Pigeon Shredder. Posted February 21, 2019 Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 Well it’s that time of the year and the Canada’s are pairing up on two of my permissions, had 1pair off of both in the last week so it looks like a busy time ahead. Anyone else into them yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigeon Shredder. Posted February 22, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2019 50 to 60 on the field NEXT to my permission today, although one did make his way onto the lake and was immediately removed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldfish Posted February 22, 2019 Report Share Posted February 22, 2019 .243 sorts them out, shot about 30 so far, just cant find a use for them other than fox bait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cragman Posted February 22, 2019 Report Share Posted February 22, 2019 On them this week and a few go in the stink pit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old melv Posted February 23, 2019 Report Share Posted February 23, 2019 I will be on them soon .223 does the job fox bait for mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motty Posted February 24, 2019 Report Share Posted February 24, 2019 On 22/02/2019 at 21:14, Goldfish said: .243 sorts them out, shot about 30 so far, just cant find a use for them other than fox bait On 22/02/2019 at 21:14, Goldfish said: .243 sorts them out, shot about 30 so far, just cant find a use for them other than fox bait Try eating them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamch Posted February 24, 2019 Report Share Posted February 24, 2019 On 22/02/2019 at 21:14, Goldfish said: .243 sorts them out, shot about 30 so far, just cant find a use for them other than fox bait So why bother shoot them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-G Posted February 24, 2019 Report Share Posted February 24, 2019 10 minutes ago, grahamch said: So why bother shoot them? Wrong forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewluke Posted February 24, 2019 Report Share Posted February 24, 2019 did you try to shoot them during the wildfowling season?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisheruk Posted February 24, 2019 Report Share Posted February 24, 2019 We shot one of three a month ago on a golf course where they have been in plague proportions in the past. The other two haven’t been back, but if they come back to speculate for a nest site, they will have to be moved on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strimmer_13 Posted February 25, 2019 Report Share Posted February 25, 2019 16 hours ago, motty said: Try eating them! Lovely fried in garlic and chilli oil. Or cut small in a stir fry 👍 16 hours ago, Dave-G said: Wrong forum. 😂 Post of the year 16 hours ago, grahamch said: So why bother shoot them? Sorry i wasnt being a **** above, just this has been posted in the vermin control section not wildfowling, so kinda self explanatory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigeon Shredder. Posted February 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2019 18 hours ago, andrewluke said: did you try to shoot them during the wildfowling season?? Didn’t try, l shot loads, and continue to do so thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewluke Posted February 25, 2019 Report Share Posted February 25, 2019 1 minute ago, Pigeon Shredder. said: Didn’t try, l shot loads, and continue to do so thanks. much more fun when they are pairing up and even more when they have goslings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigeon Shredder. Posted February 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2019 And next we can look into the breeding seasons of Rabbits, Foxes, Pigeons, Squirrels, Muntjacs, Corvids etc, making sure nothing is orphaned along the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh man Posted February 25, 2019 Report Share Posted February 25, 2019 4 hours ago, strimmer_13 said: Lovely fried in garlic and chilli oil. Or cut small in a stir fry 👍 30 should produce a fair bit of stir fry , ☺️ On 22/02/2019 at 21:14, Goldfish said: .243 sorts them out, shot about 30 so far, just cant find a use for them other than fox bait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewluke Posted February 25, 2019 Report Share Posted February 25, 2019 2 hours ago, Pigeon Shredder. said: And next we can look into the breeding seasons of Rabbits, Foxes, Pigeons, Squirrels, Muntjacs, Corvids etc, making sure nothing is orphaned along the way. do what you want Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigeon Shredder. Posted February 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2019 1 hour ago, andrewluke said: do what you want That’ll be it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6.5x55SE Posted February 25, 2019 Report Share Posted February 25, 2019 3 hours ago, Pigeon Shredder. said: And next we can look into the breeding seasons of Rabbits, Foxes, Pigeons, Squirrels, Muntjacs, Corvids etc, making sure nothing is orphaned along the way. Canada Geese are not classed as Vermin and neither are Muntjac. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenholland Posted February 25, 2019 Report Share Posted February 25, 2019 cut up into small chunks with your mixed veg bung it in the slow cooker, job done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshAndy Posted February 25, 2019 Report Share Posted February 25, 2019 1 hour ago, 6.5x55SE said: Canada Geese are not classed as Vermin and neither are Muntjac. Invasive, non native species. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie10 Posted February 26, 2019 Report Share Posted February 26, 2019 14 hours ago, Pigeon Shredder. said: That’ll be it. So why are you on here advertising that you are killing Geese that you have no idea what to do with them? When they are pairing up they are at their most vulnerable. You'll be trotting out the cook them with a brick recipe next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rewulf Posted February 26, 2019 Report Share Posted February 26, 2019 4 minutes ago, Richie10 said: So why are you on here advertising that you are killing Geese that you have no idea what to do with them? When they are pairing up they are at their most vulnerable. You'll be trotting out the cook them with a brick recipe next. You can shoot Canadas all year round under the GL if they are causing a health or safety problem, you dont HAVE to do anything with them. If the man has been asked to remove them, and its legal to do so, thats it, job done. This section is vermin control, if it offends you, dont read it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie10 Posted February 26, 2019 Report Share Posted February 26, 2019 4 hours ago, Rewulf said: You can shoot Canadas all year round under the GL if they are causing a health or safety problem, you dont HAVE to do anything with them. If the man has been asked to remove them, and its legal to do so, thats it, job done. This section is vermin control, if it offends you, dont read it. I am fully aware of the legalities around Canada geese and their control. The poster has come on to here to tell us he has started shooting them outside of the traditional fowling season, I suspect that he is advertising this to get some sort of recognition. If you come on a forum you will have people that will agree and that don't agree. If you make something public then expect both opinions, for someone to kill a perfectly good eating bird to let rot, then don't advertise it and hide behind the GL as an excuse. You will get a similar response to shooting pigeons and leaving them to rot in the standing crops. If people can't take other peoples thoughts on this then don't post the fact and tell only your friends for pats on the back. Also never heard of Muntjac being referred to as vermin either. It seems difference of opinion offends you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewluke Posted February 26, 2019 Report Share Posted February 26, 2019 15 minutes ago, Richie10 said: I am fully aware of the legalities around Canada geese and their control. The poster has come on to here to tell us he has started shooting them outside of the traditional fowling season, I suspect that he is advertising this to get some sort of recognition. If you come on a forum you will have people that will agree and that don't agree. If you make something public then expect both opinions, for someone to kill a perfectly good eating bird to let rot, then don't advertise it and hide behind the GL as an excuse. You will get a similar response to shooting pigeons and leaving them to rot in the standing crops. If people can't take other peoples thoughts on this then don't post the fact and tell only your friends for pats on the back. Also never heard of Muntjac being referred to as vermin either. It seems difference of opinion offends you. i agree,OP was waiting for reaction?the OP posted on the 21st feb, season ended on 20th feb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rewulf Posted February 26, 2019 Report Share Posted February 26, 2019 10 minutes ago, Richie10 said: I am fully aware of the legalities around Canada geese and their control. The poster has come on to here to tell us he has started shooting them outside of the traditional fowling season, I suspect that he is advertising this to get some sort of recognition. If you come on a forum you will have people that will agree and that don't agree. Youve just said it right there, he is controlling them as a pest species, he is not 'fowling' and from what Ive read of his posts before , I dont believe he is seeking 'recognition' Ive been asked several times to 'remove' Canadas that were fouling a cricket pitch, literally 100s of them , the pitch was un usable because of it, I declined due to the proximity to a busy footpath, but if I had done it , what was I supposed to do , eat them all ? 15 minutes ago, Richie10 said: If you make something public then expect both opinions, for someone to kill a perfectly good eating bird to let rot, then don't advertise it and hide behind the GL as an excuse. That is most definitely a matter of opinion. 15 minutes ago, Richie10 said: You will get a similar response to shooting pigeons and leaving them to rot in the standing crops. Again, what has that to do with pest control ? If you are clearing rats, do you have to eat them too ? 16 minutes ago, Richie10 said: Also never heard of Muntjac being referred to as vermin either. It seems difference of opinion offends you. Although muntjac is sought after meat, they can be a pest, you dont actually have to eat everything you shoot ! I can shoot 20 rabbits a night, I can give as many away as I can, but I dont really care for it myself, so what am I supposed to do , not shoot them ? They are digging holes all over my clay ground, people have tripped, my farmers want them off their crops, Ill tell them Ill only shoot the odd one shall I ? Its not about being offended by 'waste' , in the field , nothing is wasted, again this section of the forum is about vermin, and their removal, leave the moral arguments at the door. 3 minutes ago, andrewluke said: i agree,OP was waiting for reaction?the OP posted on the 21st feb, season ended on 20th feb As above, its got nothing to do with the season, it they are causing a nuisance , they can be culled all year round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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