Falconry as a Management Tool
Falconry is the art of training and using a raptor to hunt for sport. The origins of falconry are estimated to date back between 4,000 and 6,000 BC in Mongolia, where birds of prey were initially used for substance hunting. Gradually, as falconry spread westward, falconry evolved into a sport. During the Middle Ages, falconry gained popularity in Europe, where the possession of various birds of prey was considered a symbol of status.
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Falconry is the art of training and using a raptor to hunt for sport. The origins of falconry are estimated to date back between 4,000 and 6,000 BC in Mongolia, where birds of prey were initially used for substance hunting. Gradually, as falconry spread westward, falconry evolved into a sport. During the Middle Ages, falconry gained popularity in Europe, where the possession of various birds of prey was considered a symbol of status.
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Border Collies as a Wildlife Management Tool
A new approach using border collies is an effective abatement method that conveys a “real predator” situation for nuisance wildlife. Border collies provide an excellent management technique that incorporates auditory and visual threats to scare nuisance wildlife from an area.
Border collies are a breed of domestic dog known for their ability to herd animals. Trained collies can be used to mimic natural predators, such as the coyote (Canis latrans), which employ an encircling strategy prior to a depredation attempt.
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A new approach using border collies is an effective abatement method that conveys a “real predator” situation for nuisance wildlife. Border collies provide an excellent management technique that incorporates auditory and visual threats to scare nuisance wildlife from an area.
Border collies are a breed of domestic dog known for their ability to herd animals. Trained collies can be used to mimic natural predators, such as the coyote (Canis latrans), which employ an encircling strategy prior to a depredation attempt.
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