DEC shooting swans

[metal head]

I know this is probably hunting related but let's hear some feed back! Today the DEC exercised their right to shoot two swans in Black river bay because they were invasive species! I'm curious to know why they shot them? Was it really necessary or what? I'm looking for answers!

[turf]

I don't know for sure why they shot them but, mute swans are in fact an invasive species in ny and when it comes to waterfowl they are the meanest of the bunch. They will chase every other fowl from a swamp . There has been chatter of a season coming for them. There is a lot of info to be found in a google search of " mute swans in ny"

[GAMBLER]

They need to do some thinning in the rochester area!

[metal head]

Thanks I wAsnt sure if it was necessary or not guess I should have researched it a little

[lost a lure]

They taste like duck or goose.

[Paul Czarnecki]

I know this is probably hunting related but let's hear some feed back! Today the DEC exercised their right to shoot two swans in Black river bay because they were invasive species! I'm curious to know why they shot them? Was it really necessary or what? I'm looking for answers!

NY is one of the FEW states that actually protects what has been declared an "invasive species" by the Feds. Most states, PA included, have a "shoot on sight" policy. Thanks to a "swan hugging" group on Long Island mute swans are actually protected in NY.

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[UNREEL]

Make that non-native and invasive. I read they were brought over from Europe to decorate peoples ponds years ago.

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[FISHBANDIT]

I would love to unload on one the next time it came after me.  My Brother in law hunted them in Midwest  said you had to be careful  were you dropped them as they are like bag of cement falling out of the sky.

[TOP SECRET]

Pretty but nasty buggers!

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[justtracytrolling]

Too many people dont understand population control! We are predators and some species need thinning! Everybody understands a rodent or pest problem....same thing!

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[mostlymuskies]

But then again they do not all need to be killed.For example there are couple mute swans on Cassadaga Lake that are fed and cared for through the winter months by the local community.They are part of their local eco system and symbols in print on the CLA publication.

[PennYan20]

Ah.......sounds like the Cormorant problem years ago, Galoo Island. Steve..............

[orangediablo]

I know in PA, you are allowed to hunt twp pf the three types of swans in the state.  I'm just not sure which one is protected

[Paul Czarnecki]

The only swans legal to kill in PA are mute swans. Tundras and trumpeters are protected.

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[baitrigger]

Wish they would thin some sea gulls