Musttryharder Posted August 31, 2020 Report Share Posted August 31, 2020 Hi, i was looking for a bit of advice. I own 12 acres of commercial woodland surrounded by deer fence. I have a grant with a condition where I have to control pests to the trees. I have a air gun license, SGC and FAC for the land in place for 18 months without issue. Recently I have been getting roe deer inside the fence and I should get them culled but I’m not licensed for any calibres suitable for deer. I’m a member of a club as well and I was thinking about getting into full bore and was thinking of putting in a variation to cover club use and deer control on my land. I talked to a guy who controls deer and he looked at the land and thought it was ok for .243 / .308 but he’s been up a few times and seen the deer but nowhere he could get a shot so I think he’s not that keen as it may take a long time and he’s got easier places to work. I’m in Scotland. Any thoughts on the likely response from the Police on this? It seems reasonable to me thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalkedUp Posted August 31, 2020 Report Share Posted August 31, 2020 Should be no problem, in fact I would be astounded if there was not good reason between the club and the deer. I got my .308 on initial grant. My advice would be to go for .243 first however, if your problem is just with roe and you don’t see yourself as likely to go out on the hills etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuddster Posted August 31, 2020 Report Share Posted August 31, 2020 is .223 still the minimum for deer in Scotland-might be an option as the ground is fairly compact? f. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted September 1, 2020 Report Share Posted September 1, 2020 7 hours ago, Fuddster said: is .223 still the minimum for deer in Scotland-might be an option as the ground is fairly compact? f. 222 called the hand of God up there. Taken plenty of Roe. They must be softer than Southern Roe... which apparently need a .240 minimum 🙄. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalkedUp Posted September 1, 2020 Report Share Posted September 1, 2020 North coast of Scotland is near the northern limit of their range, perhaps the average size of beast is smaller? Alternatively it is another example of our archaic and bizarre firearms regulations... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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