Well, Ive got a pair of hawks that have taken a liking to our flock so it looks like pasture ranging will be a supervised activity for a while. Many of you have written in with ways to deter the hawks from our farm, some methods Im going to try, others not so much. The SSS (Shoot, Shovel and Shut-up) method is not something I want to try. All native raptors (hawks,eagles , etc.) are federally protected. It is illegal to kill, harass or disturb a hawk even if they are doing damage to your crop or livestock. Now many of you are going to say you can do anything to protect your livelihood, but with raptors that is not the case because they are federally protected by the Migratory Bird Act. You can get a special permit to relocate the birds but it has to be done in accordance with regulations and normally by a trained professional. Did you know that it is also illegal to even possess a hawk feather? If you find this feather on the ground even if it is on your own property there is a federal regulation concerning the ownership of that feather and you must have a permit to have it...Read the link below and find out more on raptors before you find yourself in a difficult situation...
Posted on: Mon, 26 Jan 2015 15:05:01 +0000
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