Hawks are often given bad reputations as ruthless killers. This could not be farther from the truth.


Hawks:

  • Often mate for life
  • Lay Relatively Small Hatches
  • If they can not catch their meal easily they will usually move on.


Laws Regarding Hawks:


  • It is illegal to kill any Bird of prey Species because they are protected under the Migratory Bird Act

It is illegal to disturb Hawks. This includes:

  • Throwing Rocks
  • Shooting at them
  • Stealing Eggs
  • Shooting Paintballs
  • Shooting Bottle Rockets
  • Setting off any firework nears them
  • Using Flare Guns
  • Shaking eggs to prevent Hatching



What can I do about Hawks?

Your tactics have to be defense not offense. You must remember these are deterrents and not guaranteed solutions.


Common used hawk deterrents:
  • Hanging Old Cd's through out the run
  • Attracting Crows with Bird feeders
  • Scarecrows
  • Running fishing line through out your yard
  • Owl Statue
  • Livestock Dogs
  • Geese