Building a Legacy: The Beauchamp Family

Falconry isn’t just a pastime for the Beauchamps- it’s a shared pursuit, built on patience, respect, and the challenge of working with a wild creature on its own terms.

Wyatt has always been drawn to adrenaline, which is why he found himself pulled into the world of birds of prey- creatures that live on instinct, where every hunt is a matter of survival. As Wyatt puts it, if they don’t kill, they don’t eat. It’s that simple.

At first, his dad didn’t share the same fascination. But when he saw Wyatt’s fire for it, the way he threw himself into the craft, something clicked. Together, they started training birds- learning their rhythms, understanding their instincts, and building a trust that only comes with time. It wasn’t just about the birds; it was about finding a common ground, something to share beyond words.

But falconry isn’t just about the thrill. It’s about conservation, too. Without dedicated falconers, wild hawk and falcon populations would be struggling. That’s why Wyatt and his dad trap red-tailed hawks in the fall, train them through the season, and release them in the spring- stronger, more prepared to take on the wild.

“The main focus is seeing more wild birds in the wild, doing what they do. That’s why we do it.” - Wyatt Beauchamp

And then, there’s that moment- the one every falconer waits for. The first time you take off the jesses, that quiet second where the bird might fly away for good. But then, against all odds, it turns, locks eyes with you, and comes back.

“That feeling- it’s the most insane feeling in the world,” Wyatt says.

For Wyatt and his dad, falconry isn’t just a hobby. It’s a lifelong pursuit, a tradition they’ve built together, one flight at a time.