Unfortunately eagle owls are very cheap and very easy to come by. Being big birds they attract people who think they are well ard having one. Approximately 90% of owned eagle owls are never flown and sit out most of their lives in an aviary(usually too small. And as stated rescue centers, falconry centers, tourist attractions etc are full of them.
As for using them on hunts, they are shown at hunts because a loop hole in the law states that once a bird of prey is off the fist, it reverts to being a wild and uncontrollable animal and its prey cannot be precise. However, yes they do have th