FWIW, the rules are the same anywhere in the country, grebes are
protected. They can’t put up signs at every location where hunting
is legal listing game species. It’s up to the individual to learn
what is, and isn’t, legal to kill. I’ve certainly seen my share of
this type of violation and it usually works for me if I talk to
them and let them know they’re breaking the law. In my experience
it’s usually kids and they’re usually unaware they are violating
the regulations. Adults usually do know and don’t care – those are
the ones I’ll report to Fish and Game.
Cliff
On 10/21/24 10:23PM, Robert Kiernan
wrote:
That’s interesting Ken about the grebes they say
use meat in jerky the 2 I ran into said they do same with coots
they were about 18 or older sounds they didn’t know illegal on
grebes this needs to be reported fish&game should at least
put up signs & article in newspaper
I saw two hunters
who asked if hunting was allowed there. It is.
I heard them shooting later and saw them waiting for a
couple of Eared Grebes to float in with the wind they
found out it was not wadable where they were. I told them
the birds were not very good to eat but they said they
ground them up for sausage and jerky.
I’m here ran into some duck hunters
i thought no hunting allowed when confronted them
they said they hunt here often I’m I wrong on
the no hunting
Ken
Miracle chukar28@…
208-570-2780
“Not that we are sufficient in ourselves to
claim anything as coming from us, but our sufficiency
is from God” 2COR 3:5
I agree, grebe’s are protected under the non-game migratory bird species act, these “hunters” need to be reported to IDF&G, And to be be honest, they probably have been doing this for years. Grind them up for sausage, give me a break! Citizens Against Poaching # 800-632-5999
Bob, I think you were witness to this, and likely the best person to report the incident.
That’s interesting Ken about the grebes they say use meat in jerky the 2 I ran into said they do same with coots they were about 18 or older sounds they didn’t know illegal on grebes this needs to be reported fish&game should at least put up signs & article in newspaper
In the U.S., it is illegal to hunt grebe species. Grebes are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), a law that safeguards over 1,000 species of migratory birds, including grebes. This act makes it unlawful to pursue, hunt, capture, kill, or sell these birds, as well as their eggs, nests, or parts, without a permit. Violating the MBTA can result in significant fines and penalties. Grebes are mainly admired for their striking appearances and behaviors, and their populations are managed to ensure their conservation.
I have not hunted with a gun in many years and my grandfather said divers were not good to eat so I never wanted to eat one so never shot any.
From what I can tell you are correct they are protected in all states where federal migratory bird protections are in place and according to my count of the list that is 50 states including Idaho.
I saw two hunters who asked if hunting was allowed there. It is.
I heard them shooting later and saw them waiting for a couple of Eared Grebes to float in with the wind they found out it was not wadable where they were. I told them the birds were not very good to eat but they said they ground them up for sausage and jerky.
I’m here ran into some duck hunters i thought no hunting allowed when confronted them they said they hunt here often I’m I wrong on the no hunting
Ken Miracle chukar28@… 208-570-2780 “Not that we are sufficient in ourselves to claim anything as coming from us, but our sufficiency is from God” 2COR 3:5
Ken Miracle chukar28@… 208-570-2780 “Not that we are sufficient in ourselves to claim anything as coming from us, but our sufficiency is from God” 2COR 3:5
I saw two hunters who asked if hunting was allowed there. It is.
I heard them shooting later and saw them waiting for a couple of Eared Grebes to float in with the wind they found out it was not wadable where they were. I told them the birds were not very good to eat but they said they ground them up for sausage and jerky.
On Oct 21, 2024, at 3:18 PM, Robert Kiernan via groups.io <photobirder@…> wrote:
I’m here ran into some duck hunters i thought no hunting allowed when confronted them they said they hunt here often I’m I wrong on the no hunting
Ken Miracle chukar28@… 208-570-2780 “Not that we are sufficient in ourselves to claim anything as coming from us, but our sufficiency is from God” 2COR 3:5
I’ve been watching for Siskins here, even refilled my thistle seed feeder the other day. As Goldfinches were hitting it hard, in addition to the platform feeder sunflower seeds. Hopefully, some will show here soon.
Brian Carrigan
Home of Idaho Birding and the Idaho Bird Records Committee
