adam scott 1 Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 out shooting for rabbits and pigeons this morning and a muntjack bolted straight across my path, i did not raise my gun as i am not sure what the rules are on shooting them this time of year in England. can anyone advise please? Quote Link to post
Richie10 345 Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 out shooting for rabbits and pigeons this morning and a muntjack bolted straight across my path, i did not raise my gun as i am not sure what the rules are on shooting them this time of year in England. can anyone advise please? You can shoot them all year round with a suitable calibre. A shotgun not being one of them. Quote Link to post
adam scott 1 Posted February 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 i'm sure a 12 gauge shotgun with 5 shot cartridges in it would suffice at 10 yards. but thank you for the advice. Quote Link to post
Guest john5 Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 old bill would not take your view of 5 shot being good enough suitable caliber is the optimum word Quote Link to post
Malt 379 Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 I'm not a shooter, but I'm sure I read that there are certain conditions that allow the shooting of deer with a shotgun.. Quote Link to post
bullmastiff 615 Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 I haven't read section 7 of the Deer Act 1991 so don't know all the relevant info but would definately require reading before you have a go at a deer with a Shotgun.... Cut from shootinglaw.co.uk "In certain, limited circumstances (where serious damage is being caused) it is of course legal to use a shotgun. S.7 of the Deer Act 1991 provides that it must not be less than a 12 bore. It may only be used by the occupier of the land and other specific categories of person when damage is being done by deer of the same species that are being shot. For example, it would not be legal to shoot roe with a shotgun if the serious damage was being inflicted by muntjac. As to ammunition for the shotgun, this must either be rifled slug of not less than 22.68 grammes (350 grains) (FAC Holders only, AAA shot or greater." Hopes this helps a bit. 1 Quote Link to post
Malt 379 Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 I haven't read section 7 of the Deer Act 1991 so don't know all the relevant info but would definately require reading before you have a go at a deer with a Shotgun.... Cut from shootinglaw.co.uk "In certain, limited circumstances (where serious damage is being caused) it is of course legal to use a shotgun. S.7 of the Deer Act 1991 provides that it must not be less than a 12 bore. It may only be used by the occupier of the land and other specific categories of person when damage is being done by deer of the same species that are being shot. For example, it would not be legal to shoot roe with a shotgun if the serious damage was being inflicted by muntjac. As to ammunition for the shotgun, this must either be rifled slug of not less than 22.68 grammes (350 grains) (FAC Holders only, AAA shot or greater." Hopes this helps a bit. That's the one.. Quote Link to post
adam scott 1 Posted February 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 helps no end thank you very much for your positive input. i would use a slug, but if memory serves i think you may have to have a fire arms license for that type of cartridge. i don't think that I'll be shooting them any time soon. i have only seen one on the land in 3 years, so i don't think it would have done too much damage. nice to c tho. didn't have enough time to shoot it with the camera so apologies. thanks for the help. Quote Link to post
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