wkrp Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 Is a 490fps pellet rifle lethal for red squirrels.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grimsbylander Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 It may be lethal but more importantly, it's illegal. There is no open season for small game license holders for red squirrels. Don't go sticking lead pellets into them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richyb Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 (edited) you must be a licensed trapper to harvest red squirrels. As a licensed trapper YES .. that gun would work for me . Edited May 20, 2014 by richyb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTHM Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 What if they are being a pest, into crop stores, nesting in buildings etc? Not looking for loopholes, a serious question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nipfisher Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 (edited) Yep a .177 cal. Beaman air rifle (490 fps) will kill a small animal. Edited May 20, 2014 by Nipfisher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grimsbylander Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 (edited) Edited: Good call Nipfisher! Edited May 21, 2014 by grimsbylander Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nipfisher Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 Edited my post. I grew up in Northern Ontario 30 years ago where we "target practiced" with sling shots pellet/bb guns and home made bows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted May 21, 2014 Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 You can protect your property from whatever critters are doing it harm, and that pellet gun would work fine as long as they are close enough. Less than 20yds. S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted May 21, 2014 Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 (edited) What Sinker said.... nothing illegal about it, IF it's damaging your property! http://www.mnr.gov.on.ca/en/Business/FW/2ColumnSubPage/STDPROD_085119.html Edited May 21, 2014 by irishfield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BITEME Posted May 21, 2014 Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 check with the local bylaw maybe an issue with discharging a firearm in your particular area........ the world is changing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkrp Posted May 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 The little devil is in the attic above our bedroom , driving us crazy and costing us money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted May 21, 2014 Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 The little devil is in the attic above our bedroom , driving us crazy and costing us money Sounds like your only option is to sell the house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopheraaron Posted May 21, 2014 Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 The little devil is in the attic above our bedroom , driving us crazy and costing us money So you're going to start shooting at it? Sounds like it would be easier to trap it if it's just one animal wouldn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Entropy Posted May 21, 2014 Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 a rat trap with peanut butter works good too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted May 21, 2014 Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 (edited) a rat trap with peanut butter works good too.Yes, just wire it to something. I've seen those squirrels take the trap with them!! This would be my method to get them for sure. The pellet gun would be tough. They don't sit still long enough to get a shot! S. Edited May 21, 2014 by Sinker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leaf4 Posted May 21, 2014 Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 lol I just replaced all my roof vents this past weekend due to a nuisance squirrel, funny thing though after he couldn't get back in due to me putting metal ones on he still came back and my dog ended up having some fun and solving my problem for good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerritt Posted May 21, 2014 Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 The little buggers just sit there and laugh at you... Literally! I have put a dent In the population here after they have chewed several holes in to shed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weeds Posted May 21, 2014 Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 Make a real effort to figure out how there getting in and out or you'll have an ongoing problem regardless of what you do with this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bare foot wader Posted May 21, 2014 Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 introduce some big eastern gray's to your attic, your little red devil will soon go away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushart Posted May 22, 2014 Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 I had black squirrels literally chewing my fascia boards once before the aluminum went on---yes the rat trap and PB worked I screwed the trap to a board so he coul'nt drag it---flatter to set the trap on as well Then another time----a red squirrel was using my shed for pine cone storage---you would not believe where he'd hide them-----in anything open including my old table saw ---lived in town so could'nt get the gun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carp Posted May 22, 2014 Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 (edited) check with the local bylaw maybe an issue with discharging a firearm in your particular area........ the world is changing In Canada, a firearm is described as anything that fires a projectile at a speed of 500 feet per second or faster. That's why many pellet guns are slightly below this mark. (490 ft. per sec., etc.) Yes, as mentioned above, there may be municipal regulations to deal with as well. Be careful if you decide to go the pellet gun route. Some neighbours may not understand what you're doing and just see someone with a gun. Next thing, you're getting a nasty visit from the police. I would try to live trap it and relocate the critter far away from your home. I've relocated several racoons a few kilometers away and across to the other side of a large river. Make sure you have a large garbage bag wherever you put the cage in your vehicle an several sheets of newsprint on top of that. If you don't, when the animals pee or poop, the cage and your vehicle will be soiled. Good luck ! Edited May 22, 2014 by Carp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akaShag Posted May 22, 2014 Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 X3 for a rat trap with peanut butter, screwed down onto something solid. You are getting good advice about firearms, discharge thereof, and game/trapping laws. I am going to suggest that you use that good advice to decide that a less problematic solution does not involve pellet rifles or anything that resembles a firearm........... Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkrp Posted May 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 X3 for a rat trap with peanut butter, screwed down onto something solid. You are getting good advice about firearms, discharge thereof, and game/trapping laws. I am going to suggest that you use that good advice to decide that a less problematic solution does not involve pellet rifles or anything that resembles a firearm........... Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkrp Posted May 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 I agree with you but for me to climb on a ladder and fasten a trap is not an option . I do not want to risk injury to myself and feel that I could eleminate my problem with my feet on solid ground in a comparable humane matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bare foot wader Posted May 22, 2014 Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 don't feel bad about the pellet gun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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