ppaynter Posted January 3, 2014 Report Share Posted January 3, 2014 A land owner on one of my permissions wants me to take care of a geese problem he has apparently there destroying golf greens chasing golfers. Spoke to natural England who said they can be shot on general license Has any one done this and have any tips Cheers Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlennox Posted January 3, 2014 Report Share Posted January 3, 2014 Steel cartridges are a must, no1's and above. Shoot them as they come in to where they are being a problem for the best sport. Usually early morning flighting. Enjoy ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39TDS Posted January 3, 2014 Report Share Posted January 3, 2014 Am I allowed to say "Use a rifle"? Sounds like they are resident rather than flighting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ppaynter Posted January 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2014 The golf course is surrounded by lakes so they just wonder on to greens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welsh1 Posted January 3, 2014 Report Share Posted January 3, 2014 Am I allowed to say "Use a rifle"? Sounds like they are resident rather than flighting Don't see why not, being a danger to the public with faeces everywhere and also chasing the public. Take some with the rifle and when they try to flight back in take them with shotgun,they will probably get the message fairly quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Therealchucknorris Posted January 3, 2014 Report Share Posted January 3, 2014 Am I allowed to say "Use a rifle"? Sounds like they are resident rather than flighting Worth checking if relevant conditions are met and if vermin is included on the OP's ticket (and that the CG qualify as vermin). If it's a shotgun then steel for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ppaynter Posted January 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2014 Yes can confirm they are vermin and they also said something about not native and they don't leave the country any more just stay here and breed 12 g with steel shot sounds like my best option thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfred Posted January 3, 2014 Report Share Posted January 3, 2014 I've heard they taste foul (no pun intended). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welsh1 Posted January 3, 2014 Report Share Posted January 3, 2014 I've heard they taste foul (no pun intended). Will depend on age of bird and what they are feeding on,the older ones are as you would expect a bit tougher,if these ones are feeding on nice golf course grass i can't see them tasting that bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeonblasterian Posted January 4, 2014 Report Share Posted January 4, 2014 I've heard they taste foul (no pun intended). They do not taste foul at all. If anyone has a foul tasting Canada then they need to get a decent cook. Cooked slowly in the oven and they are delicious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossberg-operator Posted January 4, 2014 Report Share Posted January 4, 2014 Soak them overnight in salty water, rinse and cook after. Reduces "that" strong taste I was told. Just seen 3 canadian taking off from rape in the morning walking up for pigeoning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carpentermark Posted January 4, 2014 Report Share Posted January 4, 2014 (edited) A land owner on one of my permissions wants me to take care of a geese problem he has apparently there destroying golf greens chasing golfers. Spoke to natural England who said they can be shot on general license Has any one done this and have any tips Cheers Phil Yes we shot a few last year. Same situation, golf course. Have the greenkeeper open up for you very early in morning and get the job done, cleaned up and be gone before the golfers arrive. http://s1370.photobucket.com/user/Carpentermark34/media/e08b5aba9370840e6dcb27899038e8c4_zps0b0426c9.jpg.html?sort=3&o=1 All shot with 12b Lyalvale Max Game Steel, 36g, 1s, 3" carts. Just bear in mind that it will be a pest control exercise, not sport! You say the birds are chasing the golfers therefore they are very used to people walking around and close to them so you will more than likely be shooting them on the ground or swimming around the lakes at close range, (not very enjoyable, but has to be done) a dog is a MUST! You don't want a dead or even worse an injured goose floating in the middle of a lake when the golfers arrive. Edited January 4, 2014 by carpentermark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superspark Posted January 4, 2014 Report Share Posted January 4, 2014 My friend shot a few geese a while back. The one I cooked was full of flavour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted January 4, 2014 Report Share Posted January 4, 2014 A land owner on one of my permissions wants me to take care of a geese problem he has apparently there destroying golf greens chasing golfers. Spoke to natural England who said they can be shot on general license Has any one done this and have any tips Cheers Phil As long as you comply with the terms of the GL (worth a quick read first) then crack on, on the ground I favour the WMR or HMR, (if need be you can take them with centrefires a long way off), in flight a shotgun. I have a couple of Golf courses full of lakes and ponds, just be sure you stop them or you will get wet feet or need a boat, golfers (and wives) are not well keen on seeing bodies floating in the water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activeviii Posted January 4, 2014 Report Share Posted January 4, 2014 Shoot them as fowl until end of month. it, like i do. rifle shoot them. had a farmer with birds causing problems. it took 3 visits before they got the message. that was 2 years ago. not been back since so, as a pest control exercise, it was job done. Im not one to shoot a few so they come back, i like to get the job done, as land owner asks. i find it opens more doors as, in the land owners eyes, your good to your word and remove the issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Croc Posted January 4, 2014 Report Share Posted January 4, 2014 I've heard they taste foul (no pun intended). http://forums.pigeonwatch.co.uk/forums/topic/259212-honey-glazed-red-wine-goose-fillets/ Do this with one, then tell me they taste fowl (pun intended) Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontbeck Posted January 4, 2014 Report Share Posted January 4, 2014 I've heard they taste foul (no pun intended). Not so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisheruk Posted January 4, 2014 Report Share Posted January 4, 2014 I regularly get called to deal with them on golf courses. 17hmr. or 223cf when on the ground. You need ALQ or Avian on your ticket. In flight shotgun - non lead shot. I find you only need to get two or three and the rest get the message. At this time of year 4pm is good. Golfers have left the course. Otherwise early but unless they are roosting on site they are unlikely to flight in before the early golfers are around, which is not good. Yes, they are very tasty, if cooked properly. Make sure you get at them before they start nesting. If you think they are a nuisance now, you ain't seen nothing when they have a brood of goslings.!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted January 6, 2014 Report Share Posted January 6, 2014 I checked with BASC sometime ago, regarding shooting Canada's with a rifle. The reply was: Only lead shot is banned, but a lead bullet can be used to shoot them. They are on the general license and if you have vermin on your ticket, then you can use your rifle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arjimlad Posted January 6, 2014 Report Share Posted January 6, 2014 I made a tasty goose tagine in the slow cooker, with the breast of a Canada goose last year. Marinated in spices in the fridge overnight, it was extremely tender and delicious. Let it simmer all day and mmmm.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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