Hoolit 2 Posted May 2, 2010 Report Share Posted May 2, 2010 When out on a wee wander round one of the parcels of land I look after doing a bit dog training I spoted a roe buck with what i first thought was a deformed head this poor animal had a what looks to me a crossbow bolt in his head it seems to have gone through his head just behind his left ear and exits a good bit above left his eye he was eating away when i saw him then took fright as the dog came out of cover . The buck seems fine otherwise so this makes me think the crossbow bolt has only gone through the thin flesh on top of his skull and not done any lasting damage. We went out last light yesterday and again this morning no sign of him. I have now found out who the clown is using this weapon and intend to see if it fits where the sun dont shine . Ps I thought crossbows were illegal in Scotland. Hoolit Quote Link to post
ross16689 1 Posted May 2, 2010 Report Share Posted May 2, 2010 (edited) Crossbows are illegal through the whole of the uk! And have been for a good few years! Either give the clown a good kicking or tell you're local wildlife officer- I've had to pull crossbow bolts out of deer and lambs before now. not pleasant. Edit to say I meant illegal for hunting not just in general-should'e worded it better. Edited May 2, 2010 by ross16689 Quote Link to post
FightTheBan 1,147 Posted May 2, 2010 Report Share Posted May 2, 2010 I hate out wildlife crime officer with a feckin passion. But in instances like this I wouldnt hesitate to report the guy - it least it keeps the tosser in a job. FTB Quote Link to post
CharlieT 32 Posted May 2, 2010 Report Share Posted May 2, 2010 I think you will find they are not illegal in the UK. They are however illegal to use for hunting. Quote Link to post
events co-ordinator 353 Posted May 2, 2010 Report Share Posted May 2, 2010 At least the wildlife liason officer might actually do the job hes paid to do investigate CRIME!not just listen to the SS pca or seize copies of the countrymans weekly. Quote Link to post
FightTheBan 1,147 Posted May 2, 2010 Report Share Posted May 2, 2010 At least the wildlife liason officer might actually do the job hes paid to do investigate CRIME!not just listen to the SS pca or seize copies of the countrymans weekly. No they dont. Its complete job creation at the highest order. FTB Quote Link to post
Rake aboot 4,929 Posted May 4, 2010 Report Share Posted May 4, 2010 Where aboot was this mate?? Bang out off order.. Does not help that the Idiots at East fortune market and the like will sell crossbows to any arsehole with the cash.. Quote Link to post
Hoolit 2 Posted May 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2010 Where aboot was this mate?? Bang out off order.. Does not help that the Idiots at East fortune market and the like will sell crossbows to any arsehole with the cash.. Hi Rakeaboot this was in West Lothian I have since dealt with this balloon and his pals they wont try that again . I didnt know they sold crossbows at East Fortune market . Sadly i still cant find any sign of the buck although a guy who stalks locally thinks he saw it on Monday and it seemed fine. Guid health Hoolit Quote Link to post
SNAP SHOT 194 Posted May 4, 2010 Report Share Posted May 4, 2010 No fooking brains some people.... bet its some numptie with a rambo fascination, i'd personally see how he would like to be shot with the fooking thing.... Snap. Quote Link to post
Mastiff 7 Posted May 4, 2010 Report Share Posted May 4, 2010 No fooking brains some people.... bet its some numptie with a rambo fascination, i'd personally see how he would like to be shot with the fooking thing.... Snap. I used to have xbows for targets, he wouldn't like that at all Snap Quote Link to post
waidmann 105 Posted May 6, 2010 Report Share Posted May 6, 2010 When out on a wee wander round one of the parcels of land I look after doing a bit dog training I spoted a roe buck with what i first thought was a deformed head this poor animal had a what looks to me a crossbow bolt in his head it seems to have gone through his head just behind his left ear and exits a good bit above left his eye he was eating away when i saw him then took fright as the dog came out of cover . The buck seems fine otherwise so this makes me think the crossbow bolt has only gone through the thin flesh on top of his skull and not done any lasting damage. We went out last light yesterday and again this morning no sign of him. I have now found out who the clown is using this weapon and intend to see if it fits where the sun dont shine . Ps I thought crossbows were illegal in Scotland. Hoolit good to hear you have sorted it out bud that buck MAY be lucky enough not to die a slow and painfull death by maggots/infection if it heals before it gets too warm. i'm not sure why you would want to stick the crossbow in the midlands though well done, waidmann Quote Link to post
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