Pistol p Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 Is it legal to shoot geese with an air arm? I have permission from the land owner and I am full insured. The geese will be within 25 metres so a head shot will be easily achieved, the geese are causing a large amount of damage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew f Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 (edited) thought the minimum was a 17hmr or use a shotgun with steel shot Edited August 23, 2015 by andrew f Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyflier Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 I thought there are some very strict laws on dispatching Geese, I would do some extensive research before taking on that task Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyska Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 Is it legal to shoot geese with an air arm? I have permission from the land owner and I am full insured. The geese will be within 25 metres so a head shot will be easily achieved, the geese are causing a large amount of damage. I don't think there are any laws against it, but, once you've injured one get some video of you trying to neck it. I wouldn't be using an air rifle of geese fella. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evo Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 use a proper tool for the job, NOT AN AIR RIFLE simples really ,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisdom Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 +1 on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 At 25 yards no problem but they learn quick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 A goose brain is tiny in s big scull. The head is very mobile on its long neck Can an Airgun kill a goose yes it can also kill a tiger if you get it in the right spot just wouldn't recommend trying either If someone complains the rspca or similar will be able to line up expert witnesses to support a case against you for creating unesassary suffering Frankly I should be happy to help them. If you have to do it get it done right and in season / in accordance with other law Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 Probably easier to connect with than a squirrel! Maybe the RSPCA don't mind about squirrels! I would never attempt to shoot a tiger with an air rifle, the zoo staff would go nuts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 Probably easier to connect with than a squirrel! Maybe the RSPCA don't mind about squirrels! I would never attempt to shoot a tiger with an air rifle, the zoo staff would go nuts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 A goose is far easier to wound in a bad way than a squirrel at 14 lb goose less than 1lb for the squirrel! But hey ho take the guys advice if you think your safe Ask your shooting organisations to support you in a prosecution and the attitude will also be very different Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evo Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 have to agree with kent on this one chaps or use a punt gun :lol: at least then you wont bloody miss,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, well I hope you dont you might kill a flock of pigeons in the background though :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 (edited) A goose is far easier to wound in a bad way than a squirrel at 14 lb goose less than 1lb for the squirrel! But hey ho take the guys advice if you think your safe Ask your shooting organisations to support you in a prosecution and the attitude will also be very different I think a wound is easy to accomplish whether squirrel or goose. Tigers even. However, no one is contemplating shooting at centre mass so the 14lb thing is a mute point. The op is aware of the need to shoot at the sub 1lb weight head. Personally I favour the junction of the neck to head.You know what, I have seen far more wounding and non retrieved geese from shot guns! Are shooting organisations mandatory now? Edited August 23, 2015 by Underdog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghosthunter Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 Better to don a ninja costume, blend into the surroundings, sneak up on it and beat it around the head with a set of nunchucks!! The goose that is. I wouldnt be wapping a tiger around the head with bits of wood on a chain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katzenjammer Posted August 24, 2015 Report Share Posted August 24, 2015 What type of geese are they? Canada Goose is covered under the General Licence. You can dispose of these at any time if they are causing serious damage or disease or to preserve public health or public safety. The appropriate and humane methods of despatch must be used. Airgun not deemed suitable usually. For other types of goose inland open season is between Sept 1 to Jan 31. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted August 24, 2015 Report Share Posted August 24, 2015 Better to don a ninja costume, blend into the surroundings, sneak up on it and beat it around the head with a set of nunchucks!! The goose that is. I wouldnt be wapping a tiger around the head with bits of wood on a chain There you go you see because if you don't drop the Tiger its gonna fight back. Possible and sensible just aint the same thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamch Posted August 24, 2015 Report Share Posted August 24, 2015 you cant use lead pellets for wildfowl under uk regulations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secretagentmole Posted August 24, 2015 Report Share Posted August 24, 2015 You can get lead free airgun pellets! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brixsmaid Posted August 24, 2015 Report Share Posted August 24, 2015 Maybe an upper end FAC rated Air Rifle might do the job? I don't use one so can't really comment further, just a thought but I stick with a shotgun and non-toxic personally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted August 24, 2015 Report Share Posted August 24, 2015 you cant use lead pellets for wildfowl under uk regulationsShot guns only that applies too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dasher Posted August 24, 2015 Report Share Posted August 24, 2015 This thread seems remarkably similar to certain "22lr for fox?" topics, and I guess will have the same outcome! Simple fact is that it is not illegal so long as it is humane. Just be sensible about it and you shouldn't have any problems i.e. close range head shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man Posted August 24, 2015 Report Share Posted August 24, 2015 Will most likely be judged as inhumane? Not hijacking the thread but you never know who's watching, I have a couple of fairly public permissions and regularly see people watching me through binos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dasher Posted August 24, 2015 Report Share Posted August 24, 2015 Judged as inhumane only if.... a. You did not perform a humane dispatch or b. The people judging don't know the law and are therefore wrong. If the dispatch is quick and humane then it is legal, subject to permission etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browning 425 clay hunter Posted August 24, 2015 Report Share Posted August 24, 2015 Just my 2 pence worth, I have geese on my permission and I was advised to use a HEAVY load cartridge as they are very tough. I use gamebore mammoth 36g no.1's super steel. I was told don't use clay loads and don't use 32g. YOU COULD use a lighter shell but to me a clean kill is vital. I'm really not sure how you could use a air rifle for geese. My opinion is that unless you get a clean headshot every time which I think is unreasonable to expect I wouldn't dream of using such an underpowered gun for a very large bird. If you have to use a big shell in a 12g, surely an air rifle would not be suitable in any way. Just my opinion. ATB 425 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deershooter Posted August 24, 2015 Report Share Posted August 24, 2015 Come on guys an air rifle is just not suitable Give respect for your quarry I have even seen them run with a .223 badly placed shot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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