Monday, October 15, 2012

Hawking in Tudor England

I have spent most of the last three days in the field, hunting for whitetail deer. Hunting is a sport that was very popular in the Tudor period and one Anne enjoyed greatly. However, missing from the Tudor version of the hunt is bright orange, centerfire rifles and camo. In it's place were long dresses, hawks and fast  horses. The video below shows examples of hawking, which was the most popular way to hunt for small game including rabbits and birds. Check it out!
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  2. AnonymousOctober 30, 2012 at 1:34 PM

    Anne liked hawking? Was it common for women to enjoy hunting?

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    1. UnknownDecember 17, 2012 at 9:02 PM

      Yes, women often participated in hunts and enjoyed them. Most sports were reserved strictly for men, so hunting served as a means for women to be involved.

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