lew Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 I was fishing Nippissings West Arm this morning and things began getting a little crowded. It was very windy and I was a ways away so the picture is a bit blurry, but you get the idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 I have notice a great reduction in their numbers on Simcoe and Couch this year. Have not seen the hundred bird crowds at all. Maybe 6-8 in a bunch,thats it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey buoy Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 Was near a point guys Saturday,and the bare tree was full of them.There was no shortage in that tree I'll say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 They've started to migrate. Give it a month and you will see them EVERYWHERE!! I wish I could shoot them! I'd be first in line to buy the license! S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Shearer Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 I was fishing the Grand between Caledonia and Cayuga. A flight of 200 went overhead. I hope they were headed for some Farmers pond, but the reality is likely lake Erie. Damn things are relentless in the search for easy food Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenboater Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 (edited) I like this passage from the MNR page... Lethal action is a last resort If a cormorant is damaging your property, you may take lethal action to protect your property but you must not cause unnecessary suffering to the bird. You must follow firearm regulations and bylaws. You may also hire a wildlife control agent to act on your behalf. Edited August 21, 2013 by woodenboater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captpierre Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 (edited) I was thinking the other day about pressure on panfish at the cottage on Pigeon . Folks are saying #s are down Cormorants Osprey Blue Herons Loons Otters Muskies Walleye Fishermen They better have a lot of sex or they'll disappear Edited August 22, 2013 by captpierre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Clemens Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 How about a couple fish pictures. ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twocoda Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 I was think the other day about pressure on panfish at the cottage on Pigeon . Folks are saying #s are down Cormorants Osprey Blue Herons Loons Otters Muskies Walleye Fishermen They better have a lot of sex or they'll disappear There has to be laws against this many different species having sex with each other....but intersting enough...what do you get when you cross a fisherman with a 57 inch Musky One happy fisherman (get your minds out of the gutter) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted August 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 How about a couple fish pictures. ... Don't have any Rich, the cormorants ate all the muskies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mukluk Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 Just wondering how many would remain behind in that cluster if a fellow fired 3 rounds of #6 shot; 3 inch magnum at 40 yards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 Just wondering how many would remain behind in that cluster if a fellow fired 3 rounds of #6 shot; 3 inch magnum at 40 yards. I'm not sure, but at 20yds, there would be a lot of feathers flying, and I can reload pretty quick! LOL The number of these things in the kawarthas come october is mind blowing. They have to have an effect of fish populations. I never saw one around here until 4-5 yrs ago, and now there are thousands and thousands of them!! S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie Razor Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 Nice excuse. Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rizzo Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 should've raked a double 10 across the top of that rock...you'd be eatin tonight! Nice little bbq Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ch312 Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 Just wondering how many would remain behind in that cluster if a fellow fired 3 rounds of #6 shot; 3 inch magnum at 40 yards. Maybe a few rounds of 3 1/2", #4 buck at 40-50 yards? I don't think you'd see too many flying away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 I've seen no effect on fishing in places they've been for a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TroutnMuskieHunter Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 I counted 15 cormorants in front of my place here on the Ottawa River...I've never seen that many swimming together since I've been here for the past 16yrs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted August 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 (edited) But it's not all bad cause within a 1/4 mile of the cormorants there's Osprey, Bald Eagles and Golden Eagles, but I haven't gotten close enough to the Goldens for a picture yet. I love seeing this stuff Edited August 22, 2013 by lew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twocoda Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 fish or no fish...you definitely didnt get skunked..the birds of prey are worth the admission alone... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted August 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 (edited) ..the birds of prey are worth the admission alone... Your right about that, I could watch those birds all day long. We had a mink (I think) run across the front lawn yesterday and then almost immediately a Golden Eagle started circling 50 above my head so I assume he was after the little guy, but I never got to the camera in time. Edited August 22, 2013 by lew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lungelarry Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 Time to get a real camera,Lew. I got a DSLR and 400mm, and after 30 years fishin,I,m taking more pics than fishing. Change bof pace is good for us old guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whopper Posted August 23, 2013 Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 I was fishing Nippissings West Arm this morning and things began getting a little crowded. It was very windy and I was a ways away so the picture is a bit blurry, but you get the idea I guess I hit the wrong rock lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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