Hey D10....Brewer lake question

Do you know of anything that can be done about the Vulture problem at Brewer lake? I'm paying $180 today to have the rubber around my trucks sunroof replaced because of the Vultures tearing it up. Someone posted on here about the same thing a couple of weeks ago. The folks at the body shop says they and the other body shops they know are getting lots of business from people having vehicles torn up by them and I just wanted to know if there is anything that can be done about it? There is a tree by the ramp on the north end boat launch that is usually full of them just waiting to attack the rubber on vehicles. I know they are a protected bird but was hoping something could be done about all the peoples property that is being damaged there. Thanks for any input you may have.

Oughta be able to get a permit to kill those suckers! This is ridiculous! I won't go up there for that reason.

I am scared to go up there myself.

We have had a couple complaints as well. We talked to our Nongame Migratory Bird Program Coordinator and she says that it is probably young birds trying to get a feel for things. She also reminded us that they are protected. This lake is owned by the city of Conway and is under their control. They are aware of the problem. I am not sure what there plan is (if they have a plan).

Ok, Thank you for the response. Your answer is kind of what I expected but thought it might be worth a shot. I know it is under Conway control but also knew if anyone would know the answer it would probably be you. Does anyone know if the problem has happened at the south ramp? Guess if I go back I'll take my son-in-law and let him pull the boat.....lol....Thanks again D10.

Maybe they'll land in one of the parking lot potholes and drown.

Speaking of brewer lake, how is the crappie fishing there? Anyone having any luck trolling?

Same thing happened on Nimrod at Anderson Branch last year. I do know there are Yell County rednecks that can take care of birds, protected or not if need be.:yikes

Caught 20-25 last Wednesday but they were mostly small. Only there for a short time but they b it well.
Jigtime

If the folk's who are suppose to take care of this problem don't take care of it. There is going to be some dead protected birds sooner or later. I hope wiser heads prevail before the vultures find out they are in season.

I've heard they taste similar to spotted owl. Be sure to have your vulture stamp signed across the face and be hip registered. Let the vulture whacking begin. It sounds like Brewer is the best spot for the next vulture camp. Prizes will be given for the biggest vulture, and the largest stringer of vulture. There will be a rifled barrel as well as a smooth barrel division. Baiting will permitted on vulture camp weekend only. Steel pots and flack jackets recommended.

Problem solved.

Maybe we need an Urban Bow season up there for the vultures?

Can't farmers get some kind of permit to kill deer that are ruining their crops? Seems like we ought to be able to get a permit to kill vultures that are destroying property! Ironic that the vultures are protected but you vehicle isn't!

The vulture is a wildlife animal. Wild life officers should be notified to start a proceeding to take care of this problem. The birds are damaging personal property and hampering sportsmen on a lake that requires an Arkansas Fishing License. A depredation or netting procedure needs to be done. For me this problem rests with the Game and Fish commission they are the convening authority to handle wildlife problems in the State of Arkansas and have enforcement rights on the lake.

If one is found eating on my truck it ain't gonna be good news. Can't destroy a mans hard earned property and nothing be done. Might have to be a self defense case!

Never shot a vulture on a covey rise. Maybe they take off too fast for me to hit? I dunno.

But this can NOT be dumped back on Conway. They are not going to pave the parking lot or put in a trash barrel. They sure aren't going to come out there and chase off vultures! They'd laugh at such a suggestion.

Whoever decided these vermin are protected, needs to come protect them. The End.

I think they are federally protected as a migratory bird. I know they migrate by the thousands down into florida.

If it is a Fed bird then it sounds like the Fed's and the state need to get together and take care of the problem. Before it becomes a bigger problem. I agree tho it needs to be taken care of by one or both of these agencies. I haft to believe the AGFC or Fed wildlife agencies are better suited to handle this than the city of Conway. I am sure the city would not have any qualms about ridding the bird problem.

Maybe we should call Turtleman to catch em or Swamp people to choot em!:Rofl

Bawawawawa a

here you go.


The Turkey Vulture is a scavenger and feeds almost exclusively on carrion.[4] It finds its food using its keen eyes and sense of smell, flying low enough to detect the gases produced by the beginnings of the process of decay in dead animals.[4] In flight, it uses thermals to move through the air, flapping its wings infrequently. It roosts in large community groups. Lacking a syrinx—the vocal organ of birds—its only vocalizations are grunts or low hisses.[5] It nests in caves, hollow trees, or thickets. Each year it generally raises two chicks, which it feeds by regurgitation.[6] It has very few natural predators.[7] In the United States, the vulture receives legal protection under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918.[8]

Let me break this down for you.

The Turkey Vulture is a scavenger and feeds almost exclusively on carrion.[4] It finds its food using its keen eyes and sense of smell, flying low enough to detect the gases produced by the beginnings of the process of decay in dead animals.(All you brewer fishermen need to change air fresheners in your rigs more often)[4] In flight, it uses thermals to move through the air, flapping its wings infrequently. It roosts in large community groups. (They will be easy to wing shoot, but a roost shoot will be the bomb) Lacking a syrinx—the vocal organ of birds—its only vocalizations are grunts or low hisses.(Forget trying a conventional call for these birds. The best attractant will be a diet of beans and cabbage the night before. This will appeal to the vulture both audibly and olfactory.) [5] It nests in caves, hollow trees, or thickets(Which are all prime cotton mouth or rattle snake territory). Each year it generally raises two chicks, which it feeds by regurgitation.(Anything that is raised on vomit will probably grow up to vandalize automobiles)[6] It has very few natural predators.(This means all you hating on the vulture are just unnatural) [7] In the United States, the vulture receives legal protection under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918.(They didn't know much about vultures eating cars in 1918...most people didn't even have a car then, but you can bet if the peoples that passed the law woulda had trouble with vultures eating on their horses and buggies, they wouldn't have been protected)

There you go. I should have a job deciphering what people really mean.

I figure that tree they sit in isn't on that list.

P.L. 105-312 also amends the law to allow the fine for misdemeanor convictions under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act to be up to $15,000 rather than $5000

LOL...RCC DANG MAN!!! You make me wet my pants more and more frequently now that I am getting older. How much do depens cost?.

I sure have been missing Old and Gomer to. Welcome back guys where have you been? It took a thread about vultures to get you guys Posting again.:biggrin

Just gonna put my pit bull in the back of my truck. He loves vulture meat. Be hard to fine him for protecting my truck.

They used to roost in a large dead pine tree close to my house, I just cut down the tree and they went somewhere else, maybe to Anderson's branch

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I sure have been missing Old and Gomer to. Welcome back guys where have you been? It took a thread about vultures to get you guys Posting again.:biggrin

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What do ya expect ? They (Gomer and Duckhunter) is just old Buzzards. :Rofl They like it when they or anyone else can stir up a stink! :biggrin

I'm so mad at those things.......my truck didn't even have 4000 miles on it yet.........I've heard someone is thinking of getting a night vision scope with a home made silencer.........myself I'd never advocate such a thing.......just what I heard from some stranger!

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I'm so mad at those things.......my truck didn't even have 4000 miles on it yet.........I've heard someone is thinking of getting a night vision scope with a home made silencer.........myself I'd never advocate such a thing.......just what I heard from some stranger!

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great idea , hope they get rid of em, was thinking about going over there but scared those things will tear my truck up

:hesaid

P.S.
The AGFC report today in my inbox lists some bait shop for Lake Brewer. Used to be one years ago, but I don't know of any. Where is this one? What's it like?

There was one on reservoir rd.

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Originally Posted by Buckrub

P.S.
The AGFC report today in my inbox lists some bait shop for Lake Brewer. Used to be one years ago, but I don't know of any. Where is this one? What's it like?

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I don't know of one. The closest one I know of is on Overcup.......There was one a few years ago at Plummerville by the gas station where you get off of I-40 but he didn't last long.

Well, I'm sorta ticked.

Dang Brewer is about the ONLIEST place I know of that isn't totally flooded. Course, the potholes are, I'm sure. :) But if the birds are eating trucks, then I ain't going. I gots me a new 'spensive hoopty and I ain't risking that for a few 12 oz. crappie. 12 oz Redd's apple ale, MAYBE. But not fish!

Seriously, when do these 'young vultures' leave out??? Is this one the main launching ramp or the far-flung one??

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Just don't park on the Springfield side the South ramp isn't as bad from what I hear. I was out there a few weeks ago and they didn't mess my truck up, but there were footprints on my hood. Them some nasty things for sure.

Mouse traps work good for deterrents placed in and on truck.