Strangest thing in my neck of the woods... It's the talk of the town! Almost like seeing a moose walking through your back yard in NYC.

So is this a Turkey or a Pheasant? I'm going with pheasant but I don't know.

dcabarle said:

Strangest thing in my neck of the woods... It's the talk of the town! Almost like seeing a moose walking through your back yard in NYC.

So is this a Turkey or a Pheasant? I'm going with pheasant but I don't know.

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That is most definitely a Beetle......otherwise know as a Turkey......
Female Turkey......very strong fliers....almost became the national bird.....it would have been if Ben Franklin had his way.....

At least you didn't say it was a duck...

That's worth a revisit...
It all comes down to DC being a bait fishing fraud...

http://www.animalcorner.co.uk/galapagos/graphics/bluefoot1.jpg

Blue Footed Booby ya boob

Ohh the flies you could have tied from him. Next time MacFLy flies in for a visit hit him over the head with a shovel and take some tail and wing feathers.

Well...what kind of bird is this?
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She will be sitting on her eggs pretty soon. Send the Toms my way after May 1. What's up boys? Haven't been on the site lately. I see the Troll is gone. Dennis, let's go fishin, I'll row the whole time, just want to see you fish and pull in the beeg juans!

cingras53 said:

She will be sitting on her eggs pretty soon. Send the Toms my way after May 1. What's up boys? Haven't been on the site lately. I see the Troll is gone. Dennis, let's go fishin, I'll row the whole time, just want to see you fish and pull in the beeg juans!

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Chris!
Long time...
Speaking of birds, are you still giving upstate grouse hell?
They seem to be holding their own up my way... noticing an uptick in the numbers of Timberdoodles though.

Hey Alpaca Man, yep the grouse population was up a bit and I did have some very good days. How are your animals doing. How many crias are you expecting this spring? Let me know if you want me to put a dent in your coyote population.

cingras53 said:

Hey Alpaca Man, yep the grouse population was up a bit and I did have some very good days. How are your animals doing. How many crias are you expecting this spring? Let me know if you want me to put a dent in your coyote population.

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I think we're expecting 20 this year. We are getting more selective.
How long have you been hunting coyotes? What's your preferred method?
No shortage of coyotes in my neighborhood...

Future Fanatic said:

I think we're expecting 20 this year. We are getting more selective.
How long have you been hunting coyotes? What's your preferred method?
No shortage of coyotes in my neighborhood...

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What is the law, and preferred method, in Pennsyltucky? In NJ you can now use a rifle, as long as its less than .223, so you can basically hunt with an AR, but with no more than 3 rounds. Call them in with a wounded rabbit call. On your property it also looks like you can play the long game.

Trout Nazi said:

What is the law, and preferred method, in Pennsyltucky?

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Not necessarily the same thing...

Future Fanatic said:

Not necessarily the same thing...

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What does the law allow in terms of firearms? As far as the how, well it ain't rocket science with coyotes. Either call them in, or sit patiently on your deck, have a snack, and wait for one to appear. Looks like you've got some pretty good sight-lines based on your avatar pic.

Trout Nazi said:

What does the law allow in terms of firearms? As far as the how, well it ain't rocket science with coyotes. Either call them in, or sit patiently on your deck, have a snack, and wait for one to appear. Looks like you've got some pretty good sight-lines based on your avatar pic.

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Hunting Hours and Methods
•Bobcat, coyote, red fox, grey fox, raccoon, opossum, and skunk may be hunted at any hour, day or night, beginning after sunrise on the opening day of the season and thereafter until midnight on the closing day of the season. For more on hunting furbearers at night, see below.

•You may hunt furbearers using a handgun, shotgun, rifle, bow, or crossbow. All laws pertaining to the use of firearms apply.
•Crossbows may not be used while hunting with a dog for any small game, except for coyotes, in the Northern Zone.

•You may hunt furbearers with a rifle chambered in any cartridge, except that during any open season for deer - including archery, muzzleloading and regular seasons - you may not possess a rifle larger than .22 caliber rimfire afield, during the day or night, to hunt wildlife, including furbearers in any county or portion of a county where deer hunting with rifles is prohibited during the regular deer season. Centerfire rifles smaller than .22 caliber are permitted.

•Air guns may be used to hunt furbearers. An air gun is defined as a firearm that uses spring or compressed air (not gunpowder) to propel a single projectile that is .17 caliber or larger and produces a muzzle velocity of at least 600 feet/second.
•You may use a call, including an electronic call.

Furbearer Hunting at Night

You may hunt furbearers at night, with or without a light, as follows:
•You may use a light, but you may not hunt from any motor vehicle, including an ATV. All laws pertaining to the use of a spotlight and firearm apply.
•If hunting without a light, the use of a light gathering ("starlight") scope is legal on any firearm listed below.
•You may use a handgun, bow, or crossbow.
•You may use a shotgun loaded with shot (any size).
•You may hunt furbearers with a rifle chambered in any cartridge, except that during any open season for deer - including archery, muzzleloading and regular seasons - you may not possess a centerfire rifle afield, during the day or night, to hunt wildlife, including furbearers in any county or portion of a county where deer hunting with rifles is prohibited during the regular deer season.