Which type of quarry can be used for practice to maintain a hawk's hunting skills?

Bagged quarry is utilized for practice to maintain a hawk's hunting skills because it is specifically prepared for training purposes. Practitioners can use these pre-caught animals, which are often smaller and easier to manage, ensuring that the hawk gets consistent practice without the challenges and unpredictability that come with hunting wild game. This method allows falconers to control the training environment and tailor the experience to their hawk's skill level and development.

Using bagged quarry is also a responsible choice in terms of wildlife conservation, as it helps prevent overharvesting of wild populations needed for ecosystem balance. Wild game, while suitable for actual hunting, may not be ideal for non-intensive training sessions, while domesticated birds do not provide the same hunting experience. Invasive species can be part of a hawk's hunting repertoire, but again, they do not offer the managed setting that bagged quarry does for skill maintenance.