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All Springer/NP/PCP Air Gun Discussion General => Hunting Gate => Topic started by: rudd013 on May 03, 2015, 06:22:09 PM

Title: 5 min cowbird shoot
Post by: rudd013 on May 03, 2015, 06:22:09 PM

Took a look out the window to find three cowbirds eating my grass seed. I hate shooting things I don't eat but grass seed is expensive.  Three shots three down. No movements from a single bird. Shots all around 40 yards give or take.

Title: Re: 5 min cowbird shoot
Post by: dk1677 on May 03, 2015, 06:23:56 PM

Nice shooting Josh, but what are the laws in your state about cowbirds? They are a protected species in the US

Title: Re: 5 min cowbird shoot
Post by: BenjiHunter on May 03, 2015, 06:42:26 PM

Nice shooting, Josh!!

Title: Re: 5 min cowbird shoot
Post by: rudd013 on May 03, 2015, 06:48:28 PM

I did a lot of searching and found no laws against shooting them in Alabama. If you have more information or ANY information stating otherwise I would love to read it. As a hunter I do not want to break any laws or threaten any species.

Title: Re: 5 min cowbird shoot
Post by: dk1677 on May 03, 2015, 07:10:15 PM

From what I see in Alabama if they are a causing a problem ( crops, livestock, shrubs etc. ) you can take them out. We just like to keep you guys safe.

Title: Re: 5 min cowbird shoot
Post by: rudd013 on May 03, 2015, 08:09:10 PM

I understand and appreciate it. In fact that's part of why I love this community so much. In my studies I found them listed as least concern on the conservation scale and can be considered pests due to property damage and parasite brooding behavior. Thank you guys for watching out for us.

Title: Re: 5 min cowbird shoot
Post by: Bicycleman on May 03, 2015, 09:24:52 PM

Impressive shooting, Josh.  Those are smallish targets at half that distance.  Well done.

Title: Re: 5 min cowbird shoot
Post by: LDP on May 03, 2015, 10:01:42 PM

Nice shooting. The laws on birds are muddy when you look at what some states say and what the feds say. Here in MT they dont care if you shoot every magpie you see even if they are not causing problems. MT does not regulate them at all but if a federal official sees it they can fine you for it if the magpie is not causing problems because they are protected under federal laws. It seems you see allot of that kind of difference of opinion between state laws and federal laws concerning different species of birds. I just view magpies as always causing trouble ;)

Title: Re: 5 min cowbird shoot
Post by: rudd013 on May 03, 2015, 11:17:25 PM

Thanks everyone. And yes mike they are small. I've spent all weekend getting the bt65 zeroed and finding my mildot ranges. Put about 100 shots threw and lots of pumping. I see a tank in the near future. Lol.