If your imprint eyas Red-tailed Hawk has attacked someone, the best way to remove her is to...

To safely remove an imprint eyas Red-tailed Hawk that has attacked someone, grabbing the hawk by its head is the recommended method. This technique allows the handler to control the bird's powerful beak and talons effectively, minimizing the risk of injury to both the hawk and any bystanders. When gripping the head, the handler can maintain control while also preventing the bird from using its sharp talons and strong beak to cause harm.

For this situation, other methods are less effective or potentially harmful. For example, pulling the hind talon backward could provoke further aggression or panic in the bird, leading to more erratic behavior. Pouring water on the hawk might seem like a means to distract or disorient it, but it could also stress the bird and create an unsafe environment. Similarly, throwing a lure on the ground could distract the hawk temporarily, but it would not effectively control or remove the hawk from the situation, and the distraction might not be enough to ensure safety for those nearby. Grabbing the hawk by its head remains the most practical and safe method to address the situation directly.