Darcshadow Posted January 24, 2011 Report Share Posted January 24, 2011 Hi guys, Might be getting permission to shoot Canada geese as a pest on a golf course but, basically, since July 21St 2010 as some of you may know the EU in their almighty wisdom enforced an amendment making it illegal for under 18's to purchase shotgun cartridges/ shotguns, FAC weapons / ammo... The point i want to ask is; can you head shot Canada geese reliably with an air rifle or is shotgun the only viable way to kill them? because the permission owner is a bit thingy about the noise of a shotgun, and also it means if i use my shotgun, then i am going to need so geese sized shot (all i have left is number 7.5 and number 8 lead), and steel as well as its effectively waterfowl right and its near water etc etc... I am not 18 until end of April, and my dad (who i shoot with) doesnt own a SGC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guest1957 Posted January 24, 2011 Report Share Posted January 24, 2011 In short, no. You will need non-toxic with a shotgun in a large size (I suspect 3 or bigger, or steel 1 or bigger). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnykiller Posted January 24, 2011 Report Share Posted January 24, 2011 In short, no. You will need non-toxic with a shotgun in a large size (I suspect 3 or bigger, or steel 1 or bigger). Dont know about having to use non-toxic, Are Canadas not on the general license as pest? shoot them with lead, big lead tho size 2 or bigger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guest1957 Posted January 24, 2011 Report Share Posted January 24, 2011 Dont know about having to use non-toxic, Are Canadas not on the general license as pest? shoot them with lead, big lead tho size 2 or bigger. The statutory instrument that bans lead shot does not distinguish between whether the goose is shot as a pest or when wildfowling. The general licence only provides exemptions to various parts of the WACA 1981. Non-tox is has to be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Posted January 24, 2011 Report Share Posted January 24, 2011 Dont know about having to use non-toxic, Are Canadas not on the general license as pest? shoot them with lead, big lead tho size 2 or bigger. Yeah shoot them with lead, while you are at it drive to the golf course really fast and don't stop at any red lights. If you are breaking one law what difference does a couple more make? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGD Posted January 24, 2011 Report Share Posted January 24, 2011 Is there not something about lead being permissable as a single projectile? Wouldn't use an air rifle to attempt to head shoot regardless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stubby Posted January 24, 2011 Report Share Posted January 24, 2011 The statutory instrument that bans lead shot does not distinguish between whether the goose is shot as a pest or when wildfowling. The general licence only provides exemptions to various parts of the WACA 1981. Non-tox is has to be Thanks for clarifying that Guest. MC xxxxx bud. Im lost here guest corrects bunnykiller's wrong advice, mc also corrects, guest then gets thanked, but mc told to **** off, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted January 24, 2011 Report Share Posted January 24, 2011 Im lost here guest corrects bunnykiller's wrong advice, mc also corrects, guest then gets thanked, but mc told to **** off, So what's new Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted January 24, 2011 Report Share Posted January 24, 2011 (edited) Is there not something about lead being permissable as a single projectile? Wouldn't use an air rifle to attempt to head shoot regardless. If you use a shotgun on them it must be lead free, there is no issue taking a rifle to one with lead in the bullet. With regards comments about an air rifle, it is not to be recommended these are big birds. 12ft lb cannot be suggested as a normal viable option, .22lr Subs and above they simply fall down. This one fell with a head shot at almost exactly 100 yards! Edited January 24, 2011 by nickbeardo remove graphic image Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGD Posted January 24, 2011 Report Share Posted January 24, 2011 Cheers Dekers, couldn't quite remember as the law is different up here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Posted January 24, 2011 Report Share Posted January 24, 2011 Hey, why should I care? I get told to **** off almost on a daily basis but I really don't care. It won't be me who loses my licence and gets a 30k fine. Also the landowner will be fined fir allowing you to use non toxic. I am sure they will let you shoot their land after that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted January 24, 2011 Report Share Posted January 24, 2011 Im lost here guest corrects bunnykiller's wrong advice, mc also corrects, guest then gets thanked, but mc told to **** off, A post has been deleted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poontang Posted January 24, 2011 Report Share Posted January 24, 2011 I get told to **** off almost on a daily basis . Only almost? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Posted January 24, 2011 Report Share Posted January 24, 2011 Only almost? Yes but sometimes it is more than once a day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnykiller Posted January 24, 2011 Report Share Posted January 24, 2011 Hey, why should I care? I get told to **** off almost on a daily basis but I really don't care. It won't be me who loses my licence and gets a 30k fine. Also the landowner will be fined fir allowing you to use non toxic. I am sure they will let you shoot their land after that. Sarcasm is the lowest form of wit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted January 24, 2011 Report Share Posted January 24, 2011 On another forum before christmas a bloke told me he head shoots Canadas with his HMR,and specifically applied for the variation to add to his .22rf because he couldn't get within range with the latter.He said he shoots them with the full knowledge of the authorities,as it is perfectly legal. As I understand it,there are exemptions for non-indigenous species such as canadas(regarded as pests)especially if their presence disrupts or poses a threat to the habitat of local species such as lapwings for example. If I can find the link I'll post it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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