1828 Nov. 366 Partridge, magpie, heron, and rook hawking are described, and in a way which must be interesting to every sportsman.
1855 F. H. Salvin & W. Brodrick 63 We now come to a somewhat similar sport, viz. Rook hawking.
1961 30 Mar. 15/7 There are special chapters on game hawking and rook hawking.