Ohio Falconry
Falconry guests learning beside an ambassador raptor

Experiences

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From quiet private sessions to group programs, each visit is built around safe handling, close observation, and respect for the birds.

Falconry Programs

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Each program is listed once here. During booking, guests will choose their preferred location and available date.

Guest calling a trained hawk to the glove

Falconry 101

An Introduction to Falconry

Learn the roots of this ancient sport while handling and flying one of OSF's trained hawks to your glove.

Participant
$125
Observer
$35
Duration
2 hours
Group
Up to 12 participants and 20 observers
Age
Participants 9+
  • Explore falconry history, equipment, and modern conservation relevance.
  • Learn the Five Skills of the Falconer through hands-on work with a hawk.
  • Connect raptor biology with the role birds of prey play in healthy ecosystems.
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Guests walking through woods with hawks on gloves

Falconry 201

Walk with Hawks

Go deeper into field work as hawks free-fly through the surrounding woodland and return to the glove.

Participant
$150
Observer
$50
Duration
3 hours
Group
Up to 12 participants and 20 observers
Age
Participants 9+
  • Compare Buteos, Parabuteos, and Accipiters and how falconers train each type.
  • Help prepare hawks for free flight using practical falconry skills.
  • Call a free-flying hawk to the glove and cast it back into the trees.
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Close portrait of an owl ambassador

Falconry 301

Owl Encounter

Meet Old World and New World owls used in modern falconry and learn what makes them such specialized hunters.

Participant
$80
Observer
No observer tickets
Duration
2 hours
Group
Up to 25 participants
Age
Participants 5+; owl handling 9+
  • Learn how owl training differs from working with hawks and falcons.
  • Compare Barn Owls and Typical Owls, including adaptations for silent flight.
  • Apply basic falconry skills while handling a Barn Owl or Eurasian Eagle-Owl when appropriate.
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Falcon in flight during a training demonstration

Falconry 401

A Flying of Falcons

Focus on longwing falconry as falcons work the lure and demonstrate the speed and precision they are built for.

Participant
$100
Observer
No observer tickets
Duration
60-90 minutes
Group
Up to 15 participants
Age
Participants 9+
  • Learn what makes falcons adapted to high-velocity aerial hunting.
  • Watch falcons move through a daily training routine and stoop to the lure.
  • Get an opportunity for a photo with one of the school's falcons on the glove.
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Collage of raptor and wildlife photography subjects

Falconry 501

Feather 'n Fur Photography Day

A dedicated photography program for capturing falconry raptors and canids in perched, posed, flying, natural, and themed settings.

Participant
$199
Observer
No observer tickets
Duration
5 hours
Group
Up to 20 participants
Level
All photography skill levels
  • Photograph raptors in a range of close-up, perched, posed, and flight opportunities.
  • Work with natural and themed wildlife settings designed for strong image composition.
  • Light snacks and refreshments are included during the program.
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What to Expect

A Real Encounter, Not a Show

Guests learn how falconers work with birds of prey, how each species is adapted for survival, and why conservation matters. Sessions can include glove work, guided observation, handling demonstrations, photography time, and discussion.

  • Small-group pacing with safety explained up front.
  • Bird introductions based on weather, season, and animal readiness.
  • Time for photos, questions, and practical falconry context.
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