history of eagle hunter

Here’s a brief overview of the culture surrounding eagle hunting. If you want to get a more in-depth information about eagle hunter culture, you should definitely visit the nomadic Kazakh eagle hunter family that dates back 2000 years. History of Eagle Hunting  Ancient Origins:  The practice of eagle hunting is believed to date back over 2,000 years, with roots in the nomadic cultures of Central Asia. Eagle hunting is more than a tradition, it is a way of life that connects people to their history, environment, and community . Eagle hunting is a family tradition, taught from father to Children . Children often begin learning at a young age, mastering skills like training, riding, and crafting the tools used for hunting. The practice is often passed down through generations, with families preserving their unique techniques and knowledge. Young hunters learn from their elders, ensuring the continuation of this ancient tradition. Hunters capture young eagles from the wild, usually females, due to their larger size and strength. Training begins early, with the eagle living with the hunter and becoming a lifelong partner. After about 7-8  years of service, the eagle is traditionally released back into the wild to breed and live freely. The bond between hunter and eagle is sacred, built on mutual trust and respect. hunting with golden eagles on horseback, and they primarily hunt red foxes and corsac foxes. Eagle hunters wear thick fur and leather garments, often made from the pelts of animals hunted with their eagles . Eagle hunters live as semi-nomads, moving with their livestock (yaks, camels, sheep, and goats) between seasonal pastures. They reside in Gers (yurts), portable felt tents suited to their migratory lifestyle. The eagle hunters, or Burkitshi, are a unique group of Kazakh nomads living primarily in the rugged Altai Mountains of Western Mongolia. The largest number of known eagle hunters at present are living in the Altai region of Western Mongolia. There are an estimated 250 eagle hunters in Bayan-Ölgii, which is located in the Altai Mountains of western Mongolia. The tradition is celebrated every year at the Golden Eagle Festival .

Eagle Festival October – The largest and most well-known festival is held in Bayan-Ölgii Province, near Ölgii city, on the first weekend of October. September and March – A smaller version of the festival, Ulaanbaatar Eagle Festival, known as the Spring Eagle Festival or Altai Eagle Festival, is held in Ulaanbaatar, Sagsai or Ulgii

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Travelers to Western Mongolia have the rare opportunity to witness or even participate in this incredible tradition. Whether attending the Golden Eagle Festival or joining a hunter on a real expedition, eagle hunting offers a glimpse into a world where ancient customs and untamed nature come together. Sharlau tours offers you authentic custom tours of eagle hunting. We arrange your stay with the most experienced eagle hunter families. You can go hunt with them. Dive into Kazak culture and stay in the same house and experience their cuisine and their way of life just like themselves. Become a Kazak eagle hunter for a while!

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