Originally posted by Greg Grimes:
DC I think we need to see a pic of that scarecrow. Mergansers smart, now you might have another subspecies but the hhoded variety here are the dumbest ducks ever. I love the though b/c they decoy so dang well. ML let me know how much for the propane cannon I might be able to help you recoup the money. I guess although USFWS has authority over these birds they turn over regulation to each state. here in GA/SC permit is $100 and only allow certain numbers to be killed. This is a total joke and another example of big gov't not handling a simple as it should be handled.
Greg,
You need to do what all the fish farmers do up my way. They get a permit for say five herons a year. They keep shooting them until they are down to five. Then they start recording.
I've got the go ahead to file for a permit to take out one heron. (Had to get permission here just to apply for the permit) :rolleyes: My first year I apply (this year) the permit fee went from $10.00 to $100.00. They said to apply ASAP as it takes a few months to get the permit. Trouble is I don't have the $100.00 right now.
