Die Beizjagd: Ein Leitfaden für die Praxis der falknerei

Brüll, Heinz (editor) 

Verlag Paul Parey. Hamburg and Berlin. 1962

First Edition, Hardback, Very good condition. Some light discolouring on cover. 

This book describes one of the most fascinating forms of hunting, which, by exploiting the innate hunting instinct of birds of prey, transforms an everyday spectacle of nature into the fine art of hunting with birds, the "ars venandi cum avibus." Without the use of technology, falconry represents the fairest of all practiced hunting forms. It demands a high degree of skill from the falconer and unconditional subordination to the laws of nature. The basic knowledge of falconry, from keeping, care, and equipment to the biological principles of falconry and the removal of birds of prey, as well as conservation and legal aspects, is comprehensively described. Furthermore, important topics such as the recognition and prevention of diseases are presented. This book offers comprehensive assistance for exam preparation for all those who wish to obtain a falconry license. These theoretical foundations are enlivened by entertaining firsthand accounts. The combination of current theory and vividly described practice offers an ideal guide both for the falconry exam and for everyday falconry.