daytona Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 does any one have any idea on what to do{legally} with Canadian goose pests,I have a caravan on a fishing retreat in lincs ,this year we have got around 20 geese took residence on the site,most people are complaining to management but they are reluctant to address the complaint.any tips on how to move them away would be appreciated'''legally please,,, the main reason for the complaints is the amount of **** they are depositing,,thanks ,Daytona... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malantone Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 (edited) If they are causing a health hazard with their droppings or just being a nuisance in general, they can be shot/ killed any time of year under the general licence. Edited July 14, 2014 by malantone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 If the caravans are occupied then your options are limited as I doubt the guests will be too chuffed if someone turns up with a gun. Have you asked the management why they are reluctant to address the problem? They'll address it if revenue is lost due to people getting fed up of trailing through goose ****, but on the limited knowledge of the situation I would suggest they've left it too late, unless of course the geese turned up after the 'vans were occupied. Discreet lamping with a moderated .22rf after dark? If the geese are on the lake they would need to be retrieved after being shot. Dead geese floating around wont go down well with holiday makers and their children, no matter how fed up they are of stepping in ****. Best option in my opinion would be to let the management sort it; it's their problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddy Funker Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 Run around flapping your arms, when that fails the conditions on the general licence are met and you can use a cobalt bomb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 If the caravans are occupied then your options are limited as I doubt the guests will be too chuffed if someone turns up with a gun. Have you asked the management why they are reluctant to address the problem? They'll address it if revenue is lost due to people getting fed up of trailing through goose ****, but on the limited knowledge of the situation I would suggest they've left it too late, unless of course the geese turned up after the 'vans were occupied. Discreet lamping with a moderated .22rf after dark? If the geese are on the lake they would need to be retrieved after being shot. Dead geese floating around wont go down well with holiday makers and their children, no matter how fed up they are of stepping in ****. Best option in my opinion would be to let the management sort it; it's their problem. Hi +1 This would be my option however I am not sure if we are allowed to use a fire arm certificate weapon on wildfowl that are classed now as pests I would advise that you checked as it could be seen as a grey area Some one will be along in a minuite with the correct answer 😊😊 All the best Of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berettacocker Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 If they are causing a health hazard with their droppings or just being a nuisance in general, they can be shot/ killed any time of year under the general licence. here we go again! wear wellingtons and wait till the 1st September! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alycidon Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 Hi +1 This would be my option however I am not sure if we are allowed to use a fire arm certificate weapon on wildfowl that are classed now as pests I would advise that you checked as it could be seen as a grey area Some one will be along in a minuite with the correct answer All the best Of Cant see it being an issue all things being as you say. A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malantone Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 here we go again! wear wellingtons and wait till the 1st September! steady on old son where did I say that, if it was down to me I`d be out with a loaf of bread and the old air rifle head shots at six feet, but the OP did say legally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daytona Posted July 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 hello chaps,thanks for your response to the issue, I already carry out rabbit disposal on the site but shooting birds doesn't seem to go down well.with most of the van owners even though they moan like hell about them The site management wont do anything about them they say that the vast amount of **** is not a health hazard.what are the regs regarding culling the geese out of season??? {if consented by site management} thanks,daytona. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 If the caravans are occupied then your options are limited as I doubt the guests will be too chuffed if someone turns up with a gun. Have you asked the management why they are reluctant to address the problem? They'll address it if revenue is lost due to people getting fed up of trailing through goose ****, but on the limited knowledge of the situation I would suggest they've left it too late, unless of course the geese turned up after the 'vans were occupied. Discreet lamping with a moderated .22rf after dark? If the geese are on the lake they would need to be retrieved after being shot. Dead geese floating around wont go down well with holiday makers and their children, no matter how fed up they are of stepping in ****. Best option in my opinion would be to let the management sort it; it's their problem. I would have though shooting them under the lamp would be illegal as far as I am aware only feral pigeon can be shot in such a way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckyshot Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 (edited) what are the regs regarding culling the geese out of season??? Canada geese at stated above can be shot all year round. Edited July 14, 2014 by Luckyshot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scolopax Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 Fuel Air bomb......I hate Caravans and caravan sites.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malantone Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 Fuel Air bomb......I hate Caravans and caravan sites.......... Nutter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daytona Posted July 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 sounds like a smashing chap, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisheruk Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 hello chaps,thanks for your response to the issue, I already carry out rabbit disposal on the site but shooting birds doesn't seem to go down well.with most of the van owners even though they moan like hell about them The site management wont do anything about them they say that the vast amount of **** is not a health hazard.what are the regs regarding culling the geese out of season??? {if consented by site management} thanks,daytona. It is perfectly clear and straight forward if the landowner wants them gone. The general licence gives the authority if the condition of the licence is met. Public health is a given. Two options Use a shotgun - remember no lead shot. Or use a firearm, but make sure you are conditioned for avian species or ALQ. Most effect is when you shoot them on the ground, my experience is that they come back more often if you shoot them in flight. You will only need to shoot one or two once or twice and the others will take the hint and clear off to a safer location. Then our wildfowling friends will be able to take pot shots at them in September for the fun of it. Early morning is the best time before the caravaners are up. 5.30am at this time of the year you shouldn't have too many spectators. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 I would have though shooting them under the lamp would be illegal as far as I am aware only feral pigeon can be shot in such a way. You could well be right; without looking it up I wouldn't know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berettacocker Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 steady on old son where did I say that, if it was down to me I`d be out with a loaf of bread and the old air rifle head shots at six feet, but the OP did say legally not you mate, only joking about the shoot or not to shoot out of usual season debate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anser2 Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 (edited) If the van owners do not want them shot and the site manager is not worried about them then what is the point in you worrying about shooting them. Sit back and enjoy watching them. Go against the wishes of the management or upset the van owners and you will be in serious risk of losing all your shooting on the site. Edited July 14, 2014 by anser2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezi bez Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 Contact your local environment agency and ask for an inspector to come out and see you about the goose **** problem. The management will do some thing then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEshooter Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 Fisheruk what's with the dig at wildfowlers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie10 Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 Fisheruk what's with the dig at wildfowlers? He is a vermin controller doesn't go shooting because he enjoys it or for food, but because God showed him his true path, to reduce vermin numbers for the good of man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEshooter Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 (edited) Ah I see. He must have 100% kill ratio and only take 20 yrd shots. The o mighty one Edited July 15, 2014 by SEshooter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 Contact your local environment agency and ask for an inspector to come out and see you about the goose **** problem. The management will do some thing then. Best advice yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 If the site owners don't care or are bird lovers you are stuffed. But.... If the GL conditions have been met they can be legally and permanently removed at any time of year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezi bez Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 Fisheruk dont knock it till you've tried it m8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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