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brace · 2011-02-28 21:45:41

Hi lads, This has probably been asked before, but can you shoot feral pigeons all year round? I know there is specific legislation for shooting wood pigeons, but does this differ for ferals? All comments appreciated! Brace

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Shooting feral pigeons?!

28-02-2011 9:45pm

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brace

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Hi lads,

This has probably been asked before, but can you shoot feral pigeons all year round?

I know there is specific legislation for shooting wood pigeons, but does this differ for ferals?

All comments appreciated!

Brace

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#2 28-02-2011 11:48pm

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AFAIK know you can:)

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#3 01-03-2011 12:06am

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I think it's only when they're damaging crops, they're some nuisance though when you're collecting your bag. Don't know about others but I wouldn't touch them with a fork.

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#4 01-03-2011 10:24am

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Under the derogation Feral Pigeons can be shot with shotgun or rifle if damaging crops or contaminating food storage.

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#5 01-03-2011 3:37pm

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Just don't confuse feral and racing pigeons. If they are snacking on crops, they're feral. If they're zooming by in a tight group, they are some ones property;)

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