Cowbirds are protected under the migratory bird act regardless of what state people are in. In order to shoot them you must have a permit. If one has a permit, go for it. If not, then one is absolutely hunting them unlawfully. Hopefully no one is encouraging unlawful hunting on here. They are not an invasive species and there is no evidence that they endanger other nestlings.
Quote from: ShakySarge on September 26, 2022, 02:33:55 PMCowbirds are protected under the migratory bird act regardless of what state people are in. In order to shoot them you must have a permit. If one has a permit, go for it. If not, then one is absolutely hunting them unlawfully. Hopefully no one is encouraging unlawful hunting on here. They are not an invasive species and there is no evidence that they endanger other nestlings.Might want to check Texas Game Laws as several federally protected species are NOT protected here under certain conditions outlined in the TPWD documents.
Russ,I think you are right about the birds laughing.