A Case of Mistaken Identity? (1 Viewer)

Kits

Picture Picker

Social Media Editor

• May 17, 2011

• #1

Article.

A man who shot a swan thinking it was goose is believed to be the first person in England prosecuted for using lead shot illegally on wildfowl.

I am not convinced I believe he mistook the swan for a goose. I agree with the Wildlife Officer ...

Wildlife Officer for North Yorkshire Police Pc Gareth Jones said: "The onus is on the person to identify their quarry.

"There is a significant difference between a goose and a swan. If he wasn't sure, he shouldn't have taken the shot."

 

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Mike Price

Well-known member

• May 17, 2011

• #2

Anyone that short sighted shouldn't be allowed a gun licence

 

chris butterworth

aka The Person Named Above

• May 17, 2011

• #3

Kits said:

Wildlife Officer for North Yorkshire Police Pc Gareth Jones said: "The onus is on the person to identify their quarry"

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........... and the shot they were using. Or is that being a bit far fetched?

Chris

 

birdboybowley

Well-known member.....apparently so ;)

• May 17, 2011

• #4

Pathetic...but a predictable response from the 'upholders' of the law