Sean R Posted March 6, 2004 Report Share Posted March 6, 2004 When shooting magpies, do you recommend that I leave the dead ones out or should they be collected in asap? I have been asked to shoot an area that attracts magpies early in the morning and was just wondering whether leaving them out would act as a magnet to the others in the flock or whether it would scare them away? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catamong Posted March 6, 2004 Report Share Posted March 6, 2004 I'm told that if you put a magpie and a crow on a rotary, it really pulls them in, although i've never tried this myself. The most efficient way to get rid of magpies is by using a Larsen trap, and provided that you can start with a live call bird, (speak nicely to any local gamekeeper to get one to start you off), you will be catching within minutes of putting the trap out. Good Luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakepitlee Posted March 6, 2004 Report Share Posted March 6, 2004 When shooting magpies, do you recommend that I leave the dead ones out or should they be collected in asap? I have been asked to shoot an area that attracts magpies early in the morning and was just wondering whether leaving them out would act as a magnet to the others in the flock or whether it would scare them away? try a dead rabbit .to decoy the maggies in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red_stag88 Posted March 6, 2004 Report Share Posted March 6, 2004 If you cant get a call bird, use some eggs, one broken in one side of the trap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted March 7, 2004 Report Share Posted March 7, 2004 If you are shooting them in a plantation of some sort, place them up the tree after shooting them they act as great decoys and I have had great success with this in the past. I agree that a larsen trap is deadly for getting rid of crows and magpies. You can also use a predator call to call magpies straight into you (rabbit distress call), if they are in the vicinity they will come straight to you. Hope this was helpful, ollie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elma Fud Posted March 7, 2004 Report Share Posted March 7, 2004 [/quote: red_stag88 Posted on Mar 6 2004, 06:38 PM If you cant get a call bird, use some eggs, one broken in one side of the trap. ] Also place the trap near a known magpie sitty tree. Good Luck EF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red_stag88 Posted March 7, 2004 Report Share Posted March 7, 2004 Have you got a rotor? Plus, get some of deako's bouncers for dead birds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean R Posted March 8, 2004 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2004 I have'nt got a rotor unfortunately. I've been looking to make one but have'nt yet found the right materials or plans or had the time to make it. If anyone has the plans for or knows where I can get them from I'd be extremely grateful. Thanks SR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magpies are gay Posted March 8, 2004 Report Share Posted March 8, 2004 I have got a rotary, i borrowed it off the game keeper for a bit, he also gave me a bouncer, but i dont get how do use it, PLEASE explain! i think its a bouncher any way, its a bit of elastic wid to bendy metal bit on both ends! Cheers any 1! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaza Posted March 11, 2004 Report Share Posted March 11, 2004 to sean r well mate, i reccomend u get round my farm n shoot as many of the bloomin things as soon as you can. p.s. bring that handy single barrell as well will u!! im still on a high after i shot that 1 one other day. ( just incase u r getting worried it is ur best m8 ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaza Posted March 12, 2004 Report Share Posted March 12, 2004 hello ( test ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red_stag88 Posted March 12, 2004 Report Share Posted March 12, 2004 Hi Gaza, welcom to PW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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