Shooting a Magpie

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220Swifty said:
Dogs seem to make it more fun, my westie hasnt nailed too many on his own, but loves toting my kills around for a while, and when motivated, can be a pretty effective excavator.

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Now, how many of the critics here hunt migratory birds? How many of you have crippled a goose and left it beacause another flight of birds was inbound? How many of you administer another load of shot to dispatch the bird, rather than walking out, or having your dog go out and bring it back so you can wring its neck? If so, you are no better than the OP, unbunch your panties and find something that is really worth #####ing about.
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I agree 100%! oh and im from Ontario.
 
It is just a magpie. Could be a gopher, rat, coon, duck whatever. I've killed lots of vermin/pests/game and will continue to do so... that is not the issue here.

The issue is the attitude of the OP and some others being portrayed on a public forum. Blood and guts stories and pics don't bother me in the least.

That said... There are more tactful ways of relaying our stories and experiances.
 
220Swifty said:
Now, how many of the critics here hunt migratory birds? How many of you have crippled a goose and left it beacause another flight of birds was inbound? How many of you administer another load of shot to dispatch the bird, rather than walking out, or having your dog go out and bring it back so you can wring its neck? If so, you are no better than the OP, unbunch your panties and find something that is really worth #####ing about.
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I guess I'm not a critic of his shooting a magpie but a critic of how he's conducted himself since the initial post.

But anyway.

First question -- yes I hunt migs

Second question -- never knowingly. If its head is up -- it gets another shot. There is always another flight.

Third question -- See answer to second question. Provided its safe for the dog and the other hunters. Sometimes, as in last week, the dog is already out there when the duck "comes to" and I won't take a shot that will risk the dog.

Maybe you've been conditioned to hunt ducks and geese differently. Oh well.
 
Not a problem

for the record, I couldn't give two s**ts he shot a magpie. And I find them cute as hell!

Its his retarded comments that are giving this thread a bad fever... has almost nothing to do with the magpie.
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I agree as well but all critics on here don't make things any better..... :popCorn:
 
Mr. Friendly said:
Magpies are protected here in BC. Raven's, Skunk's, Raccoon's etc...those are open to eradication.
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Magpies are not protected in the BC I live in. They never have been protected.
However, ravens are protected, except on private farm land.
Both skunks and racoons are protected, at least in some areas, at least during the spring and summer months.
 
Straight from the newest BC Hunting Regs:

Schedule B
Schedule "B" lists animals that may be
captured or killed only for the specific
purpose of protecting property unless an
open season is designated by regulation (see
Regional Schedules for open seasons).

(a) Scapanus orarius - coast mole
(b) Lepus americanus - snowshoe hare
(c) all of the species of the sub family
Arvicolinae and lemmings, except
Ondonatra zibethicus - muskrat.
(d) Neotoma cinerea - bushy-tailed woodrat
(e) all species of the genus Peromyscus - deer mice
(f) Erethizon dorsatum - porcupine
(g) Thomomys talpoides - northern pocket gopher
(h) Marmota flaviventris - yellow-bellied marmot
(i) Marmota monax - woodchuck
(j) Spermophilus columbianus - Columbian ground squirrel
(k) Mephitis mephitis - striped skunk
(l) Procyon lotor - raccoon
(m) Spilogale putorius - spotted skunk

Schedule C
Schedule "C" animals can be captured
or killed anywhere and at any time in BC.
Schedule “C” birds may be hunted using electronic
calls. You do not need a hunting licence
to hunt or kill the following
Schedule “C” wildlife:

(a) Rana catesbeiana - American bullfrog
(b) Rana clamitans - green frog
(c) all species of the family Chelydridae - snapping turtles
(d) Didelphis virginiana - North American opossum
(e) Sylvilagus floridanus - eastern cottontail
(f) Oryctolagus cuniculus - European rabbit
(g) Myocastor coypus - nutria
(h) all species of the genus Sciurus - gray squirrels and fox squirrels
(i) Passer domesticus - house sparrow
(j) Sturnus vulgaris - European starling
(k) Columbia livia - rock dove (domestic pigeon)

You do need a hunting licence to hunt the
following Schedule “C” wildlife UNLESS you
are hunting them on your property or they are
damaging your property:

(a) Corvus caurina - Northwestern Crow
(b) Corvus brachyrhynchos - American Crow
(c) Pica pica - black-billed magpie
(d) Molothrus ater - brown-headed cowbird and the eggs of this bird species may be
destroyed.
 
Those birds have some serious voodoo-folklore $hit happening .... & their own nursery rhyme.

Hope you didn't see just one!? :eek:





One for sorrow

One for sorrow
Two for joy
Three for a girl
Four for a boy
Five for silver
Six for gold
Seven for a secret, never to be told
Eight for a wish
Nine for a kiss
Ten for a bird you must not miss
 
Bump...this is too comedic to let it fade away. I love how its growing and growing more outrageous. This might even turn into some sort of a world record thread 4 way orgy..."ethical crybaby" vs "barbaric animal killing methodist" vs "politically correctness police" vs "who gives a frick" civil internet war... reminds me of that southpark episode "make love not warcraft" based on the online game of warcraft...im just picturing it now..ha ha, I put a poor aim spell on you.... No you didnt, my moral fabric has shielded me from your spell, I will now stomp thee with my boot made of kitten skin.....
 
I think the OP was more surprised that he shot the beak off. Give him a break. For all the other fighting between users, he shares responsibility with all the whiners who were complaining.

drache said:
Straight from the newest BC Hunting Regs:

Schedule B
Schedule "B" lists animals that may be
captured or killed only for the specific
purpose of protecting property unless an
open season is designated by regulation (see
Regional Schedules for open seasons).

(a) Scapanus orarius - coast mole
(b) Lepus americanus - snowshoe hare
(c) all of the species of the sub family
Arvicolinae and lemmings, except
Ondonatra zibethicus - muskrat.
(d) Neotoma cinerea - bushy-tailed woodrat
(e) all species of the genus Peromyscus - deer mice
(f) Erethizon dorsatum - porcupine
(g) Thomomys talpoides - northern pocket gopher
(h) Marmota flaviventris - yellow-bellied marmot
(i) Marmota monax - woodchuck
(j) Spermophilus columbianus - Columbian ground squirrel
(k) Mephitis mephitis - striped skunk
(l) Procyon lotor - raccoon
(m) Spilogale putorius - spotted skunk

Schedule C
Schedule "C" animals can be captured
or killed anywhere and at any time in BC.
Schedule “C” birds may be hunted using electronic
calls. You do not need a hunting licence
to hunt or kill the following
Schedule “C” wildlife:

(a) Rana catesbeiana - American bullfrog
(b) Rana clamitans - green frog
(c) all species of the family Chelydridae - snapping turtles
(d) Didelphis virginiana - North American opossum
(e) Sylvilagus floridanus - eastern cottontail
(f) Oryctolagus cuniculus - European rabbit
(g) Myocastor coypus - nutria
(h) all species of the genus Sciurus - gray squirrels and fox squirrels
(i) Passer domesticus - house sparrow
(j) Sturnus vulgaris - European starling
(k) Columbia livia - rock dove (domestic pigeon)

You do need a hunting licence to hunt the
following Schedule “C” wildlife UNLESS you
are hunting them on your property or they are
damaging your property:

(a) Corvus caurina - Northwestern Crow
(b) Corvus brachyrhynchos - American Crow
(c) Pica pica - black-billed magpie
(d) Molothrus ater - brown-headed cowbird and the eggs of this bird species may be
destroyed.
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So you mean I can hunt frogs and toads in BC? What caliber is best for toads?
 
I was just out sighting in my .375 H&H today as a matter of fact... not sure that will be enough for BC frogs, but I'm confidante enough with my abilities in case they charge me!:sniper::D:D:D
 
We can't agree on best calibre for frogs. Of course, after a hundred plus years we can't agree on what's best for deer! Maybe some Vancouver Island guys will tell us about those bull frogs, and their size may make you re think the calibre.
Actually, we can't even begin to agree on what calibre for those dangerous deer mice!
 
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