To shoot or not to shoot

[Ruben Tolon]

Just shoot it, much easier than an unattractive barrier of some sort.

 

[Hooked Newbie]

Just shoot it, much easier than an unattractive barrier of some sort.

If only your parents went the easier route...

 

[~Kswords~]

Don't shoot, you can put chickenwire overtop your pond to protect or try putting fake rubber snakes around the pond.

 

[chucke]

I would Shoot it with a Pellet Gun everytime it landed ... All you People saying dont shoot it... Didnt you want a red Rider Air powerd pellet gun growing up? I SHOT Plenty of birds growing up. you dont have to kill it for it too learn

 

[irishspy]

One thing to bear in mind is that the bird might be protected by state or federal regulations. You don't want to get into trouble with the law over this. Better to just put a protective barrier around your pond.

(Decades ago, when I was a child, my late uncle had a beautiful fancy goldfish pond in El Monte. One day, he came out to find a cat (I remember him saying "That [censored] orange tabby!") had caught all his fish and lined them up at the edge. :nilly: I really don't know what Uncle Elmer did after that.)

 

[gatotsu77]

One thing to bear in mind is that the bird might be protected by state or federal regulations. You don't want to get into trouble with the law over this. Better to just put a protective barrier around your pond.

(Decades ago, when I was a child, my late uncle had a beautiful fancy goldfish pond in El Monte. One day, he came out to find a cat (I remember him saying "That [censored] orange tabby!") had caught all his fish and lined them up at the edge. :nilly: I really don't know what Uncle Elmer did after that.)

Funny... When I stumbled upon this thread, I was thinking the same thing. Be careful about local laws... there's nothing against chasing it off, but there are sometimes laws against killing them. I myself like the fishing line idea... just don't forget its there and try to do some maintenance on your pond... knowing me, I'd get caught up on it and fall in. :silly:

 

[soobie]

Do NOT shoot. Herons and egrets (and most other native, migratory birds) are protected by law under the Migratory Bird Act. Intentional take (i.e. killing) can result in fines (big time- thousands of dollars) and possible jail time.

Cover the pond or find some other non-lethal method if the bird is taking too many fish.

 

[syddakyd]

this whole thread is so stupid just chase the bird away its migratory like the other guy said so its not going to keep coming back like a stray cat

 

[Bk718]

Do NOT shoot. Herons and egrets (and most other native, migratory birds) are protected by law under the Migratory Bird Act. Intentional take (i.e. killing) can result in fines (big time- thousands of dollars) and possible jail time.

Cover the pond or find some other non-lethal method if the bird is taking too many fish.

no one has to know ..

 

[reptileguy2727]

Fishing line. Easy, cheap, effective, LEGAL, HUMANE, etc.