Sammy_D Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 (edited) Good evening everyone. As I said above sorry if this has been covered before. In one of my cattle fields there is a river that runs through into a trout lake. Now and then I see a few ducks here and there. My question is am I allowed to shoot them or do I need to have a special license or anything? Not sure where I stand as the pond is on our land! Thanks Sammy D Edited October 5, 2009 by Sammy_D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boromir Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 Good evening everyone. As I said above sorry if this has been covered before. In one of my cattle fields there is a river that runs through into a trout lake. Now and then I see a few ducks here and there. My question is am I allowed to shoot them or do I need to have a special license or anything? Not sure where I stand as the pond is on our land! Thanks Sammy D If you got permission to shoot on your land and is ok with landowner yes you can shoot them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammy_D Posted October 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 brillant. thanks for that. have you any tips for shooting ducks? bait? camo etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Country_est Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 Just remember that there is different rules for duck shooting than to other shooting in regards to where you are, when you can, and mainly that you must use non lead (toxic) shot for them. As you dont show a location in your profile I cant give specifics, but there are certain counties in england where the shooting of wildfowl is banned on sundays, and in England there are different rules as to when & where you use the non toxic shot. Just make sure your permission is covering duck as well as anything else and all should be OK. Trev. PS Feeding ponds and just following the flight lines can be the best bet of a shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGD Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 Make sure you know the various species, what you can shoot and what you can't and what the seasons are. Other than that get out at dawn or dusk, stand still and see what comes through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammy_D Posted October 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 Im based in South England. Surrey. Whats a non toxic pellet? Also sorry if im waisting peoples time but i forgot to say im shooting with a .22. Is this just pointless? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadkill Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 Im based in South England. Surrey. Whats a non toxic pellet? Also sorry if im waisting peoples time but i forgot to say im shooting with a .22. Is this just pointless? steel carts only not lead , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Master Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 Non-toxic doesn't have to be steel. Elaborate on .22... is this a rimfire or an airgun? FM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammy_D Posted October 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 sorry its a bsa supersport .22 airgun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 sorry its a bsa supersport .22 airgunDo you have a dog that will retrieve runners ? Also BASC code of practice for airguns doesn`t have duck on it so I would advise against it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smig4373 Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 Can you get non toxic pellets for an air-rifle....Would the same rules apply......I wouldnt shoot duck with a air rifle personally.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Master Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 Single projectiles are not effected by the lead shot legislation. FM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnybgood Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 sammy d, i suggest you do ALOT of homework before you even consider going shooting duck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcliff Posted October 11, 2009 Report Share Posted October 11, 2009 How the flippin' **** do you get to 111 posts on a shooting forum before saying: "PS. er, how do you shoot ducks? I've got an air gun." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tobyb525 Posted October 11, 2009 Report Share Posted October 11, 2009 It would be a risky shot probably with it's head bobbing about as it swims Be warned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boromir Posted October 11, 2009 Report Share Posted October 11, 2009 I presumed he was going to shoot them with a Shotgun. I would advise to not shoot them with an air rifle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted October 11, 2009 Report Share Posted October 11, 2009 As stated above and in previous posts. Avoid shooting ducks with airguns at all costs. Unless you have a FAC airgun, you will struggle to get a clean kill. Especially as ducks, like pheasants are quite hardy when it comes to getting hit. Use a shotgun and read up on it before ever considering leaving the house to shoot them, as it's very easy to muck it up. I am assuming that you also do not know about seasons? I would have a good read up on all this, otherwise you could end up losing your permission, if you're seen doing something wrong... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammy_D Posted October 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2009 Thank you all for your advice. I am applying for my sgc at the weekend and will have a read up on seasons etc. Thank you all for advice. very helpfull Thanks Sammy D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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