are big blue herons edible to eat?

[Rick]

Population density in one location on a given specie isn't necessarily prove that they are thriving. The American Bald Eagle is everywhere in Alaska, too. You can even see a lot in Washington state but they are pretty thin around these parts.

The North American population of Great Blue Herons is estimated to be 124,500*. They suffered unrestricted hunting early in the 20th century for both food and plumage. They now have a stable population because they are protected.

*SOURCE: Audoban: http://web1.audubon.org/waterbirds/s...esCode=greblu1

[Jonesy]

Go ahead and enjoy the Heron...It may make your arse hurt for about 90 days and I wouldn't use your favorite gun either as you will probably be donating that to the state. (all said with a smile in fun)

[Rick]

Years ago, I had a buddy that had been out duck hunting and, right at dusk, he headed back in. But he could not resist the temptation to run down some ducks with his boat AND drop a deer that had stepped out on the bank. When he pulled up to the dock with his deer and ill gotten ducks the game wardens, who just happened to be video taping the whole thing, had him load his boat onto the trailer they had conveniently attached to their truck and load his shotgun and all the rest of his gear in the back of their truck. It cost him 500 per duck X 5 ducks, 750 for the deer, the boat, the shotgun, all the gear in his boat and 1 year probation. Of course, he didn't get to keep any of the meat, either.

I told him he was lucky they didn't fine him for just being stupid. He agreed.

[Smok]

Do you still run with this man Rick ?

[Rick]

Nope. We took different roads. Actually, shortly after that occurred although it wasn't related.