MM Posted October 4, 2011 Report Share Posted October 4, 2011 So, i thought id have a few hours on the geese tonight. As i arrived, the farmer came out and asked if i had my pistol. I keep it in my bag, as i check my traps when im there. I told him id did (its .177) and what was i needed for. He took me into one of the sheds, and showed me a carrier box. "One of our MEERKATS had been savaged by the pack. Its got some pretty bad injuries. Can u dispatch it for me, as i dont want it suffering!" :o A bloody meerkat!!! Im my few years of shooting, ive never been asked to deal with something like that. The poor little guy had massive neck injuries, and was gurgling bloody. They had spoke to the vets, and they advised to dispatch. I did feel bad, but glad it wasnt suffering any more. Anyway, it was done quick. :yp: not having done this on one before, i went for the back of the head and a clean, point blank shot worked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpk Posted October 4, 2011 Report Share Posted October 4, 2011 Well done, is what it is. It needed doing ! I would have done the same and at least you have gained an exotic one for the game book Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bi9johnny Posted October 4, 2011 Report Share Posted October 4, 2011 what did it taste like ...i have done a few things but never a meercat simples Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good shot? Posted October 4, 2011 Report Share Posted October 4, 2011 i went for the back of the head and a clean, point blank shot worked. "Simples" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperfection Posted October 4, 2011 Report Share Posted October 4, 2011 You're never gonna get cheap car insurance now Martin... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ste eibar Posted October 4, 2011 Report Share Posted October 4, 2011 Look's like you did it a favour. Shame though they are lovely looking animal's did'nt know they could be that vicious. well done with the humane dispatch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave66 Posted October 4, 2011 Report Share Posted October 4, 2011 You should have posted on here first and asked the ".177 or .22 for Meerkats" question. Cheers Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpk Posted October 4, 2011 Report Share Posted October 4, 2011 i went for the back of the head and a clean, point blank shot worked. "Simples" Hahaha brilliant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RED BEARD Posted October 4, 2011 Report Share Posted October 4, 2011 has go compare bunged you a few quid to get rid of the opposition? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigeon Paul Posted October 4, 2011 Report Share Posted October 4, 2011 Way toooo many bad puns coming....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted October 4, 2011 Report Share Posted October 4, 2011 "Thanks you MM for your despatches of injured meercat ,your cuddley meercat toy is on its way" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maidment78 Posted October 4, 2011 Report Share Posted October 4, 2011 Was it a 700 yard shot? If not I am not interested,,,,,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southeastpete Posted October 4, 2011 Report Share Posted October 4, 2011 u got your car insurance, now you have your free cuddly meerkat toy.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holly Posted October 4, 2011 Report Share Posted October 4, 2011 did the farmer give any inclination as to why it was attacked ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted October 4, 2011 Report Share Posted October 4, 2011 Gosh i would love to shoot the annoying one on TV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM Posted October 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2011 did the farmer give any inclination as to why it was attacked ? no mate, it can happen at any point. if one gets the hump with another, they all join in according to the farmer. half of its throat was missing, poor little sod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted October 4, 2011 Report Share Posted October 4, 2011 did the farmer give any inclination as to why it was attacked ? Probebly harping on about cheap insurance too much and the others lost it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swiss.tony Posted October 5, 2011 Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 simples Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camokid Posted October 5, 2011 Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 where do you shoot MEERKAT MANOR :huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigeon Paul Posted October 5, 2011 Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 where do you shoot MEERKAT MANOR :huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchieboy Posted October 5, 2011 Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 (edited) Hells bells Martin, you've just shot Alexander, and you didn't even give him a chance to put his clothes on first! How the hell are they going to make a new TV advert now? On a serious note - If it had to be done well done for doing a good quick job! Edit: Could you not have got a photo of another live one so we could "Compare the meerkat dot com"? Edited October 5, 2011 by Frenchieboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted October 5, 2011 Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 meerkats can often be vicious enough to kill and they have a social hierarch and woe betide the one who challanges that. This has most likely been a struggle for leadership. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve w Posted October 5, 2011 Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 taste the same as a golden eagle your honer ( old joke ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt and the Girls Posted October 5, 2011 Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 why would you keep meerkats? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gyp Posted October 6, 2011 Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 I know it's a geeky question BUT...what pistol have you got, did you use the Gamo 45? I could do with a pistol for dispatching, i figure if yours can do a meerkat it should do crows and magpies ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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