What is the main purpose of "entering" a hawk?

The primary purpose of "entering" a hawk is to promote hunting success with specific prey. This process involves acclimating the bird to actual hunting scenarios where it can practice and refine its skills in the field. The goal is to build the hawk's confidence and effectiveness in capturing targeted game, making it a vital phase in the training and development of a hunting bird. Once the hawk begins to understand how to locate and pursue its prey, its performance and hunting proficiency improve significantly, resulting in greater success during hunting activities.

While familiarizing the hawk with its surroundings and assessing its readiness are important aspects of a falconer's training process, they play a supportive role rather than being the main focus when it comes to entering a hawk. Developing specific hunting skills and optimizing the hawk's capabilities for particular types of prey is what makes the entering process crucial for successful falconry practice.