Pheasant or quail stocking

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You are allowed to release pheasants on WMA's for dog training and, of course, they belong to the state as soon as it leaves your hand.

I only know because I wrote the DFW with that question, and they sent me a copy of the law

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Posted: 02 Jul 2006 12:39 AM
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Does anyone release there own birds on property they hunt but not used as a semi wild? Anyone have success in birds holding over? __________________ It isn't the catch or the kill that makes for a great outdoor experience but enjoying all that God has created for us. Email me at birdmanmike@verizon.net instead of using PM's Official Hunt and Fish NJ Pro Staffer

Posted: 02 Jul 2006 5:59 AM
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Stocked birds are basicly a put and take program you may get birds to hold for a day or two but they just become hawk and owl fodder __________________ Life Member NRA Life Member NJFSC Life Member NAHC Member DU Life Member VFW

Posted: 02 Jul 2006 7:10 AM
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Hold over birds are rare, but I have seen them in the middle of summer on Black River & Flatbrook WMA's. I also have seen phesants at Skylands Manor SP during the summer months. These must have migrated from the NYS stocking at Sterling Forest SP. There is also a small breeding population in the Meadowlands by the stadium. Must be from when they stocked there many many years ago. __________________ Gun control is being able to hit your target MOLON LABE WWRD Member: NRA,ANJRPC,UBNJ,SFFC,DU

Posted: 02 Jul 2006 7:13 AM
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a coulpe of use raise birds and released them years ago by me in an area that you cant hunt ,there is still a bunch of them around my buddies use them to train there dogs every year ,we put up about 2-3 per outing __________________ redneck white trash

Posted: 02 Jul 2006 8:03 AM
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if you go to any WMA youll find left over birds,,,but then again they stock a lot more than you will....most of them make friends with foxes mouths....now will u be putting them on state land or on private land.....also if youre using them for training only get pigeons they have almost the same scent and are cheaper,,,most dog trainers start with them at first.....other thing is if yopu use it on state land those birds become state property as soon as they hit the ground and youre under state laws __________________ Git-R-Done FREE RUGGIE [spy]

Posted: 02 Jul 2006 10:03 AM
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Wingshooter really made a good point ..... once the pheasant leaves your hand, it belongs to the state, and all wildlife laws pertain to it. Years ago, some friends and I bought a remote bird thrower. It was good one, it would really throw a dead pheasant a far way ---- both vertically and downfield. It was expensive, but well worth it if you don't have a field naturally filled with birds.

Posted: 02 Jul 2006 10:17 AM
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Could anybody tell me were I can buy some Quail for dog work

Posted: 02 Jul 2006 11:20 AM
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MP, my club stocks our own birds and I am usually part of the stocking , we usually shoot them up right away but the ones that get away we sometimes see up to a week later roaming the road or the property, don't forget pen raised birds have NO survival instinct, so any predators will get a free meal __________________ A true outdoorsman gives more to nature than he takes out! http://www.myspace.com/chiefybear

Posted: 02 Jul 2006 3:17 PM
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That is pretty much what I thought, that they didn't last long. Just hoping someone had success. I also knew about as soon as they are released they become state property. __________________ It isn't the catch or the kill that makes for a great outdoor experience but enjoying all that God has created for us. Email me at birdmanmike@verizon.net instead of using PM's Official Hunt and Fish NJ Pro Staffer

Posted: 02 Jul 2006 3:30 PM Last Edited By: TJC
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Actually I don't think you are allowed to stock birds on state WMA's. You can put birds out on private property and they do become property of the state. __________________ "A bad day of hunting is better than a good day of work"

Posted: 02 Jul 2006 5:53 PM
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Quote: Actually I don't think you are allowed to stock birds on state WMA's. You are allowed to release pheasants on WMA's for dog training and, of course, they belong to the state as soon as it leaves your hand. I only know because I wrote the DFW with that question, and they sent me a copy of the law

Posted: 02 Jul 2006 6:29 PM
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Quote: You are allowed to release pheasants on WMA's for dog training and, of course, they belong to the state as soon as it leaves your hand. I only know because I wrote the DFW with that question, and they sent me a copy of the law They told me I can release any game bird. However only in Dog Training Areas during the off season and any WMA during the season. All game laws apply. __________________ It isn't the catch or the kill that makes for a great outdoor experience but enjoying all that God has created for us. Email me at birdmanmike@verizon.net instead of using PM's Official Hunt and Fish NJ Pro Staffer