king ratcatcher Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 Hi, just been looking at the defra website and whilst look i came across canada geese, now are these legal quarry for us airgunners to shoot with 12ftlb. cheers :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markbivvy Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 legally i think you can. morally i would not use a air gun. big bird for airguns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Country_est Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 (edited) Yes, Just creep up behind them and smack them over the head with the stock, and use the bayonet to finish them off :blink: Other than that remember to use Non toxic load with a shotgun and sizes of 4's or above. Trev. Edited March 2, 2006 by Country_est Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatingisbest Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 Other than that remember to use Non toxic load with a shotgun and sizes of 4's or above. Would you need non lead pellets with an air rifle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edd Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 tbh , if you were going to take one make sure its close and a head shot i cant see any law saying you cant shoot them as they are on the open lisence, but as i said only head shots or i wouldnt even bother, we have loads and i have been wonder my self about it. edd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 Im sure i read that for these birds it states that even though they are on the vermin list you still have to use non toxic that should rule out airrifles.... To me no one in there right mind should try to kill them with an airgun have you not seem the size of them i think they are just a bit to big. :o :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 You really ought to use a shotty with a large shot cartridge at least size 1 shot but BB are better and they have to be non lead so either steel or tungsten alloy and make sure your gun is proofed for these type of shot too :blink: Geese are tough things and to be honest i think air rifles are a no no against the things. Shotgun certs aren't hard to obtain unless you have some bad history. Wood Pigeons are about the largest bird i would personally take with an air rifle though there ARE those here who would prefer the use of shotguns for the woodies too Lord Geordie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 Oh and i am unsure as to if you will need a game licence? :blink: If they are classed as pest species i would say NO but i am unsure of the stance on this so perhaps someone could clear that up too Lord Geordie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 Ducks and geese are not game,they are fowl,so do not require a game licence. If you shoot at a canada goose with an air rifle you are a fool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edd Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 hey, they are now classed as a pest and put on the genrual liecence last year so it is legal to shoot them all year round cheers edd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancs Lad Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 They are on the HIT list and without any restriction on weapon used........ BUT ONLY A COMPLETE AND UTTER ******* IDIOT WOULD USE A SUB 12ft/lb AIR RIFLE TO TAKE ONE OUT...... :blink: :< :< :< And I dont usualy type in capitals............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzzer1 Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 ummm Air Rifle on Canada I my self wouldnt even think about it to be honest, they are a mighty big bird that flap and crash about if wounded!!! All the best Buzz :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 Just for you lot http://forums.pigeonwatch.co.uk/forums/ind...showtopic=15475 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurcherboy Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 You can shoot with lead provided it is a single shot ie a bullet/pellet. But it would be foolish to try with 12ft/lb :blink: LB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Master Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 Hi, As LB said lead bullets and single pellets are legal. I know some people use a silenced rimfire for quiet culling but these can ricochet off water, FM :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 Substitute "can" for "WILL" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Master Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 Hi, This has been discussed before. Canada Geese1 Canada Geese 2 FM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Master Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 Substitute "can" for "WILL" Hi, Quite right Henry d from what I have heard. FM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
game_keeper Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 i was thinking about this a little while ago but decided to rule it out as if you didnt get a clean kill then you wouldnt be able to take a second shot before it got away. Also canada geese can now be shot as they are now officially a pest. Hope this helps, Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ELMOR FUDD Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 What is it about people wanting to shoot canada geese with an air rifle just lately? We had 1 person ask last week on the bbs and then another 1 today on there and now one person on here aswell. Canada geese are now on defra's open list and classed as vermin and can be controlled by shooting them ONLY WHEN OTHER MEANS OF DETERING HAVE BEEN EXAUSTED. That means try to scare them off in as many possible ways as you can before going down the path of shooting them and certainly DO NOT USE AN AIR RIFLE. Would you shoot a fox with an air rifle??:thumbs: I think not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 Ducks and geese are not game,they are fowl,so do not require a game licence.If you shoot at a canada goose with an air rifle you are a fool. Thx for clearing thet up for me bud Lord Geordie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
game_keeper Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 a canada goose has a smaller kill zone than a fox, canada geese dont have heads the same size as fox's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markbivvy Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 a canada goose has a smaller kill zone than a fox, canada geese dont have heads the same size as fox's. dont think he meant it that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancs Lad Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 Markbivvy you have pm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ELMOR FUDD Posted March 3, 2006 Report Share Posted March 3, 2006 markbivvy's right........i didnt mean it that way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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