dave1979 Posted April 9, 2011 Report Share Posted April 9, 2011 been asked to shift some canada on a trout lake... so as above,, whats the law..rules of how to go about it!!?? thanx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasons gold Posted April 9, 2011 Report Share Posted April 9, 2011 you can shoot them under general liscense but be sure to read and understand it before you start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stubby Posted April 9, 2011 Report Share Posted April 9, 2011 although the general license states you should try other methods to control them, we all live in the real world, if you'vre been asked to get rid off, then do so, best bet just before dusk, depending how many are there, and where they are situated, you can either take them out with the rimmy, or a semi auto shotgun, remember you'll need steel shot carts if they are on/in the water we regularly clear a fisheries of canada's, we normally get around 9 to 12 per session dont listen to others, try the breast meat, cooked with red wine and garlic, its the mutts nutts remember, its pest control, nothing sporting about it, so no need to make them fly as some would say, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worthy130 Posted April 9, 2011 Report Share Posted April 9, 2011 here we go again....... Just do a search for 'Canada Geese' on here, im sure you will find everything you want to know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worthy130 Posted April 9, 2011 Report Share Posted April 9, 2011 And i'm pretty sure steel shot has to be used on watefowl regardless of weather they are on/over water or not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poontang Posted April 9, 2011 Report Share Posted April 9, 2011 although the general license states you should try other methods to control them, we all live in the real world, if you'vre been asked to get rid off, then do so, best bet just before dusk, depending how many are there, and where they are situated, you can either take them out with the rimmy, or a semi auto shotgun, remember you'll need steel shot carts if they are on/in the water quote] You don't need to try other methods if Canada's are a problem and shot under the general licence. You'll need non-toxic shot wherever the birds are, on/in water, in the air or on a field. It's illegal to shoot them with anything else in England. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoughton Posted April 11, 2011 Report Share Posted April 11, 2011 Sounds a great opportunity; enjoy! I'm looking for something similar too - Canadas make good eating. Obviously non-toxic shot need to be used - 'Hevishot' is very good, albeit a little expensive. I'm not sure how one would get on using the 22rf though as that would be a lead bullet! I wonder if the same non-toxic law applies. I would probably stick to the shotgun to avoid any difficulties there. Good luck - please let us know how it goes! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted April 11, 2011 Report Share Posted April 11, 2011 its less of a good opportunity at the moment as they are nesting and could have young. Best options are to try and move them on with shots but probably not actually shooting any at the moment. Or you could end up with a load of goslings wandering about with no parents that you will have to deal with or will cause you a load of bad PR. If they aren't nesting on the site then shooting a few is an option but be very diplomatic about it at this time of year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieT Posted April 11, 2011 Report Share Posted April 11, 2011 Sounds a great opportunity; enjoy! I'm looking for something similar too - Canadas make good eating. Obviously non-toxic shot need to be used - 'Hevishot' is very good, albeit a little expensive. I'm not sure how one would get on using the 22rf though as that would be a lead bullet! I wonder if the same non-toxic law applies. I would probably stick to the shotgun to avoid any difficulties there. Good luck - please let us know how it goes! Steve The lead shot law does not apply to rifle bullets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camokid Posted April 11, 2011 Report Share Posted April 11, 2011 i shot some last year i was really looking forward to a feast but by god was it tough i thought i mistakenly put my wellie boot in the oven. iv been asked to clear them recently but i just dont no what to do with them so they have been left much to the land owners anger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazza Posted April 11, 2011 Report Share Posted April 11, 2011 What damage are they doing on the trout lake? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan the gun Posted April 11, 2011 Report Share Posted April 11, 2011 Best way is to shoot them with rifle... im asked quite a bit to get rid of some and find the .17 is ok but not always a clean kill so might be worth trying a CF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurchers Posted April 11, 2011 Report Share Posted April 11, 2011 i thought canada geese were still on the hit list as they have had good breeding for a few years now.but i might be wrong as i thought it was greylag which had to be done on licence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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