northmountaingoshawks.com/ Mountain State Falconry Supply: https://www.mountainstatefalconrysupply.com/ Midnight Falconry: https://midnightfalconry.com/ A Journey with Red-tails: https://ajourneywithredtails.com/ Clover Creek Canine: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565977184120

Wrap up the meet with the boys as they are joined by 3 time guest Tom Cullen and first time guest, chef, falconer Ben Shelton. Ben and Tom share their thoughts and experiences at the Jersey meet as Casey and Aaron recount epic catches and hilarious moments from the meet. This episode is sponsored by: North Mountain Goshawks: https://northmountaingoshawks.com/ Mountain State Falconry Supply: https://www.mountainstatefalconrysupply.com/ Midnight Falconry: https://midnightfalconry.com/ A Journey with Red-tails: https://ajourneywithredtails.com/ Clover Creek Canine: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565977184120

It’s morphin’ time when we are joined by Jackie Barry! Hear all about diverse Red Tail morphs, wolf dogs, Harlan’s Hawks, and more! Jackie delves into her falconry history, while we also debate the best size for a Red Tail, the criteria for choosing an apprentice, and Casey spoils the show Yellowstone along the way! All of this and much more! This episode is sponsored by: North Mountain Goshawks: https://northmountaingoshawks.com/ Mountain State Falconry Supply: https://www.mountainstatefalconrysupply.com/ Midnight Falconry: https://midnightfalconry.com/ A Journey with Red-tails: https://ajourneywithredtails.com/ Clover Creek Canine: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565977184120

This week, Casey shares the heartbreaking story of how Ginger met her untimely end in a fatal encounter with a black bear. Afterwards, we are joined by former Principal Bear Biologist for the state of New Jersey - Kelcey Burguess. Kelcey weighs in on his thoughts of the tragedy, and what we can do to avoid a similar experience in the future. With his decades of experience dealing with bears, Kelcey opens up on a fatal bear attack in New Jersey, his time spent trapping bears, dealing with bears, his secrets on bear bait, the fight to get a bear hunting season in Jersey, and much more in this special episode. This episode is sponsored by: North Mountain Goshawks: https://northmountaingoshawks.com/ Mountain State Falconry Supply: https://www.mountainstatefalconrysupply.com/ Midnight Falconry: https://midnightfalconry.com/ A Journey with Red-tails: https://ajourneywithredtails.com/ Clover Creek Canine: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565977184120

Head up to the Great White North, as we are joined by Canadian falconer and master hood maker - Ken Hooke! Listen to his tales of flying a variety of birds - including a Bald Eagle, and Harris Hawk / Golden Eagle hybrid, his experience with Operation Falcon, shaping bird behavior, and of course, the art of hood making. Along the way we hear about his brush with Hollywood, what is proper hood ordering etiquette, and much more! This episode is sponsored by: North Mountain Goshawks: https://northmountaingoshawks.com/ Mountain State Falconry Supply: https://www.mountainstatefalconrysupply.com/ Midnight Falconry: https://midnightfalconry.com/ A Journey with Red-tails: https://ajourneywithredtails.com/ Clover Creek Canine: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565977184120

Check back in with the fellas and friend of the show Bear Newcomb. This episode is hot on the heels of a Sporting Chance Crew meetup at the North Carolina Falconers Guild Field Meet where Casey and Aaron got to show Bear falconry first hand. Find out what Bear thought about the sport of falconry, and what Casey thought of his first time in North Carolina. This and much more! This episode is sponsored by: North Mountain Goshawks: https://northmountaingoshawks.com/ Mountain State Falconry Supply: https://www.mountainstatefalconrysupply.com/ Midnight Falconry: https://midnightfalconry.com/ A Journey with Red-tails: https://ajourneywithredtails.com/ Clover Creek Canine: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565977184120

This week we are joined by Minnesota wild man, Joe Hance! Joe flies a cast of two male Harris Hawks in as foreign of environment to the desert dwelling birds as he could. Find out how Joe takes hundreds of rabbits a year with his birds. The boys reflect on love and loss. We work in a goshawk nest discussion, and we find out Joe's secrets to finding primo rabbit spots. Along the way we discuss the impacts of Coyotes and mesopredators on the landscape. This and much more! This episode is sponsored by: North Mountain Goshawks: https://northmountaingoshawks.com/ Mountain State Falconry Supply: https://www.mountainstatefalconrysupply.com/ Midnight Falconry: https://midnightfalconry.com/ A Journey with Red-tails: https://ajourneywithredtails.com/ Clover Creek Canine: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565977184120

This week the boys are joined by South Carolina falconer, Tyler Wright. Listen in as Tyler shares his experience with Decker terriers, hunting at this year’s NAFA meet, and expertise with great horned owls. This episode is sponsored by: North Mountain Goshawks: https://northmountaingoshawks.com/ Mountain State Falconry Supply: https://www.mountainstatefalconrysupply.com/ Midnight Falconry: https://midnightfalconry.com/ A Journey with Red-tails: https://ajourneywithredtails.com/ Clover Creek Canine: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565977184120

Get studying this week, as Casey and Aaron are joined by Ian Gregg - NJ falconer, and Princeton graduate student! Follow along as they discuss all kinds of dog work - dachshunds, beagles, jagdterriers, and the unique jagd-beagle cross that Ian ran. Hear his experience flying a kestrel with Matthew Mullenix and more! This episode is sponsored by: North Mountain Goshawks: https://northmountaingoshawks.com/ Mountain State Falconry Supply: https://www.mountainstatefalconrysupply.com/ Midnight Falconry: https://midnightfalconry.com/ A Journey with Red-tails: https://ajourneywithredtails.com/ Clover Creek Canine: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565977184120

This week the boys are joined by Washington falconer, Josh Davis. Josh is a goshawker that runs dogs on upland birds. Hold on to your pants as Josh details finding goshawk nests, and training and running a deaf dog. Be riveted as he tells tales of his time as an ER trauma nurse. Be jealous as he shares his wonderful falconry club experiences in the great Northwest - this and much more! This episode is sponsored by: North Mountain Goshawks: https://northmountaingoshawks.com/ Mountain State Falconry Supply: https://www.mountainstatefalconrysupply.com/ Midnight Falconry: https://midnightfalconry.com/ A Journey with Red-tails: https://ajourneywithredtails.com/ Clover Creek Canine: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565977184120

This week the boys are joined by Emiliano Gomez Clares, Mexican falconer and Veterinarian in training. Follow along as he shares his secrets for avoiding the cartel and feral dogs in the field, recounts the time his Harris Hawk was run over by a tiller - and survived, hunting jackrabbits in the deserts of Mexico, falconry and animal regulations, and much more! This episode is sponsored by: North Mountain Goshawks: https://northmountaingoshawks.com/ Mountain State Falconry Supply: https://www.mountainstatefalconrysupply.com/ Midnight Falconry: https://midnightfalconry.com/ A Journey with Red-tails: https://ajourneywithredtails.com/ Clover Creek Canine: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565977184120

Head down to the Eastern Shore with the fellas as they are joined by falconer Greg Passwaters. Greg flies Harris Hawks and runs Dachshunds. Follow along as we convince him to get a Goshawk, we commiserate on lack of habitat, Greg shares how he gets spots, his experiences as a cop including one particular bone chilling tale! This and much more! This episode is sponsored by: North Mountain Goshawks: https://northmountaingoshawks.com/ Mountain State Falconry Supply: https://www.mountainstatefalconrysupply.com/ Midnight Falconry: https://midnightfalconry.com/ A Journey with Red-tails: https://ajourneywithredtails.com/ Clover Creek Canine: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565977184120

This week we are joined by the one and only Bear Newcomb. Bear shares his experiences with the MeatEater Crew, growing up in a hunting family, hunting squirrels with fiests and mules, making self-bows, killing bear with his own self-bow, killing a bear solo at the age of 15! This and much more! This episode is sponsored by: North Mountain Goshawks: https://northmountaingoshawks.com/ Mountain State Falconry Supply: https://www.mountainstatefalconrysupply.com/ Midnight Falconry: https://midnightfalconry.com/ A Journey with Red-tails: https://ajourneywithredtails.com/ Clover Creek Canine: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565977184120

This is a big one folks. Casey and Aaron sit down for their first in person interview with none other than the legendary Teddy Moritz. Teddy has been a falconer and houndswoman for 50+ years. Follow along and as the boys hear about her first experience with a hawk, the struggles of getting into falconry, the origins of the American hunting dachshund, and much much more. This episode is sponsored by: North Mountain Goshawks: https://northmountaingoshawks.com/ Mountain State Falconry Supply: https://www.mountainstatefalconrysupply.com/ Midnight Falconry: https://midnightfalconry.com/ A Journey with Red-tails: https://ajourneywithredtails.com/ Clover Creek Canine: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565977184120

Put your dancing’ shoes on this week, as the boys are joined by Canadian falconer, Nathan Hyland. Follow along as Nathan educates Casey and Aaron on Canadian regulations, the differences between American and Canadian falconry. Learn how Nathan acquires permissions, and maintains his hunting spots, and what it’s like flying a senior citizen Goshawk. This and much more! This episode is sponsored by: North Mountain Goshawks: https://northmountaingoshawks.com/ Mountain State Falconry Supply: https://www.mountainstatefalconrysupply.com/ Midnight Falconry: https://midnightfalconry.com/ A Journey with Red-tails: https://ajourneywithredtails.com/

This week, the boys are joined by New Jersey bear hunter, Brian Melvin. Brian recently bagged the state's largest recorded black bear! Follow along as Brian shares his meticulous methods to track the behavior of his prey through cameras and bait stations. Brian also shares some really powerful insight into obtaining permission to hunt on private property. This and much more! This episode is sponsored by: North Mountain Goshawks: https://northmountaingoshawks.com/ Mountain State Falconry Supply: https://www.mountainstatefalconrysupply.com/ Midnight Falconry: https://midnightfalconry.com/ A Journey with Red-tails: https://ajourneywithredtails.com/

Catch up with Casey and Aaron as they hit on some current events. Colorado Mountain Lion hunting ban! Denver fur ban! A falconer brought to court in Maryland! Drama from our last episode! Find out Aaron’s demands from NAFA and more on this light and easy episode! This episode is sponsored by: North Mountain Goshawks: https://northmountaingoshawks.com/ Mountain State Falconry Supply: https://www.mountainstatefalconrysupply.com/ Midnight Falconry: https://midnightfalconry.com/ A Journey with Red-tails: https://ajourneywithredtails.com/

This week we are joined by the one and only David Feliciano. Follow along as we hear about the glamorous life of a southern California falconer. Along the way we discuss rattlesnakes, aviculture, abatement, the sky trials, jiujitsu, and dachshunds! Be thrilled as David recounts his experience as a NAFA Director, running into Karens, and hunting Cranes with Tyler Sladen! This and much much more - in another great episode of The Sporting Chance! This episode is sponsored by: North Mountain Goshawks: https://northmountaingoshawks.com/ Mountain State Falconry Supply: https://www.mountainstatefalconrysupply.com/ Midnight Falconry: https://midnightfalconry.com/ A Journey with Red-tails: https://ajourneywithredtails.com/