Finding a place to shoot pigeons/starlings.

[thornstein]

I don't really know anyone who owns a farm. But I'm dying to use my dialed in FX Indy on some birds. Have you been in the same situation and come up with a way to get permission for a location? Do you scout for birds first? Are they at every farm so I should just go and start knocking on doors? What's the best approach. I'm in central Illinois. Thank you for the advice in advance.

 

[Dan25]

You might contact the County Agent and see if he has any leads. Also, contact the farmers Co-Op as that is farmer and rancher central. Next would be the NRCS office at the USDA Service Center.

 

[thornstein]

Good leads, thank you Dan.

 

[Dan25]

Good luck with finding a hunting spot. I would be sure to specify that you will be using a quiet air gun. Im sure farmers don't want someone blasting around their place with a shotgun or rifle.

 

[Lrodshy57]

In Dallas, we have a lot of High tension power lines throughout the city! of course, there are a lot of other lines across it! so why not try going there?and maybe
set up some kind of attraction with bait? you know birds will go anywhere around area to other bird feeders, etc
and behine some large industrial building away from traffic! Street soft pellet will not damaged wires, concrect buildings