well I was sitting here and my chickens just started screaming again so I went out and checked and the hawk was back trying to get in the pen. He won't try any more. I shot him. That makes 4 I shot this winter. They are everywhere here this winter.
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I'm pretty sure the extreme cold temps. in many areas has driven predators to take desperate tactics. I have dogs that keep my birds safe from land threats but a determined raptor might get through...I will be more watchful as spring eventually will certainly drive all predators to work hard for the survival of their young.well I was sitting here and my chickens just started screaming again so I went out and checked and the hawk was back trying to get in the pen. He won't try any more. I shot him. That makes 4 I shot this winter. They are everywhere here this winter.
Thank you Troyer, found out is one thing, caught is quite another. We learned a very long time ago to expect nothing from the federal government but trouble so, at least in this Valley, we will be very careful.Careful guys, I believe it's a Federal crime to kill hawks. Do what you will, but then also be willing to take what's coming if you get found out.
Certainly, that's well understood. Actually, sighting of these birds in this area is really quite rare, thanks to dedicated work over the last several years. In the rare instance that one might meet it's unfortunate end, they are generally given a 'Viking's Send Off' on a makeshift raft, down one of the nearby fast moving rivers.Just some friendly advice....Don`t bury a Raptor on your property because of the outside chance it`s part of Raptor study that uses GPS tracking. If it stops moving, they want to know why.