Bluejays to shoot or not to shoot

HW100KT · Jun 6, 2015

They are protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act which is federal protection. So, unless
you can afford to pay thousands of dollars in potential fines, I would say don't shoot.

trapperman42 · Jun 6, 2015

While blue ays are a pretty bird they are awful mean and greedy so I don't shoot them because they are protected and what's the point in shooting something unless you're going to eat it their is a bird species that you can shoot and not eat that's okay the starling

Deucer · Jun 7, 2015

It's funny how different parts of the country see things in a different light. I live in the Rocky Mountains and very rarely see a blue jay, maybe once or twice in my lifetime. I had no idea they were a pest bird to so many people. Out here, Woodpeckers are the protected pest bird. I see videos on You Tube on how to attract them, build houses, and what to feed them. Nutty!!! They do huge amount of damage every year. Homes, power poles, out building, anything that makes noise is a target for the Woodpecker. I would love to have Blue Jays instead of Woodpeckers.

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Dan25 · Jun 9, 2015

"pheelgood"Can't touch them in California without a permit. Permits are usually given to clubs or groups for reducing a species that has over taken an area. Air guns are strictly forbidden for this type of hunt in California. This occurs every few years. In Cali you can't shoot pretty much anything without a permit from the owner or Gov't. For example I have to get written permission from the land owner to hunt rats in my neck of the woods, which isn't really an issue. I have only been checked once due to the neighbor seeing me hiking to the chicken coop with an air gun on my back.

In all instances I would recommend that you check your local laws before putting any lead in anything.

http://www.sialis.org/mbta.htm
http://www.network54.com/Forum/79537/thread/1199459033/California+law+regarding+airguns+and+Crows----

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Ahhh, Peoples Democratic Republik of Kalifornia.....

While squirrel pesting I saw a blue jay pin a small robin to a limb and bash its brains out and carry it off. I haven't started pesting them but the next time they mess with my song birds its on!

Dan25 · Jun 9, 2015

"pheelgood"Can't touch them in California without a permit. Permits are usually given to clubs or groups for reducing a species that has over taken an area. Air guns are strictly forbidden for this type of hunt in California. This occurs every few years. In Cali you can't shoot pretty much anything without a permit from the owner or Gov't. For example I have to get written permission from the land owner to hunt rats in my neck of the woods, which isn't really an issue. I have only been checked once due to the neighbor seeing me hiking to the chicken coop with an air gun on my back.

In all instances I would recommend that you check your local laws before putting any lead in anything.

http://www.sialis.org/mbta.htm
http://www.network54.com/Forum/79537/thread/1199459033/California+law+regarding+airguns+and+Crows----

*Edited for content and spelling

Ahhh, Peoples Democratic Republik of Kalifornia.....

While squirrel pesting I saw a blue jay pin a small robin to a limb and bash its brains out and carry it off. I haven't started pesting them but the next time they mess with my song birds its on!

Robonline · Jun 10, 2015

"Dan25"

"pheelgood"Can't touch them in California without a permit. Permits are usually given to clubs or groups for reducing a species that has over taken an area. Air guns are strictly forbidden for this type of hunt in California. This occurs every few years. In Cali you can't shoot pretty much anything without a permit from the owner or Gov't. For example I have to get written permission from the land owner to hunt rats in my neck of the woods, which isn't really an issue. I have only been checked once due to the neighbor seeing me hiking to the chicken coop with an air gun on my back.

In all instances I would recommend that you check your local laws before putting any lead in anything.

http://www.sialis.org/mbta.htm
http://www.network54.com/Forum/79537/thread/1199459033/California+law+regarding+airguns+and+Crows----

*Edited for content and spelling

Ahhh, Peoples Democratic Republik of Kalifornia.....

While squirrel pesting I saw a blue jay pin a small robin to a limb and bash its brains out and carry it off. I haven't started pesting them but the next time they mess with my song birds its on!

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So what would you prefer that they eat, Tofu? Should all predators turn over a new leaf and start being vegetarians? These are wild animals you are talkng about here. They do wild things, in fact what ever it takes to survive is exactly what they will do. They are not humans, they don't have morals and self awareness.. They are just wild animals doing what it takes to live in the wild. Stop judging them like a member of human society.
Red.

CptMoonlight · Jun 10, 2015

Pretty to look at, pain in the butt in the woods. If they were legal to kill, I would.

jeager106 · Jun 11, 2015

If legal I would blow 'em away as they are nasty when I'm trying to sneak through the woods
with my bow or a.g.
I leave 'em alone as they are protected.

bradster · Jun 11, 2015

I have tons of them here in PA, They are very mean and aggressive birdss. Outside of them being very loud they are nice to look at. In Retrospect If they weren't protected I couldn't afford the amount of ammo I'd need to thin them out around these parts.

bobad · Jun 13, 2015

I call them "flying squirrels" because their behavior and diet are almost identical, and they are almost as intelligent. I consider them varmints because they eat and damage my fruit and garden. I don't know about specifically hunting them, but I believe you should protect your home turf from them. Kill 1, and the rest quickly get the message.

OscarDawg · Jun 13, 2015

I live in north Georgia. We have tons of Blue Jays especially around my house. They fly around in little gangs of 6 to 8 and create havoc where ever they go. They seem to be very smart. I've watch them orchestrate a few attacks on squirrel nest. A couple of them will attack/distract and the others steal the babies out of the nest. I've also seen them attack other birds including stealing their babies also. They like guarding the bird feeder even though I've never seen one interested in the bird seed. Basically they fly around and pick on everybody and there is no one to pick on them. I say they need thinning out just a little. I can hear them outside as I am typing this.

rokitman60 · Jun 14, 2015

Everything on this planet is food for something else. If you think you're exempt, go hang out with a lion or a crocodile for a bit... Robonline is absolutely right, the word is respect. For the animal that feeds us, and for our place in nature. The biggest problem I have with these holier-than-thou peta types is that they're whole position is based, whether they realize it or not, on the premise that we are somehow separate from nature. I think a factor in this is the over-specialization of our society. These people not only have no connection to where their food REALLY comes from; they have WAY too much time on their hands to cause mischief.

ztirffritz · Jun 15, 2015

Sex, Ducks, and The Founding FeudWhat does a jilted lover’s revenge have to do with an international chemical weapons treaty? More than you’d think. From poison and duck hunts to our feuding fathers, we step into a very odd tug of war between local and federal law.

http://www.radiolab.org/story/sex-ducks-and-founding-feud/

This podcast talks about some of the more bizarre duck hunting laws and where they came from. I imagine that most of the migratory bird hunting laws are related.

grizzlyadams · Jun 19, 2015

I find the starling, and grackles around here to be a lot more aggressive than the blue jays. the jays are still aggressive, but mainly just noisy suckers

Flintsack · Feb 20, 2021

Illegal to shoot.

Mike

AndyC88 · Feb 21, 2021

blue jays are protected under the federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act in california

JohnnyPDX · Feb 21, 2021

We have a pair in the backyard and they just hang out with me when I target shoot. They are awesome but I used to dislike them screaming at me when squirrel hunting out in the woods.

Pretty sure they are included in the Migratory Bird Act and definitely NOT to be shot.

Go shoot starling

bob-65 · Feb 21, 2021

I wouldn't shoot them, but if you kill one 50 will come to it's funeral.

Mr.H · Feb 24, 2021

I don't see them too much in my neck of the woods. My Grandpa loved song birds: he had orioles, blue birds, warblers, etc. He put a smooth bore .22 in my hands at an early age and taught me how to identify grackles, starlings and blue jays.

. But that was back in the '60's..

Matt247365 · Feb 24, 2021

Blue jays are cool. I've never shot one.

Bluejays to shoot or not to shoot

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