Thread: gooses

Originally Posted by uk_exile

Legally ok as got DOC small game permit that allows use of .22 rim-fire rifle, .22 hornet or shotgun & because Canada are not game birds its all good. That's doesn't apply to lake ellesmere though, need a special permit for there & shotgun with steel only.

id be very careful using any .22 near any body of water on geese.ricochet better than even chance .power to kill ratio -youd be very suprised just how much force is required to down a fully fledged canada:BTW shooting on the water may be technically legal but amongst the goose shooting fanatics its not the done thing and to evcen present with one may well see a reaction similar to the look of a lab owner as doris leaves a pile on the bremworth carpet having scoffed sundays roast!
I can assure you ive always specifically asked DOC for permit to shoot geese on ellesemere -not just a small game one and have had it specifically issued for that.likewise fewral geese though sometimes both are combined .
In light of current FAL controversies and in order to avoid potential difficulty i'd recommend you contact DOC again re the specifics of using .22 or variants therof on canada geese in Ashburton lakes district.lastly -do not underestimate the scouting powerds of a canada goose -99.9%of time theylldetect you before you can set up to take em ands youd be bloody suprised what happens next -thats why most gooseshooters oftern have large square foreheads with receeding hairlines -exasperated forehead slapswith tearing out precious lumps of what little hair is left as mr goose rockets for the sky alerting all and sundry whanau for kms around.

Originally Posted by kotuku

id be very careful using any .22 near any body of water on geese.ricochet better than even chance .power to kill ratio -youd be very suprised just how much force is required to down a fully fledged canada:BTW shooting on the water may be technically legal but amongst the goose shooting fanatics its not the done thing and to evcen present with one may well see a reaction similar to the look of a lab owner as doris leaves a pile on the bremworth carpet having scoffed sundays roast!
I can assure you ive always specifically asked DOC for permit to shoot geese on ellesemere -not just a small game one and have had it specifically issued for that.likewise fewral geese though sometimes both are combined .
In light of current FAL controversies and in order to avoid potential difficulty i'd recommend you contact DOC again re the specifics of using .22 or variants therof on canada geese in Ashburton lakes district.lastly -do not underestimate the scouting powerds of a canada goose -99.9%of time theylldetect you before you can set up to take em ands youd be bloody suprised what happens next -thats why most gooseshooters oftern have large square foreheads with receeding hairlines -exasperated forehead slapswith tearing out precious lumps of what little hair is left as mr goose rockets for the sky alerting all and sundry whanau for kms around.

Understood. I'll check with DOC about method specifics. Have asked before and no special permit for location (unlike Ellesmere), small game permit was enough.
I'd be taking them on water or land. Would be head or neck shots too as not sure a 22 would be enough for a body shot.
Anyone would have to be a fool to fire a .22 at a flying bird as projectile travels 1.5km+