Can red-tailed hawks occasionally hunt in a cast with proper training?

Red-tailed hawks can indeed be trained to hunt in a cast when they are provided with proper training. A cast typically refers to a group of birds working together, often coordinated in their hunting strategies to improve effectiveness. This technique can be particularly useful in falconry, where a falconer can use two or more birds of prey to target different game or cover larger areas.

When trained as a pair or in a small group, red-tailed hawks can be conditioned to recognize each other's presence and work together to maximize hunting success. Such teamwork can enhance their hunting performance due to shared vigilance and the ability to flush prey from cover when working in tandem.

While some constraints or specific conditions relate to hunting in casts — such as the individual personalities and training of each bird — the key point is that red-tailed hawks have the potential to hunt cooperatively with proper guidance and training, making this option valid.