falconry n 1: the art of training falcons to hunt and return
Falconry \Fal"con*ry\, n. [Cf. F. fauconnerie. See {Falcon}.] 1. The art of training falcons or hawks to pursue and attack wild fowl or game. [1913 Webster] 2. The sport of taking wild fowl or game by means of falcons or hawks. [1913 Webster]