Dating back more than 10,000 years, falconry is arguably the oldest art form in the world. It requires long hours, constant devotion, finesse, subtlety and skill. The falconer must train a bird of prey to fly free, hunt for a human being and then accept a return to captivity. "Falconry is not a hobby; it’s a lifestyle," according to Ted Benzon, administrator for the falconry program for South Dakota’s Game Fish & Parks Department. Falconers must devote time to their birds each and every day, 365 days a year. On our Falconry Educational Tour, our Master Falconer will not only demonstrate the bird's hunting abilities, but will also teach you about the various gaming birds, their stages of life, characteristics, prey, care, feeding, and suitability for the falconer and the hunting environment. His knowledge base on the birds and the sport are absolutely amazing! Definitely one of our more fascinating tours!!