Who Wants to go Owl Hunting?

https://www.newsweek.com/invasive-species-barred-owl-cull-pacific-northwest-1850348

Would be cool to have one on the wall.

That’s just stupid!

Control of an overpopulated species is just good management. Owls, hawks and other raptors were very popular to hunt before the MBTA. They were considered varmints.

I remember years ago when people used to put up pole traps

Kinda stupid. But, why doesn’t the government put a bounty on invasive fire ants. They didn’t exist when I was a kid; nothing but red ants. Now, I haven’t seen a red ant bed in years.

My red ants have figured out a way to defeat the fire ants. As for the bounty aspect, they are wanting to remove 500,000 owls. I'm pretty sure a couple of mounds have that many ants.

Hmm owl hunting. Combination of predator calling and wingshooting?

I have a book about doing it.

Please share the title.

Saw a vidio of a mwn catching Great Horned Owls. He used a live mouse on a string and a dip net. Just keiled down in a dirt road and let the mouse run around on the string and just scooped him up when he flew down to catch it. I have had barred owls nest in my yeare almost every year for last 10. They land in yeard and just sit their you can drive within 30 feet of them and they won't git up. Not the smartest bired around for sure.

I wonder what they taste like.

Just like whooping crane; tenderest meat you ever ate.

Good i kinda hate owls

When can we start killing hawks? Ive seen 4 different hawks attack quail just last week

Hawks and ospreys put a hurting on ducks too.

Need a Taxidermist recommendation. Thanks.

This thread has nothing to do with upland hunting. No need for dogs to locate birds that live on the ground.

Sorry. Wasn't sure which forum would be best. But also thought it might be of interest here considering the impact of predatory birds on upland birds.

I thought it was an interesting topic. I agree with you about it being an avian predator of upland birds. If you ever upland hunting in the region it's legal to bust one you can!

What does a dog have to do with it? I upland bird hunt without a dog and would classify owls as an upland bird. They certainly aren’t migratory.

I would think owls are considered predators. I actually like the idea of being able to hunt them.

You best not shoot the wrong one, like a spotted owl. Only those stupid windmills are allowed to take them out.

What do they taste like? ………………….and don’t SAY CHICKEN!

There is absolutely no way I would ever harm an owl. They are way too cool and even rare to see in the wild. Can't believe anyone would kill them.

If they need to cull out 500,000 of them, I would say those aren't that rare.

I guess that depends on where one lives and what species is discussed. At both of the homes I grew up in owls were often heard and sightings were not uncommon. And I know that's still the case today at the second house.

fried owl or maybe bbq

Would try both.

They are about 90% feathers so you're going to need a mess of them.

Telephone poles around chicken coops with spring traps on top will be a good start.