Swampbuckster
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Post by Swampbuckster on Feb 10, 2012 10:17:28 GMT -5
I can't stand them. They are invasive, super territorial, will fight each other to the death, will attack other waterfowl, people, jetskis, eat eight to ten pounds of vegetation per day, plunge their feet into the bottom, pulling up weeds and dislodging root systems, degrading the water quality, keep lakes open when they should be froze, and don't migrate. They stay all year round!. Butcha can't do anything about them. They've tried egg shaking, they'll just lay new ones, they've tried to get special hunts on them, The swan lovers wouldn't ever let such a terrible thing happen to such a "beautiful creature". There are over 40 of them that winter over on my lake chain that totals 850 acres. There is just too damn many of them. They can ruin a duck hunt as well when they all come swimming into and around your spread. I'm looking at one of those ugly mo fos right now swimming around in the lake. Something has to be done. Anyone up for a night hunt? Bring your .22's. I bet swan tastes awesome!
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Post by walleyechaser on Feb 10, 2012 10:22:33 GMT -5
I wonder what it tastes like as well. For some reason I don't think they are endangered any longer.
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Swampbuckster
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Post by Swampbuckster on Feb 10, 2012 10:24:45 GMT -5
They never were endangered. They are INVASIVE. Just like a goby or purple strife. If only a mute swan looked like a goby, there would be a season on them and I wouldn't be looking at 40+ of them!!
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Post by Fobbitcrusher on Feb 10, 2012 11:53:00 GMT -5
that's no joke about ruining a duck hunt...I can't stand those things! Oh yeah...they taste kinda muddy
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Post by OJ (Original Junkie). on Feb 10, 2012 12:02:00 GMT -5
Yes it seems over the last couple years their population has gotten out of control.
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Post by Fobbitcrusher on Feb 10, 2012 12:06:25 GMT -5
I'd kill for a seagull hunt too!
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Post by OJ (Original Junkie). on Feb 10, 2012 12:10:45 GMT -5
I'd kill for a 30 day season on the neighbors cats. ;D Then I wouldn't have to waste time trapping and relocating them.
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woodeye
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Post by woodeye on Feb 10, 2012 13:46:12 GMT -5
I would love a cat season, seagull season and Cormorant season!! Although, did they open a cormorant season now? They kill all my fingerlings in the mighty Huron.
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Swampbuckster
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Post by Swampbuckster on Feb 10, 2012 15:12:08 GMT -5
that's no joke about ruining a duck hunt...I can't stand those things! Oh yeah...they taste kinda muddy Hahaha. Awesome. Well, you can always make jerky outta them!
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Post by OJ (Original Junkie). on Feb 10, 2012 18:10:27 GMT -5
Jeff you would know what they taste like you crazy B.
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Post by SPLASH on Feb 10, 2012 19:56:25 GMT -5
Damn illegal Mexicans! I mean invasive swans.
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Post by ScoutB on Feb 10, 2012 21:10:23 GMT -5
I've got 3 or 4 swans on my 80 acre lake. I always try to run them over with my pontoon boat.
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Post by Fobbitcrusher on Feb 11, 2012 1:03:27 GMT -5
Damn illegal Mexicans! I mean invasive swans. Mexicans are pretty tasty....well...my ex girlfriend was some sort of Spaniard.... close enough
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Post by SPLASH on Feb 11, 2012 1:12:54 GMT -5
This coming from the guy who raves about sucker patties.. Just sayin.............
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Post by Fobbitcrusher on Feb 11, 2012 1:21:03 GMT -5
It's all about the seasonins
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