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    https://i.stuff.co.nz/environment/12...endangered-kea

    I have to agree, just cannot see the point in trapping them, neutering them and then returning them into the wild !!!!

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    time out and sore head stoat like this.
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    Quote Originally Posted by kukuwai View Post
    https://i.stuff.co.nz/environment/12...endangered-kea

    I have to agree, just cannot see the point in trapping them, neutering them and then returning them into the wild !!!!

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    This is so far effective, most humane way to reduce their numbers in other country. But still the reason caused this is human error, not the cats.
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    I have a favor to ask.
    I like cats and dogs, and horses. I have old cats, for over 10 years they only caught few sparrows, bigger birds they would like to watch but never made a move.

    So if you gents believe cats is the major threat to native bird, have to shoot them on sight. Please bury them. How much for a possum worth? 8 dollars? How about I pay you 3 for each you buried, a thanks from me and them so that they could return to their home planet. Just email evidence, and your bank account. Do `t know how long I could continue. This covid really cost me a lots, but I like to do something beyond.

    Thank you
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    Quote Originally Posted by NEO View Post
    I have old cats, for over 10 years they only caught few sparrows, bigger birds they would like to watch but never made a move.
    my parents had a cat when i was younger ma saved it as a stray in the bakery we worked in (was going to be dispatched with a spade ) anyway i was pulling in the driveway one y and here it was stalking a seagull along the roof ridgeline...... it latched on to the gull just as it took flight ,, obviously had an oh fuck moment cos it let go just before the gull cleared the roof

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    Quite proud of this one - shot him in full flight with the .22mag as he sprinted across an open paddock heading for cover. He never made it

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    Quote Originally Posted by mimms2 View Post
    What's with the shit on the forewood?
    Camo. LOL.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mimms2 View Post
    What's with the shit on the forewood?
    The 'shit' on the fore end is reinforced tape to protect the fore end from damage. On this property there are a lot of well weathered hardwood tree stumps (Maire I believe) that we used as shooting positions and the tops of these stumps (end grain spikes) will tear the bark off you and your gun.
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    I come across the odd big feral when out pest shooting rabbit on a few orchards.








    Here's the most recent one.


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    @GWH the closeup at the end and dramatic (gladiator type) music made me chuckle. Good one
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    Quote Originally Posted by thatguy View Post
    @GWH the closeup at the end and dramatic (gladiator type) music made me chuckle. Good one
    Pleased it had the desired affect, the way that NV footage played out i just couldnt resist a piss take.
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    I know a lot but it seems less every day...

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    ^ In the manawatu and wanganuni people are shooting cats and not doing the job properly..
    Using slug guns/air rifles and the cats are making their way home for the owners to deal with them.
    Not condoning shooting cats with air rifles but make sure you have a 100% kill shot and dispatch them properly so the owner doesnt contact the press and say
    'gun owners are bad , they shot my cat' !

    Mind you , people moving into the country and subdivisions dont realise what damage the cats are doing to the wild life , and dont understand why cats are hammered by farmers.

    Just my 2 cents.
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    @Jusepy, very good point and something I fully agree with. Unfortunately kids shooting cats with air rifles has been around for as long as, well, air rifles.

    Head shots only with a .22LR subsonic would also be a very sensible approach, especially if you are using solids. Be very mindful that this can also go badly wrong.

    You may recall the story / thread about the Taumarunui cat was shot on the golf course by the groundsman. That whole thing turned extremely toxic on Facebook, though ultimately no police action was taken against the groundsman.

    However there has been a number of subsequent posts on that group page with x-rays of pet cats full of pellets and one with shrapnel from an unknown projectile. Needless to say this has fuelled the ire of the ignorant cat owners.

    Despite having shot my last couple of feral cats with the .22LR, I fat prefer the instant splattery of the .223 with a frangible 50 grain varmint bullet at 3400 FPS.

    I can assure you they do not get up from that.
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    17hmr is good for cats, ive got a few with mine
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    Lol exploding cats.

    Man there’s some big ones out there!
    Awesome skins on some as well, if you can get past the smell.
    For those that are interested they smell very similar to lion. Been up close to a couple of wild tranquillised lions and they fear pong.

    As for skins when in the far north on a pig hunt we arrived late at night so sat in the working mans quarters and got stuck into a few beers.
    It turned into quite the party and at one stage my mate who was working there stood up and walked towards the living room door which was shut.
    He put his fingers to his lips and shush us bends down and we’re all looking. There’s this cats tail poking out under the door he grabs it facing away from us and pulls we can here the cat kicking of meowing and pop out comes this cats skin
    Being all half cut it took a second for the penny to drop
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