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One of my persmisson has about 120 acre field full of crows but it also has a few sheep in it grazing, would it be safe so get out on that field and thin out a few crows with the shotgun and decoys ? when i use the 17hmr, in nearby fields they just move over to the far edge out the way , the field isn't flat its hilly ,and would only be shooting into the air, just after abit of advice really

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I wouldn't chap unless the sheep are already huddled into a corner far away. Sheep die from almost anything shock from a shotgun going off could be one of them I am not saying they will but why risk it. Have you got a moderator like a hush puppy could just take the sound down a little as not to spook the sheep.

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Ask the landowner. It doesn`t really matter what opinions are put forward here if he doesn`t want you doing it. Annoy him and at best you are in for a dressing down, at worst you could lose the permission.

 

I have a similar, albeit flatter and smaller stretch of land I can shoot on but only when the farmer has no livestock (sheep) in the fields. That arrangement was made clear when I was given permission to shoot there.

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I have shot many crows when the farmer is In the act of feeding sheep nuts prior to lambing

We even arrange when and where so I can get in position first

Never had an aborted lamb but I know some farmers might not like it and could blame you for any aborted lamb so ask first

Have also nailed them with rifles when the lambing fields are full of afterbirth ( this takes greater care and attention as regards back drops and back stops and not for the Newby)

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Ask the Farmer.

I shoot a lot of corvids on grazing land with sheep occupying it, 12 months of the year.

If the field is large enough for the sheep to move to the other end, its usually fine.

Once they get use to you, they take little or no interest.

+1. I've been shooting Crows/Jackdaws in a field full of sheep. Sometimes, the sheep come up to the decoys and nudge them. And the look on their faces when they see the flapper going.

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Ask the Farmer.

I shoot a lot of corvids on grazing land with sheep occupying it, 12 months of the year.

If the field is large enough for the sheep to move to the other end, its usually fine.

Once they get use to you, they take little or no interest.

+1 never had a problem....

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........ and here with me. You just need to be extra vigilant when selecting and taking your shot. :good:

Same with me. Wish that the sheep would go to the other end of the field but they generally come and knock my decoys over, even shooting crows and dropping them virtually onto the sheeps backs doesnt seem to have the desired effect.

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