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27. "Four Falconry Fundamentals" with Matt Mullenix (Part 1)

March 20, 2024 Al Franke Season 2 Episode 27
27. "Four Falconry Fundamentals" with Matt Mullenix (Part 1)
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The Fat Bird, Ugly Dog Podcast
27. "Four Falconry Fundamentals" with Matt Mullenix (Part 1)
Mar 20, 2024 Season 2 Episode 27
Al Franke

 Matt Mullenix, falconer and author of three books joins me to talk about his most recent book, "Four Falconry Fundamentals". We begin our discussion with Matt acknowledging the people whom have be instrumental to his falconry and writing. Matt tells us what his goal was for the book, and then provides a brief outline of each of the fundamentals (prey base, husbandry, recall, and slip management). Matt then describes various hi-lights of each, and we spend time discussing an important link between the concepts of 'husbandry' and 'recall', that being 'weight management'.  Matt outlines the school of thought he learned from Harry McElroy, and contrasts that weight management system with one that's a little less precise.  We conclude this episode with discussion regarding a Matt's rule of thumb when it comes to hunting weight.  Thanks for tuning in to the Fat Bird, Ugly Dog Podcast; I hope you find this episode useful and enjoyable.

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 Matt Mullenix, falconer and author of three books joins me to talk about his most recent book, "Four Falconry Fundamentals". We begin our discussion with Matt acknowledging the people whom have be instrumental to his falconry and writing. Matt tells us what his goal was for the book, and then provides a brief outline of each of the fundamentals (prey base, husbandry, recall, and slip management). Matt then describes various hi-lights of each, and we spend time discussing an important link between the concepts of 'husbandry' and 'recall', that being 'weight management'.  Matt outlines the school of thought he learned from Harry McElroy, and contrasts that weight management system with one that's a little less precise.  We conclude this episode with discussion regarding a Matt's rule of thumb when it comes to hunting weight.  Thanks for tuning in to the Fat Bird, Ugly Dog Podcast; I hope you find this episode useful and enjoyable.