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Old 08-24-2005, 02:38 PM
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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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Old 08-24-2005, 05:49 PM
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BlueJays. They go after the hazelnuts before they're ripe too.
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Old 08-24-2005, 06:17 PM
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ORIGINAL: Dan O.

BlueJays. They go after the hazelnuts before they're ripe too. Get out the shotgun.

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If you get your shotgun out you better get your checkbook out too. Big fine for shooting protected animals.
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Old 08-24-2005, 08:55 PM
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Only if you get caught.[8D]
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Old 08-25-2005, 10:16 AM
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Big fine for shooting protected animals
they are not protected as far as I know.not on the list antway,we have always poped them in the fruit trees and pecans.same with the mocking bird,(state bird) but not protected.
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Old 08-25-2005, 10:25 AM
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Mimus polyglottos, The Mockingbird -- Florida's State Bird
As a native, non-game migratory song bird, the mocker is protected against harm<br> or molestation by local, state and federal laws. ...
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Old 08-25-2005, 10:27 AM
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Florida scrub jay: Threatened
Blue and Friendly. Florida scrub jay A cousin of the scrub jays common in the<br> ... Hopefully, while now labeled as threatened and protected by the United St ...
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Old 08-25-2005, 01:12 PM
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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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Old 08-25-2005, 01:23 PM
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Old 08-25-2005, 01:56 PM
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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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