Magpie

minktrapper

I saw someone on utube taking note of the location of magpie nests during the winter when there is no foliage on the trees. When nesting time arrives and the foliage appears they can then be dealt with. Does this method of vermin control work?

blackpearl

with out a douth done it for years before larsen traps,you need at least 2 men with guns.

Half-cocked

Except sometimes other species will use an old magpie nest so don't shoot until you are sure it's magpies.

minktrapper

And if I am on my own. If I fired a shot up from underneath would it have any impact.What sized shot would I use.

blackpearl

found killing the adults flying of the nest best results.

minktrapper

Would lead penetrate through the nest to break the eggs. Do they have an entry hole that they use all the time.

blackpearl

some of them nests the mags have are that thick you would need a m16 to bust it up.

yubabill1

minktrapper wrote: »

And if I am on my own. If I fired a shot up from underneath would it have any impact.What sized shot would I use.

You'll need 00Buck (9pellets).

When it's broken up a bit, 6 or 7's will finish the job, as the buckshot is around 1.00 per bang.

Eddie B

I think it is now illegal to shoot out any birds nest lads.

blackpearl

The quicker the better we get out of the eu with all their rules their will be no hunting in a few years.

cavan shooter

blackpearl wrote:

The quicker the better we get out of the eu with all their rules their will be no hunting in a few years.

There are stronger hunting organisations in EU Countries and I would be of the view if we can only work together we would be better off.