festa 206 Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 hi lads i was talking to a pest tec the other day who was telling my about a job he had coming up (trapping foxes) i asked him how he was going to dispatch it when if he caught it he said with an air rifle .... i dont think an air rifle would kill it humanely without causing undue distress it then got me thinking is it legal ? cheers gary Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dave1979 77 Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 i think it is legal..but it isnt practical..he should have more sense!!!! a 410 would be better for the job!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lewismac1 1 Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 Here we go again Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bignoel 14 Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 it is not illeagal close quarters point blank .to take a shot at a free running fox is illeagal to maim any animal ,i used to dispatch fox regular in cage traps but now have my 22 rimmi opend for this . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
festa 206 Posted August 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 (edited) not a problem with a 22 rimminmate but this guy is gonna use a bsa lightening 12flb i dont think an air rifle would kill it out right with 1 shot Edited August 23, 2009 by festa Quote Link to post Share on other sites
festa 206 Posted August 31, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 not a problem with a 22 rimminmate but this guy is gonna use a bsa lightening 12flb i dont think an air rifle would kill it out right with 1 shot Are you sure its not FAC ? nah mate its defo 12ftp bsa lightining Quote Link to post Share on other sites
victor 10 Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 knock it on the head, just dont brag or do use a air gun and also dont brag. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Malt 379 Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 It will kill it. legal limit air rifles (sadly) regularly kill humans in accidents, so they will cleanly kill foxes at point blank range if you know what you're doing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Haystack 11 Posted September 4, 2009 Report Share Posted September 4, 2009 As above, at point blank range a .22 12ft/lb will happily kill a fox. Don't believe me? next fox you shooting, take it's carcass and shoot it in the head - it goes in fine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bucky 11 Posted September 4, 2009 Report Share Posted September 4, 2009 this might be a silly question, but if it is legal then why cant we go out with an air rife with the dogs flushing foxes and still be within the law, woud that be legal, honest question i dont know the ins and outs so just interested Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lilpip1234 62 Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 22 airgun at legal limit will put the little blighter away no problem Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JordKil 0 Posted September 17, 2009 Report Share Posted September 17, 2009 this might be a silly question, but if it is legal then why cant we go out with an air rife with the dogs flushing foxes and still be within the law, woud that be legal, honest question i dont know the ins and outs so just interested Dont say anywhere that you cannae. Be pretty hard to land a perfect head shot on a bolting fox though wouldnt it? Hit it anywhere else and it'll either be mamed or dog meat. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
events co-ordinator 353 Posted September 17, 2009 Report Share Posted September 17, 2009 this might be a silly question, but if it is legal then why cant we go out with an air rife with the dogs flushing foxes and still be within the law, woud that be legal, honest question i dont know the ins and outs so just interested Dont say anywhere that you cannae. Be pretty hard to land a perfect head shot on a bolting fox though wouldnt it? Hit it anywhere else and it'll either be mamed or dog meat. In reply to bucky you live in Scotland and the protection of wild mammals (Scotland) act states that when flushed by dogs they should be killed by a shotgun firearm or bird of prey. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Barrie 1,325 Posted September 21, 2009 Report Share Posted September 21, 2009 The "Code of Good Practice" associated with the Governmemt's "Code of Conduct for Terrierwork" clearly states that... - A rifle should not be used to shoot a running fox. Always use an appropriate shotgun and ammunition (see below). A fox bolted in open country may stop and look back after running a short distance. It may be prudent to have a centre-fire rifle available for this eventuality but always ensure that the shot is safe. Air rifles are unsuitable for fox control and .22 rim fire rifles should only be used at short ranges up to 30 metres. - Results from research show that the use of a 12 bore shotgun with No 1(3.6mm) or No 3 (3.3mm) shot at twenty and thirty yards results in more than 90% instant kills or humanely dispatched animals. I hope this helps. Kindest Regards - Barrie Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bignoel 14 Posted September 21, 2009 Report Share Posted September 21, 2009 Air rifles are unsuitable for fox control and .22 rim fire rifles should only be used at short ranges up to 30 metres. it is legal to point blank shoot a fox in a cage trap or else my fao is in trouble . but to take pot shots at free runing or flushed foxe's is a no no . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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