VigenTigen Posted May 15 Report Share Posted May 15 Okay here goes… I have an air gun (BSA repeater), pigeons to shoot (they nest/roost in trees on my land) and a burning desire to (a) stop the little darlings defecating all over my garden furniture and (b) I’m a big fan of pigeon breast, although understand it needs to be consumed in moderation. Would like to tap into the vast experience/knowledge out there to help point me in the right direction and start off on the right foot (and not shoot it!) My only plea is, please be gentle with me as my ego can only stand so much ridicule… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoli 12 guage Posted May 15 Report Share Posted May 15 (edited) not wanting to urinate on you chips bud BUT if i were you i'd have a butchers at GL42 either on the BASC or GOV.UK website before Kwiss Packman kicks your front door in. welcome aboard btw Edited May 15 by Zoli 12 guage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinj Posted May 15 Report Share Posted May 15 Airgun law UK – what you can shoot in your garden – Sunderland Airguns I can't vouch for it's accuracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbob Posted May 16 Report Share Posted May 16 Hello and welcome mate i dont think you can eat enough pigeon breasts to do you any harm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VigenTigen Posted May 16 Author Report Share Posted May 16 19 hours ago, martinj said: Airgun law UK – what you can shoot in your garden – Sunderland Airguns I can't vouch for it's accuracy An interesting read. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VigenTigen Posted May 16 Author Report Share Posted May 16 (edited) 20 hours ago, Zoli 12 guage said: not wanting to urinate on you chips bud BUT if i were you i'd have a butchers at GL42 either on the BASC or GOV.UK website before Kwiss Packman kicks your front door in. welcome aboard btw Thanks for the welcome and pointers which I will definitely look into. Edited May 16 by VigenTigen typo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Boggy Posted May 19 Report Share Posted May 19 On 16/05/2024 at 10:22, Bigbob said: Hello and welcome mate i dont think you can eat enough pigeon breasts to do you any harm Welcome to pigeon watch. There used to be a theory doing the rounds that too much pigeon is bad for you, but probably an old wive`s tale. I have eaten pigeon sometimes twice a week for more years than I remember and I`m still here after 65 years of shooting them, so they cannot do you too much harm. Interesting that the link from Sunderland Airguns quotes the GL43 regarding crop damage. I suppose you could argue that if they are eating your garden cabbages etc, then it`s OK to shoot them. I personally wouldn`t shoot them in the garden and like to see them about, but perhaps someone with a big garden or small holding, then that`s a different matter. That link also correctly mentions a backstop as it`s illegal for pellets to travel beyond your own boundary. OB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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