malkiserow Posted August 5, 2007 Report Share Posted August 5, 2007 One of my mates uses a cage trap to catch magpies.... has caught 13 pairs so far this year..... BUT he now has a new pair in his garden who will not go into the trap..... He has used eggs in the trap and also tried a "nearby real caller" to bring them in but this pair seem far smarter than the others...... Any ideas?? thanks Malk P.S. they will not have any shooting in their garden........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malkiserow Posted August 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2007 BUMP Any Ideas at all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurcherboy Posted August 30, 2007 Report Share Posted August 30, 2007 You need a bird in the cage first And your mate was lucky. LB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSA Shaun Posted August 31, 2007 Report Share Posted August 31, 2007 Couldn't agree more. You need a bird from another territory, they will be there like a shot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pin Posted September 1, 2007 Report Share Posted September 1, 2007 Yep, tap up a local keeper for a call bird to shove in (assuming it's a larsen type). Remember to check it twice a day minimum and make sure it's got food and water in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catroofel Posted September 2, 2007 Report Share Posted September 2, 2007 i would agree this time of year their not as territorial. i would give a decoy a go though with a few broken eggs/ broken open rabbit in there for good measure it's worked for me before!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malkiserow Posted September 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2007 Thanks guys.... that is all very helpful... and yes it is a Larsen trap. cheers Malk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutchie the white hunter Posted September 9, 2007 Report Share Posted September 9, 2007 yip wait till next year defo :unsure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Magnum Posted September 13, 2007 Report Share Posted September 13, 2007 Advice on building your own larsen trap HERE to catch the pesky things... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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