Can i shoot herons

All these love stocked trout ponds All migratory birds are protected, you cant shoot or harm them or destroy their nests. That is a bit inaccurate as both ducks and geese are migratory. That is a bit general as both ducks and geese are migratory. As are crows. The link that I posted lists the migratory birds that are protected. Herons are specifically listed. Cat yes but they are still protected by seasonal hunting regs.

Two totally different products. The pond dye is environmentally friendly and works quite well. It even helps to keep the ospreys away which decided to visit a few years ago during the fall migration. Mind you my pond is ft from my house so the critters tend to stay away. Tell him to buy a life sized Blue Heron Decoy and move it around from day to day. They are very territorial and this should keep the others ones away. Or get a motion detector water sprinkler that's desigened for pond predator detterants.

I use the decoy heron and it has worked for my backyard pond. Not legal to shoot like stated above. But I've heard they fold like a cheap suit when hit with a hunk of lead. Those inflatable alligartors work because the Herons over-winter on the gulf coast and alligators are a natural predator they encounter and avoid all winter long. The answer is no, and you will not get a permit to kill them. That's about the same as saying the 28 gauge is not a good or birds but not saying what KIND of birds!!

You did not infer annual hunting seasons when you mentioned this , and I know of no one who considers waterfowl and herons in the same group of birds. Basic information like this has been available online and in the regs for many years, if you read some you might not be so :confused: FFS, cant say the sky is blue around here without pickin up a troll or three.

Not really a dye, its copper sulfate AKA Bluestone Well you certainly won't have to worry about herons if you use bluestone, haha. That, and your fence posts will be good for years :. Yikes, forgive me for not spelling it out for you, I mistakenly assumed that since this was an outdoorsmans forum at least most ppl here would have a basic understanding as to what a 'Migratory Bird' is, and that having a hunting season on certain ones is a measure of 'Protecting' them.

You post misleading generalized incomplete information, then get defensive when someone calls you on it. Basic common sense would entail making a post directing someone as to certain legalities of an activity as clear and concise as possible.

Before you slam Cat for not reading "the regs", you may want to research him a bit first. There isn't a day goes by that I'd not take his information over yours. Whose trolling what? Here's you original post, maybe YOU should do a bit of reading yourself before hitting the enter button. Cop Ireland joins alliance to phase out oil and gas production Man accused of murder pleads guilty to disposing of firearm Sign In. Don't have an account?

Forgot Password? Not an Irish Times subscriber? Update Payment Details Not Now. Great Blue Herons are usually monogamous during any one season, but they may choose a different mate the next year. Jordan Kettelmann Teacher. Do herons land in water? Herons don't dive into the water from the flight, as many seabirds do.

Instead, they land on a waters banks and step into to the shallow waters on the edge. From there they catch the fish. Cats can swim quite well, but most of them prefer to stay on land. Crispiniano Fudio Supporter. Can you shoot an egret? Giulia Namasri Supporter. Are green herons protected? Green herons are not considered threatened or endangered. They are fairly common in appropriate habitats throughout their range. Elmira Schickendanz Beginner. Are herons edible?

The only edible part of the sandhill crane is the breast, but the recipe calls it the "flying rib eye of the sky. Carlitos Awdiyants Beginner. Are blue herons protected in PA? Wildlife officer Joel Gibble says he found the five blue herons near Marion's property while investigating the bald eagle's shooting. The herons appeared to have been shot and left to die where they fell. Bald eagles and blue herons are protected under state law and are not considered game animals. Buenaventura Himstedt Beginner.

Are great blue herons protected in Pennsylvania? Three are in trouble. Great Blue herons are the only ones that are thriving in the Keystone state. They are one of Pennsylvania's largest birds, by height and length. Willis De Hita Beginner. Are herons protected in PA? Current Status: In Pennsylvania , the yellow-crowned night- heron is listed as state endangered and protected under the Game and Wildlife Code.

Nationally, they are not listed as an endangered or threatened species. All migratory birds are protected under the federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act of Ask A Question.