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Acorn question???
While checking out my land last weekend in western NYS, I noticed quite a few green acorns on the ground. Just a short stem attached to it. There was no sign of squirrels being the culprit. I know my fruit trees at home have been dropping apples, and I am thinking that it is drought stress related. It has been so dry here. Anybody noticed this or have any thoughts???
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BlueJays. They go after the hazelnuts before they're ripe too.
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ORIGINAL: Dan O. BlueJays. They go after the hazelnuts before they're ripe too. Get out the shotgun. Dan O. |
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Only if you get caught.[8D]
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Big fine for shooting protected animals |
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FWIW- I'm only posting what I know about in Michigan, rules in your sate may be different.
Michigan law- All nongame birds are protected, except starlings, English sparrows and feral pigeons. http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7-153-10363_10919_11747-31425--,00.html |
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  Michigan.govHome DNR Home | Links | Site Map | Contact DNR | Ask DNR document.form2.SearchCriteria.size=10;   > Big Game > Upland Game Birds > Waterfowl > Trapping & Fur Harvesting > Small Game > Licenses & Seasons > Where Can I Hunt?            [Printer Friendly] [Text Version]Protected Wildlife Eagles, hawks, owls, swans, spruce grouse, wolves, lynx, moose, cougars, cub bears, and sows accompanied by cubs, and all white or albino deer may not be taken at any time. All nongame birds are protected, except starlings, English sparrows and feral pigeons. |
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Before you go out and start blasting away, try calling your state dept. of forestry and ask them about the oaks.
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Wow--ask a question about acorns, and find out about shooting blue jays and now I gotta go to the library and check out "To Kill a Mockingbird".:D
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here in kansas, our state laws read almost just like the ones you posted.
"no non-game birds except starlings, feral pigeons, and english sparrows" |
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How about Mother Nature? Did you have any bad storms lately? That will certainly knock the nuts and most other things from the trees.
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Sorry for starting a ruckus. If the land is agricultural you can get a permit to remove almost any animal (unless it's threatened or endangered) that's causing damage. At least in Ontario. You're not hunting soagricultural regulations come into effect. I found it sad when I asked the MNR what I should do about the beavers that are dropping trees on my land. I was told to shoot them. Instead I've signed up with a trapper who'll get a pest fee and the pelt from each one he can get.
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ORIGINAL: Dan O. Sorry for starting a ruckus. If the land is agricultural you can get a permit to remove almost any animal (unless it's threatened or endangered) that's causing damage. At least in Ontario. You're not hunting soagricultural regulations come into effect. I found it sad when I asked the MNR what I should do about the beavers that are dropping trees on my land. I was told to shoot them. Instead I've signed up with a trapper who'll get a pest fee and the pelt from each one he can get. Dan O. |
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answerguy;you're right, it's different from the Jay's hitting my pecan or hazel crops. I wonder if there's a rent-a-hawk service in blueturkey's area :)?
Dan O. |
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Back to the ? Well.... Trees that have not had sufficient rain and have also been exposed to extreme heat conditions will react defensively by dropping their fruit and leaves early so as to sustain the drought conditions.;)
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Hey thanks, alwyshntn!!!! That was my thought and it took all this for the answer. We have had way above average temps and it has been very dry. And to think, I almost went for the rent a hawk idea.
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I was in my woods today and heard acorns hitting the ground. I looked up and there was Mr Squirrel nibbling them off the branches. This isn't to say drought isn't a factor but I'll bet most of them that come down early are the result of squirrels.
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Where in southern tier is your camp Jaydog? Mine is in the Wellsville area close to the PA border.
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We have a couple of acron trees in our yard dropping young green acorns too. I suspect it is the birds too, but I didn't notice it last year and we have always had tons of blue jays and other birds around.
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I've seen acorns on the ground over the last few weeks. Not tons, but noticable. It's been dry here too... most of the summer..
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Only if you get caught.[8D] And Dan O. surprised you may be serious about shooting Bluejays. |
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I said it in just at the time so I've deleted it.
Dan O. |
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