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I've googled this NG for old posts on this subject and although I see a
*LOT* of discussion, I see no meat. Just how *DO* you "control" them. I wanna kill 'em! - legally. -- Reply address is spamtrapped. Remove theobvious for valid e-mail address |
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"Paul King" wrote in message s.com... I've googled this NG for old posts on this subject and although I see a *LOT* of discussion, I see no meat. Just how *DO* you "control" them. I wanna kill 'em! - legally. -- Reply address is spamtrapped. Remove theobvious for valid e-mail address Shoot em with a gun! Get a cheap 22 air rifle for about £40 and away you go...legal as you like as long as you follow the rules pertaining to air guns. My bosses father shot at one from his bedroom window as it sat in a tree on his property. A few hours later he was looking out of the same window a he saw the squirrel again, so he took aim and shot at it and was very pleased to see it fall from the branch. Later that day, a knock at the door... Evening all...do you own an air rifle sir? Yes officer Did you shoot a squirrel earlier today? Yes officer, and I saw it fall from the tree dead! I see sir, well it fell from the tree as you say and landed at the feet of an RSPCA officer that had been called by a member of the public to aid a squirrel that seemed to be injured and was stuck up a tree! I see officer May I see the gun sir Yes officer All seems in order sir.....good evening |
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from "Peter Crosland" contains these words: http://www.trap-man.com/ has a very good selection. But remember - it is illegal to release trapped grey squirrels back into the wild. -- Rusty Open the creaking gate to make a horrid.squeak, then lower the foobar. http://www.users.zetnet.co.uk/hi-fi/ |
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On Sat, 10 Apr 2004 11:15:09 +0100, Inge Jones
wrote: In article , says... The message from "Peter Crosland" contains these words: http://www.trap-man.com/ has a very good selection. But remember - it is illegal to release trapped grey squirrels back into the wild. And I am not keen on the descriptions I have read of the recommended way of killing. It looks like not only could it be difficult to acheive painlessly in the hands of an inexperienced or nervous person, but surely if you're not quick enough the squirrel could either chew his way out of the sack or turn and nip your fingers while you're trying to hold it closed. What would be better is a storage case that doubles as a chloroform chamber, with a system of chlorform or nitrous oxide in vials that only get broken when you close a hatch, so they're fairly safe to use. You put the cage containing the squirrel into the case, close it and the gas gently puts the squirrel to sleep. Then when he's asleep, you fill the whole assembly with water, releasing an opening at arms length so you don't get gassed; after half an hour you have a definitely dead squirrel. Arsehole. Himmler would have been proud of you. -- To avoid grizzlies, the Alaska Department of Fish & Game advises hikers to wear noisy little bells on clothes and carry pepper spray. Also watch for signs of activity: Black bear scat is smaller and contains berries; grizzly scat has little bells in it and smells like pepper. |
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"gitfinger" wrote in message ... "Paul King" wrote in message s.com... I've googled this NG for old posts on this subject and although I see a *LOT* of discussion, I see no meat. Just how *DO* you "control" them. I wanna kill 'em! - legally. -- Reply address is spamtrapped. Remove theobvious for valid e-mail address Shoot em with a gun! Get a cheap 22 air rifle for about £40 and away you go...legal as you like as long as you follow the rules pertaining to air guns. My bosses father shot at one from his bedroom window as it sat in a tree on his property. A few hours later he was looking out of the same window a he saw the squirrel again, so he took aim and shot at it and was very pleased to see it fall from the branch. Later that day, a knock at the door... Evening all...do you own an air rifle sir? Yes officer Did you shoot a squirrel earlier today? Yes officer, and I saw it fall from the tree dead! I see sir, well it fell from the tree as you say and landed at the feet of an RSPCA officer that had been called by a member of the public to aid a squirrel that seemed to be injured and was stuck up a tree! I see officer May I see the gun sir Yes officer All seems in order sir.....good evening ROFL |
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Jaques d'Alltrades wrote in message ... The message from "Peter Crosland" contains these words: http://www.trap-man.com/ has a very good selection. But remember - it is illegal to release trapped grey squirrels back into the wild. Rusty Open the creaking gate to make a horrid.squeak, then lower the foobar. http://www.users.zetnet.co.uk/hi-fi/ Use a Hav-a-Heart trap which is a live trap and then put a .177 pellet into the little devil's head. It might take a couple more to finish the little fuzzy-tailed rat. Bury them around the roses or plant an iris over the little treerat. |
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"Inge Jones" wrote in message . .. In article , says... The message from "Peter Crosland" contains these words: http://www.trap-man.com/ has a very good selection. But remember - it is illegal to release trapped grey squirrels back into the wild. And I am not keen on the descriptions I have read of the recommended way of killing. It looks like not only could it be difficult to acheive painlessly in the hands of an inexperienced or nervous person, but surely if you're not quick enough the squirrel could either chew his way out of the sack or turn and nip your fingers while you're trying to hold it closed. Do NOT, whatever you do try to catch a squirrel in a sack, unless you want your hand scarred very badly. What would be better is a storage case that doubles as a chloroform chamber, with a system of chlorform or nitrous oxide in vials that only get broken when you close a hatch, so they're fairly safe to use. You put the cage containing the squirrel into the case, close it and the gas gently puts the squirrel to sleep. Then when he's asleep, you fill the whole assembly with water, releasing an opening at arms length so you don't get gassed; after half an hour you have a definitely dead squirrel. A simpler way is to catch the thing in a trap obtainable from Mole Valley Farmers based in Somerset, then immerse the trap containing the squirrel in a tank full of water, the death will occur within 8 seconds, I've timed it, frequently! Alan -- Reply to alan(at)windsor-berks(dot)freeserve(dot)co(dot)uk |
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"redclay" wrote in message ... Jaques d'Alltrades wrote in message ... The message from "Peter Crosland" contains these words: http://www.trap-man.com/ has a very good selection. But remember - it is illegal to release trapped grey squirrels back into the wild. Rusty Open the creaking gate to make a horrid.squeak, then lower the foobar. http://www.users.zetnet.co.uk/hi-fi/ Use a Hav-a-Heart trap which is a live trap and then put a .177 pellet into the little devil's head. It might take a couple more to finish the little fuzzy-tailed rat. Bury them around the roses or plant an iris over the little treerat. I usually leave mine in the garden and let the foxes dispose of them! Alan -- Reply to alan(at)windsor-berks(dot)freeserve(dot)co(dot)uk |
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"Inge Jones" wrote in message .. . In article , says... Use a Hav-a-Heart trap which is a live trap and then put a .177 pellet into the little devil's head. It might take a couple more to finish the little fuzzy-tailed rat. Bury them around the roses or plant an iris over the little treerat. Again, I can't imagine that this would be practical for everyone. And why have to take a chance it might need 3 shots, with the first two painful, when someone could come up with a painless "sleepy" method? I read that you can take the trap to a vet for humane destruction, but then the animal is upset for longer on the journey and everything. Like I've said, drowning is quick and easy. Alan -- Reply to alan(at)windsor-berks(dot)freeserve(dot)co(dot)uk |
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In article , alan@holmes-
g4crw.freeserve.co.uk says... Like I've said, drowning is quick and easy. Is it actually legal currently? |
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