What Spysir said.Grackles (witch are related to jays) are also illegal to shoot in all States. Again as Spysir posted about permits.I don't have Blue Jays where I live. I do have Green Jays. However, it's illegal to shoot any jay in Texas and the state will not give a permit to shoot them. Jays do not cause any "real" problems in Texas.
They are very beautiful birds. Not only are they bullies; they also kill other species. I witnessed a pair attacking a grounded fledgling mourning dove one day in the back yard. I went out, shooed them away and placed a large strainer over the bleeding young dove. The bold pair just perched in a tree 20 yards away and squawked. Would I? You bet.
Quote from: anuthabubba on January 17, 2011, 08:27:53 PMThey are very beautiful birds. Not only are they bullies; they also kill other species. I witnessed a pair attacking a grounded fledgling mourning dove one day in the back yard. I went out, shooed them away and placed a large strainer over the bleeding young dove. The bold pair just perched in a tree 20 yards away and squawked. Would I? You bet.did it survive the attack?anyone know if it's legal here in ohio?