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Shell-cracker (a.k.a. "cracker")

Last Updated: December 18, 2006 Related resource areas: Wildlife Damage Management

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an explosive cartridge that makes a loud bang that sounds like a M-80 firecracker to repel birds. These shells are fired from a twelve-gauge shotgun, exploding about 75 yards away. This is one of many "pyrotechnic" or fireworks-based repellents.


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