Posted: 4/18/2006 6:27:19 PM EDT
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Hello Everyone, I have been expending large amounts of pyrotechnics, in order to deter the local goose population from my nesting on property, and my neighbors are beginning to get upset w/ me. So, I thought I would ask my friendly arfcom'ers if they have any suggestions for an effective yet quieter solution. I was thinking that airsoft might work, and also provide me with a little gratification, but I haven't seen any airsoft weapons that were effective past 50 yards. I have an Beeman .177 pellet rifle but I really don't want to kill these walking Thanksgving dinners, but rather just let them know that their presence is unwanted. Does anybody know if they make rubber .177 caliber pellets? Or would a bean bag round from the ole 870 be just what the doctor ordered? Any suggestions would be appreciated........well, except for the usual claymore suggestions.  Accountant |
A moat won't work because water is the current attractant. Trip wires, hmmm......an electric fence might work, but I want to do this w/ existing materials onhand. Claymores would be too loud.........and how would I explain the mushroom cloud of feathers over the neighborhood? 
If I see Bond at the local Wal-Mart, I will ask if he can loan me a set. 
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Now that's a good idea. I will have to look into a painball gun.
The only problem w/ that solution is where do I find a pair of swans? Also, I like the ducks and want them to stay but the geese need to go. |
I'd be happy to come over and blast them off the face of the earth, but would have to wait till Sept. That seems to be the only final answer to eliminating sky carp. This might be a problem if you are in the city or a subdivision. How many geese do you have? If there is enough to pose a health hazard there might be other options. |
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Your BB gun to the body wont really do anything to them. Just dont hit them in the head. I can speak first hand on that. That will drop them down. Hitting them in the body really doesn't do a whole lot. I have blasted them at 30-40 yards with 3" mags out of a 12ga (BB and BBB shot) and it just ruffled a few feathers, but it only takes one pellet to the head to bring them down. I would go for the paintball gun. That would be hilarious to have some pink and blue spotted geese around. |
It would probably fall under "Wildlife Harrassment" like spotlighting deer. I'm sure someone else would call the police about a bunch of painted geese! I did know a man who bred swans (that is how I knew they would run off geese),I'll see if I can find him (I think he moved away). He sold them to golf courses,so you might call a local course and ask them if they know where to get a pair. |
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Put the paintballs in the freezer first. you could try calling fish and game, or something along those lines and get a permit to kill them as pests. I knew someone with a cedar home and woodpeckers were tearing it up. They got a permit from the state to exterminate them as pests, and they are a protected species. |