If a hawk is mobbed by ravens, what is the advised action?

• A. Leave the hawk to handle it
• B. Try to call it down calmly
• C. Chase the ravens away
• D. Shoot toward the ravens

Answer: (B)

When a hawk is mobbed by ravens, the priority is to quickly and safely regain control of the bird. Calling the hawk down calmly to your glove or lure uses the hawk’s trained recall and helps reestablish your control before the bird can become injured or driven off. Chasing the ravens or shooting toward them would escalate danger and is not appropriate, and leaving the hawk to handle the situation itself risks injury or loss. After the hawk returns, you can assess its condition and resume safely.