Canada Geese On My Permission??

[B unit 5]

There's some Canada geese appear on my permission and just wondering what the law is on shooting these and also if a weirach in 1.77 form is capable more to the point!

[Ideation 8,216]

Probably come back to breed now. If you can get as close to your as we can get to the ones that come onto our shoot ponds to breed. . . . then an air rifle will do the job. But unless they are causing bother. Why now?

[B unit 5]

I didn't mean now mate just so I no in future thanks, what are they like for eating have you ever tried it??

[Ideation 8,216]

Like most geese, young ones taste better.

[scissorman 13]

I didn't mean now mate just so I no in future thanks, what are they like for eating have you ever tried it??

Imagine shooting a second world war german boot then cooking it for several hours in a bucket of p***!!! Thats them cooked. Don't waste your time or energy on prep or cooking.

[c side 21]

really .................?

[moxy 617]

http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/Images/canadageese_tcm6-4547.pdf

http://publications.naturalengland.org.uk/file/82020

 

Make of it what you will. I will keep looking but it seems a grey area. I may have overlooked something so welcome anybody in the know to comment and post a link.

[hunter100t 56]

Just been talking to someone i know, and the general licence is fine with obvious restrictions, sssi's, wetlands, public places,etc. this is part of the email that was sent.

 

Permitted all year round in england and wales on the appropriate general licences.

And during the open season in scotland and northern ireland.

 

This can be an effective legal control technique. especially in rural areas. In most urban areas, shooting will not be possible because of public safety considerations.

 

basically you can shoot CG's under general licence.

 

The purpose for which this general licence applies

1. subject to paragraph 2 and a licence conditions, This licence is granted to 1 prevent serious damage to livestock,foodstuffs for livestock, crops,vegitables,fruit growing,timber,fisheries or inland water

2. Prevent the spread of disease.

 

You do have to be aware of the restrictions of the use of lead shot in wetlands.

And you need extra permission to carry out any shooting on a scheduled sssi, site of special scientific interest.

 

 

Hope this helps B unit

 

atb phil

[moxy 617]

Phil. Thanks for the heads up but you have just replicated what is stated in the above links.

 

Is an air rifle accepted method of control.

 

Atvb

[hunter100t 56]

Sorry moxy, Right, my contact has just told me that on the licence itself it mentions specifically the use of semi auto shotguns due to the welfare of the animal, and the reduced risk of wounding, So no, Air rifles dont come into it at all.

 

atb phil

Edited May 16, 2013 by hunter100t

[moxy 617]

where have you deciphered that from phil?

 

Could you please highlight which link.

 

I couldn't find that anywhere only prohibited things such as expanding ammo etc

 

Cheers. Mick

[hunter100t 56]

Its what i have just been told over the phone by someone that works at natural england, They read it straight off the licence that they give upon application, and then granted the licence. I wonder if it was a wetlands licence ? Dont want to ring back, feel like a nuisance, will ask when i see them later.

 

atb phil

[moxy 617]

When I get the time I will sift through the guidelines etc but I have looked and can't find a list of permissible shooting methods. Only the odd exclusions relating to firearms.

 

I just think it needs clarifying in B & W. and not on the back of here say. No offence intended and thanks for your efforts.

 

I have plenty of geese to go at on land I work but have always wondered the legality as far as air rifles and FAC goes. As not being a SGC holder.

As with everything I like to do the asking first and not when it's too late.

 

Atb

[hunter100t 56]

I am wondering if i have left it to late mick myself over time !!

 

atb phil

[B unit 5]

Cheers lads some helpful advice , so it's sounding like air rifle not appropriate tho