The 5 Best Falconry Experiences in the USA

1.Colorado Springs Hands-On Falconry Class and Demonstration

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 293 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $217Our pick

Meet eagles, owls, hawks, and falcons with licensed falconers including Deanna, Roger, Nicole, and Sara. You will learn how birds hunt, watch hawks fly free outdoors, and finish by holding a trained Saker Falcon. Morning and afternoon classes are offered.

“The experience is very educational. Everyone involved is friendly & professional. They introduce you to several different birds, explain their differences & their individual hunting styles. They also assist you in getting pictures to document your visit. Deanna & Nicole were a great team & I would highly recommend this experience to anyone who loves birds or is looking for a unique experience during their stay in Colorado Springs. There's also an advanced class I may have to come back to take!”

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2.Steve Falcon’s Comedy Hypnosis Hour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 167 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $49Best value

Spend 75 minutes with Steve Falcon at Charles Bach Wonders Theatre for rapid-fire comedy, hypnosis, mentalism, and audience participation. The 18+ show begins at 9:15 p.m. and ends with a meet and greet, photo opportunities, and plenty of unscripted moments.

“Funny but it took a while to kick the pretenders off stage. I laughed really hard at the volunteers . Speaking to folks they really did not remember.”

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3.Experience Raptors and Falconry in Reno

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $125

Meet Kathleen and learn falconry, raptor biology, conservation, and field identification in a group of six or fewer. You’ll handle an owl and falcon, then join a Hawk Walk with Zulu, a trained Harris’ Hawk, as she flies to your gloved hand. Participants must be over 14 to hold birds.

“Having the hawk fly to me and land on my hand was amazing. Kathleen is enthusiastic and loves sharing her knowledge of raptors and falconry. Highly recommend.”

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4.Rafting to Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve from Haines

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 73 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $179

Leave Haines by small-group vehicle for a scenic drive to the Chilkat River, then float calm channels for about 90 minutes. Guides such as Steve, Russ, Davey, and Joe share local wildlife and preserve knowledge. Watch for eagles and nests, enjoy a picnic lunch, and return to the port.

“When we reached Haines, we got off the ship at 8:30 it was raining sideways and was very cold, obviously it was Alaska so not so unexpected. However, going on a rafting trip that morning would have been very unpleasant, no matter how well we dressed. The guide stated they were running a trip in the afternoon that wasn't full, we asked if we could switch to that one in hopes of the weather breaking a bit. He wasn't receptive and wasn't very pleasant just said no. If the afternoon trip wasn't full they should have given us the option, lost the entire cost of the trip, more than 300…”

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5.Grand Canyon West: Flight of the Condor

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 49 reviews · 20 minutes (approx.) · from $179

Fly over Grand Canyon West for about 20 minutes in a small aircraft carrying no more than nine people. Your pilot narrates sights such as Skywalk and Guano Point, then you return to the terminal with shuttle access available if you add West Rim admission.

“First off- place is extremely easy to find. Its about 20 minutes drive from Grand Canyon Village or about 5 min from anywhere in Tusayan. Parking is ample.”

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