Dustem Dave Posted January 23, 2011 Report Share Posted January 23, 2011 Just wondering would it be legal to shoot a big cat? GOt foxes,vermin on my .223 open fac,would they be classed as vermin as they,ve killed sheep. To be honest i,ve never believed they were out there till i saw two,had the cross hairs on both of them one at about 80 yards one 120 didn't fire at either. these were two very remote farms about 10 miles apart (not saying where) said to 1st farmer<QUOTE saw something a bit strange tonight,straight away he said don't tell me big cat! he'd been losing lambs,sheep and finding fleeces up tree's and seen the cat said didn't tell people cause they don't believe him. Second farmer said he'd seen large cat about same size as a labrador several times and got within 30 yards of it,said never really bothered him till he had a baby and left it on the lawn in cot both farmers said shoot them. By the way i'm not new to lamping etc been shooting well over 20 years kill 100 plus foxes per year mainley at night so i've seen most things and these were 100 per cent big cats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted January 23, 2011 Report Share Posted January 23, 2011 If you shot one, I'm pretty sure your FEO would give you a pat on the back and say you did the right thing. If in doubt, just say it ran at you and you had no option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegleg31 Posted January 23, 2011 Report Share Posted January 23, 2011 shoot one unless you do people won't believe you and think of the story you'd be able to sell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadkill Posted January 23, 2011 Report Share Posted January 23, 2011 it went to attack you then seel your story and pictures to the main papers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcooke25552 Posted January 23, 2011 Report Share Posted January 23, 2011 If in doubt, just say it ran at you and you had no option. HAHA it went to attack you then seel your story and pictures to the main papers what a plan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artschool Posted January 23, 2011 Report Share Posted January 23, 2011 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathanhutchison Posted January 23, 2011 Report Share Posted January 23, 2011 ive got a ' shoot animals for the protection of humans and other animals' condition on all my rifles and vermin on them all too. failing that then 3 50g loads of bbs in quick succesion would do it at close range. i dont know what the police would say though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redgum Posted January 23, 2011 Report Share Posted January 23, 2011 Shoot one,put it in the freezer and ring the tabloids, start blabbing for the best price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustem Dave Posted January 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2011 ive got a ' shoot animals for the protection of humans and other animals' condition on all my rifles and vermin on them all too. failing that then 3 50g loads of bbs in quick succesion would do it at close range. i dont know what the police would say though I've got no quibbles about shooting one just don,t want to lose my fac and sgc's over it forgot to mention i shot 2 foxes within 10 minutes of seeing the first cat in the same field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted January 23, 2011 Report Share Posted January 23, 2011 I've got no quibbles about shooting one just don,t want to lose my fac and sgc's over it forgot to mention i shot 2 foxes within 10 minutes of seeing the first cat in the same field. So you make a post on the world wide web about it Shoot it bury it end of :yp: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Duncan Posted January 23, 2011 Report Share Posted January 23, 2011 What does your FEO say? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustem Dave Posted January 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2011 So you make a post on the world wide web about it Shoot it bury it end of :yp: To be honest if i shot one i'd like to have it mounted or at least the head,suppose if the sunday sport payed me enough i could pose in the newd with it and take up a new hobby with the money after i'd had my guns taken off me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Duncan Posted January 23, 2011 Report Share Posted January 23, 2011 I'd be having me a rug! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apache Posted January 23, 2011 Report Share Posted January 23, 2011 Shoot it and say nowt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex C Posted January 23, 2011 Report Share Posted January 23, 2011 Trap it and keep it as a pet. You could be the only man on a shoot with a gun cat. Train it to pick up or use it while beating. You would get invited to all the best shoots for sure !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the running man Posted January 23, 2011 Report Share Posted January 23, 2011 a freind had a simalar problem with a wild labrador would you beleive!!! it was going back to nature,doing what wild dogs do,he obtained permission, but it was for 'wild dog' only,and i think thats the thing,you need to get an animal specific thing on ure licence,this is partly the reason you dont see pix on here or elswhere of big cats shot,becase folk shoot em and bury them,without anyone knowing and without any prying eyes. understandable as u wouldent want to loose ure licence,but if its ripping up sheep etc,u gotta do somthing about it...i advise you get in touch with ure flo,inform him theres a real problem etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Duncan Posted January 23, 2011 Report Share Posted January 23, 2011 Trap it and keep it as a pet. You could be the only man on a shoot with a gun cat. Train it to pick up or use it while beating. You would get invited to all the best shoots for sure !!! Or you could train it to bring home deer, sheep, goats etc for when times are hard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awwintle Posted January 23, 2011 Report Share Posted January 23, 2011 Shoot one,put it in the freezer and ring the tabloids, start blabbing for the best price. Dont quote me but I thought I read in one of the shooting mags they were offering £1000 for the story & pics to someone who shoots a big cat,think it was sporting rifle Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted January 23, 2011 Report Share Posted January 23, 2011 If it's killing stock then it's vermin.Why would you lose your licenses?Grow some balls! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted January 23, 2011 Report Share Posted January 23, 2011 (edited) I'd whack it, no question. These animals are dangerous. If you have the calibre to take one then go for it. I can't see you losing your FAC and for the money you'd get from the media you could afford to lose it and pay for a mate to take you out anyway! EDIT... I'm pretty sure that even after a revoke you can re-apply in a few years anyway? Edited January 23, 2011 by njc110381 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Duncan Posted January 23, 2011 Report Share Posted January 23, 2011 EDIT... I'm pretty sure that even after a revoke you can re-apply in a few years anyway? Comforting! I'd just check with your FEO or their manager first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clamps Posted January 23, 2011 Report Share Posted January 23, 2011 Shoot it and say nowt! :good: :good: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobbit Posted January 23, 2011 Report Share Posted January 23, 2011 If you shoot one with a 223 I Believe your FAC will be the least of your worries. Read the small print for your life insurance to see if it covers 'hunting dangerous game' otherwise your next of kin could be in for some lean times. At the very least I suggest taking the moderator off and vaseline the barrel of your rifle as it will make it slide a bit easier when that big cat shoves it where the sun don't shine. good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarecrow243 Posted January 23, 2011 Report Share Posted January 23, 2011 your fac should have on it you are allowed too shoot animals for the protection of other animals or humans so you would be ok,plus they are not ment to be in the uk so no law on shooting them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artschool Posted January 23, 2011 Report Share Posted January 23, 2011 If you shoot one with a 223 I Believe your FAC will be the least of your worries. Read the small print for your life insurance to see if it covers 'hunting dangerous game' otherwise your next of kin could be in for some lean times. At the very least I suggest taking the moderator off and vaseline the barrel of your rifle as it will make it slide a bit easier when that big cat shoves it where the sun don't shine. good luck. but if you survive you become legend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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