"In 2010 I went to my first falconry meet, 15 years old and armed with a small point-and-shoot camera." - Israel Matson

 

What was created that day would eventually reach millions. The desire to show others the incredible things witnessed on that first falconry hunt took shape in the form of a YouTube channel, Falconer's Apprentice. 

Since then, the desire to tell the stories of falconry has only grown stronger. Now we're looking bigger, aiming to continue the YouTube video productions, but also to create full-length documentaries, a podcast featuring renowned and interesting guests, and curate a photography based blog. Introducing Falconry Told.

 
Episode 52: Al Ross, Mr. Merlin Al Ross, warmly known as "Mr. Merlin" amongst his peers, has long been a pioneer in the sport of falconry. Growing up without the knowledge or access to information later falconers would enjoy, he discovered
Episode 51: Matthew Mullenix Part Two, Back to the Four Falconry Fundamentals While hanging out at the Coulson's, Jon was able to catch up face to face with Matt Mullenix after almost exactly two years to discuss his new book, Four Falconry Fundamen
To commemorate our 50th podcast episode, and heralding the contributions of Frederick II to the sport of Falconry, Israel commissioned the making of 50 replicas of Frederick II of Hohenstaufen’s “Augustalis” coin. These replica st
New Blog Post Up Now! “One Fell Swoop” is a meandering collection of thoughts and sketches by Israel... “Life was getting pretty crazy so I ducked out of it for a few hours to think and write on a topic abstract from my current day
Episode 49: Tyler Rankin, Bluegrass State Falconry Goodness This episode, Jon reconnects with friend and environmental consultant Tyler Rankin, who is also the current president of the Kentucky Falconers Association, to discuss a range of topics fro
Rex takes to his sky. Following the life and journey of Robert Bagley’s tame-hacked imprint gyrkin—a gentleman of a bird; exquisitely mannered and at pinnacle fitness, has been a true privilege. From my perspective, watching what seems
Episode 46: Steve Jones, The School Bus Falconers. Each year, a hardy group of falconers tow their campers and teepees far into the remote southwestern Wyoming desert, where they situate them around Steve Jones' customized school bus. In this episod
Happy New Year from Falconry Told! Here’s episode 45 produced by Jon Munnier featuring Brad and Kelly Smoot of Idaho if you haven’t already listened! Link in bio! More episodes coming soon!
New short film out now! Every fall since 1997, an eccentric group of long-wingers gathers in a remote location in Wyoming's high desert. There, they spend a few weeks hawking Sage Grouse, with Jones's School Bus serving as the central meeting place..
Episode 42: Kris Klosterman, Firetrucks and Red-Tails in the Buckeye State In this episode, sit in with Jon as he meets Kris Klosterman, a professional fire fighter (amongst other things) and falconer of seven years, for the first time to discuss th
Nothing is more beautiful than the hour of the falconer. Steve Chindgren, and many other top tier falconers can be found preparing for their outings while night commands a strong hold over the land. This grip of darkness fades to the dusty hues of
Episode 41: Joe Dorrian, An Educational Walk With Hawks — Link in Bio! Join @bigjonbunyon as he meets up with Colombus, OH falconer Joe Dorrian to discuss raptor education, as well as the other traditional aspects of falconry! Joe’s fasc