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Ive been asked by the farmer whos land i shoot on to cull the magpies and crows .

there mainly on a 10 acre field with woodland at the bottom , im thinking of setting up a few decoys and splitting a bunnie open and shooting them as they land?? and hiding in the woods.

I know a larsen trap would be idea but its not possible .

 

 

so any tips would be great thanks

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Guest JohnGalway

Try the bunny first without the decoys, you can use them later on after you've shot a few. Plenty of cammo and stay still in a very well hidden position. Maggies have very sharp eyesight.

 

One thing I've seen happen a few times is if you shoot a hoodie while the maggies are around they'll drop in to investigate him ;)

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Yes i agree with John..........if you can't use a Larsen then build a well concealed hide, wear cammo gear and sit very still. incomming birds will spot any movement a mile off. A good tip is to get yourself in position before first light and wait to ambush the birds as they leave the roost looking for carrion. Often a pigeon laid breast uppermost with plenty of loose feathers scattered about, will prove more of a draw than a rabbit.......far more visible.

 

Rolfe.

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