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