Gerry78 Posted September 28, 2017 Report Share Posted September 28, 2017 Was thinking of buying MOJO duck spinner wanted to ask does anyone use them and are they worth the money ive just used decoys for all my fowling marsh and lough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted September 29, 2017 Report Share Posted September 29, 2017 Are they in fact legal in the UK? They have a motor. Was thinking of buying MOJO duck spinner wanted to ask does anyone use them and are they worth the money ive just used decoys for all my fowling marsh and lough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pushandpull Posted September 29, 2017 Report Share Posted September 29, 2017 Prohibited methods under the WCA Section 5 (which bans for example using lights or sound recordings) apply to all wild birds and do not mention motors in decoys. I believe some clubs ban them and some jurisdictions in the USA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panoma1 Posted September 29, 2017 Report Share Posted September 29, 2017 Legal? Prohibited?.........Do not pigeon magnets have a motor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted September 29, 2017 Report Share Posted September 29, 2017 Yes, but motors are prohibited in the direct pursuit of wildfowl. Yes, I know this is directed at boat engines, etc. But does this apply to mechanical motor driven decoys in the pursuit of wildfowl too, I know some clubs have banned the use of them. I had this conversation with a committee member of Ely Wildfolwers (was a gun in my syndicate shoot) and the club's interpretation of the law was that as having a motor, there were illegal for the pursuit of wilfowl. Legal? Prohibited?.........Do not pigeon magnets have a motor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudpatten Posted September 29, 2017 Report Share Posted September 29, 2017 Neither a wind powered or mechanically powered "Mojo" is illegal for wildfowling in the same way that a powered pigeon "magnet" or "flapper" is not illegal for pigeon shooting, nor indeed would it be if you stuck a duck on it instead. If you read the legislation, Sec 5 of the Wildflife and Countryside Act carefully, the "mechanically propelled" prohibition refers clearly, specifically and only, to vehicles. A "Mojo" isn't a vehicle. Wind driven or powered "Mojo`s" can be very effective. I think the objection to the use of powered ones is moral rather than Legal with many U.K. `fowlers regarding the powered ones as tipping the balance in favour of the hunter too far. Quite why some draw a distinction between powered and unpowered I couldn't say `cos it`s rather irrational but I wouldn't use a powered one since it removes, what for me is important, that critical element of fieldcraft. For the same reason, even if I could,( I can`t because it`s illegal), I`m happy to use a duck/goose call that I have to learn to master but would never use an electronic call requiring no skill whatsoever. Hope that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6.5x55SE Posted September 29, 2017 Report Share Posted September 29, 2017 Neither a wind powered or mechanically powered "Mojo" is illegal for wildfowling in the same way that a powered pigeon "magnet" or "flapper" is not illegal for pigeon shooting, nor indeed would it be if you stuck a duck on it instead. If you read the legislation, Sec 5 of the Wildflife and Countryside Act carefully, the "mechanically propelled" prohibition refers clearly, specifically and only, to vehicles. A "Mojo" isn't a vehicle. Wind driven or powered "Mojo`s" can be very effective. I think the objection to the use of powered ones is moral rather than Legal with many U.K. `fowlers regarding the powered ones as tipping the balance in favour of the hunter too far. Quite why some draw a distinction between powered and unpowered I couldn't say `cos it`s rather irrational but I wouldn't use a powered one since it removes, what for me is important, that critical element of fieldcraft. For the same reason, even if I could,( I can`t because it`s illegal), I`m happy to use a duck/goose call that I have to learn to master but would never use an electronic call requiring no skill whatsoever. Hope that helps. Correct 👍 Oooop's plenty of wirly ducks on stick's been seen regularly on the Ouse washes owned/rented by a certain club 😋 not by myself as I'm not a member Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry78 Posted September 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2017 Cheers forum i dont think they are illegal in n ireland plenty boys i know use them they can be expensive to buy just wanted to know does anyone use them Not a legal debate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motty Posted September 29, 2017 Report Share Posted September 29, 2017 I use battery powered decoys on the marsh. They work well when used in the correct situations - they are unlikely to draw ducks where they don't want to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motty Posted September 29, 2017 Report Share Posted September 29, 2017 I don't think they're particularly expensive. You can buy electronic spinners for under £50. I currently own 3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry78 Posted September 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2017 Cheers Motty i think i might buy one with battery if its not working then can bring it into the hide Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tignme Posted September 29, 2017 Report Share Posted September 29, 2017 I use my pigeon rotory with mallard sillocks. Cant fault them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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