The discussion of whether or not Hunting is then the oldest sport we do not want to start here. Hunting was first a necessity of life then became an occupation for the nobles and is now a sport and passion for many.
What is the oldest method of hunting is well known. Not Falconry or Falconry, but Coursing, hunting with dogs, deserves this honor. However, on the European Continent, hunting with dogs on live animals is prohibited.
And so the honor of the oldest, still practiced, hunt falls to Falconry. Where by Falconry is meant hunting with a trained bird of prey.
Falconry is usually done with a Falcon or a Hawk. The “sport” consists mainly of the cooperation, after years of training, between man and animal. Especially since most Raptors are loners, this training is not to be underestimated. Only the Harrishawk that also hunts in group in the wild (like the dog’s ancestors) is somewhat easier to train for hunting.
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