Greyman 33,169 Posted yesterday at 12:07 Report Share Posted yesterday at 12:07 What is the protection status of cormorants on inland waters I know some round here shoot shit out of them and I know some with a ticket for a certain amount to cull each year etc but was wondering if an old boy and an old dog were walking along a canal and one popped up nearby with a lovely fish in its mouth and the old fella just happened to have a lovely yew catty in his hand with an 8 mm ball bearing in the pouch and in an instant faster than the speed of light without a moment to process his thoughts drew and fired killing said cormorant stone dead with an absolutely incredible head shot, would that be classed as illegal or one of the best shots and kills of his entire life, was just asking for a mate 1 9 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TOMO 30,036 Posted yesterday at 12:13 Report Share Posted yesterday at 12:13 Lol...all birds are protected.... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greyman 33,169 Posted yesterday at 12:21 Author Report Share Posted yesterday at 12:21 6 minutes ago, TOMO said: Lol...all birds are protected.... Cheers for that I,ll tell him lol 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel cain 50,356 Posted yesterday at 15:26 Report Share Posted yesterday at 15:26 need to apply for the correct license...that will only allow you to shoot a certain number...3/10 per season... I look about first and take my chances,I will kill them all on sight,along with gosanders and otters...by whatever means.. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel cain 50,356 Posted yesterday at 15:45 Report Share Posted yesterday at 15:45 I've been told that you can, catch them using dead roach,popped up ,just below the surface on poly balls on a good wire trace with trebles,tied to a length of strong cord fixed to a weight, attach a rope to the weight..they dive down ,grab the bait then come to the surface to swallow,you then handline them in,and give them a whack with a 20 Oz hammer.. apparently it's best too,stay there,on the bank,don't leave them over night or unattended for obvious reasons 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greyman 33,169 Posted yesterday at 15:55 Author Report Share Posted yesterday at 15:55 I,m not looking to kill one but was just wondering after a conversation this morning Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WILF 51,969 Posted yesterday at 19:44 Report Share Posted yesterday at 19:44 7 hours ago, TOMO said: Lol...all birds are protected.... Except on a fenced and gated private syndicate in the close season when I was once told certain individuals walked about with a rifle and leathered f**k out of said pests ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TOMO 30,036 Posted yesterday at 20:18 Report Share Posted yesterday at 20:18 Next question....are they good eating... 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waltjnr 8,398 Posted 4 hours ago Report Share Posted 4 hours ago 22 hours ago, TOMO said: Next question....are they good eating... Bit like fishy chicken ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bendigo 1,674 Posted 3 hours ago Report Share Posted 3 hours ago 1 hour ago, waltjnr said: Bit like fishy chicken ! Like a cross between swan and a carp Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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