Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Air Guns Shooting feral krats with a pellet gun....

I shoot them all and let god sort them out.

Hummmmm. and more come back.

Definition of insanity: doing the same thing over and over again in the same way and expecting a different result.

hang in there gemby58.

gotton my problem taking care of here. started out with i figured 50 + now theres only like 6

It's final ride....

You'd probably be surprised what your neighbors know
Bragging about it on the internet can be evidence too

Liars are never as good as they think they are

yep you bet

Would you consider an alternate humane method? I am saddened to read this on a hunter's forum where I believe the vast majority of hunters would do their best [as much as it is in their power] to provide a humane "ending" for an animal...especially a non-threatening animal that is only trying to survive. They know no other way to live and when they hiss or become aggressive it is only because they are scared of humans.

Some ferals can be tamed [although this must be done in a controlled and protective setting]and all kittens are adoptable as they are not born feral or wild. Nurseries are springing up across the US to assist Humane Societies in caring for such populations. Volunteers will bottle feed these kittens until they can be sterilized at about 2 months and then put up for adoption. Taking an adult feral cat to humane society is an automatic death sentence [at least it is humane to be euthanized vs drowning].

Many cities have adopted the Trap/Neuter/and Return program as they have learned it is the only way to deal with the over population. They have found it to be a great opportunity for volunteers as well. Many people prefer to have some ferals that they often call "barn cats' to control their mice population. They just have to make sure the ones they have get spayed or neutered and local vet offices can tell you when the low cost clinics are available for this.

Thanks for taking this into consideration.

when I was milking cattle and we had a over run of cats, which was like 2 times a year. Our alternate humane method of dealing with cats was, we would put a pan of milk out in the barn yard and when there was 20 or so cat trying to get to the milk we would level them with a double barrel 12 gauge load of #5's. I do, do a humane method now, one shot to the head.

I wrote my response to Rustyzipper believing the best and thinking it was possible he would consider humane ways of dealing with ferals. I'm not sure what the motive of your post was.

BTW. Have you ever studied the biographies of serial killers? It's fascinating. We got Ridgeway, Coe, Yates, and I don't know who all sitting behind bars about 2 miles from where I sit.

it is what it is, its the way it is, if you don't like it then don,t read my posts. I guess you could say I'm a serial cat killer. Wish some cat lover like you would drop more off at the barn, running out of live targets

I figured out "it is the way it is" with you after your first response so that's why my post was directed to rustyzipper.

This forum is more than just reading what you agree with, it is reading and considering the chance that maybe somebody has some insight to offer, a different point of view, a better way of doing something, etc.

If you want to call yourself a "serial cat killer" that's your right. The interesting history behind every serial killer they have studied is the fact they all started with the inhumane killing of animals. ...not going hunting for animals. It was the inhumane killing and torturing. They got pleasure out of it and enjoyed explaining what they did to the authorities. Very sad.

P.s. I'm sure you will find more "live" targets. You don't need my help.

Insight on how to do what kill cats, that's not hard to do. I tired like rustyzipper to teach them swimming lessons but they cant hold there breath long enough

Try moving up to a more challenging animal like a cougar. They are elusive and mostly nocturnal so nothing easy about it. JJ Hack shot a cougar like #2 or #3 in the world for it's size. Cougars are what's going to kill your grandkids, not a feral cat.

If they had cougar in PA I would, but have to settle for there little cousins instead. Maybe someday the PA Game commission will import them like they did that with yotes and we put a hurting on them around here too.

Wow. You need some of ours. They have walked into small towns around here. I didn't notice you were in PA. Anywhere around Lancaster County?

about a hour away

Sherri,


Here's a paper from the University of Nebraska that also states that sometimes shooting can be an option...which can be found on page 5.

Feral Cats And Their Management

Naturally folks should follow their local laws regarding dealing with ferals.

Dan

Just curious because I flew out to Ohio many years ago to spend time with a friend who lived in Nelsonville. We drove to Niagara Falls and passed through Lancaster County in PA. It was the first time I had seen Amish people riding around in their horse drawn buggies. It was like Little House on the Prairie all over again. Interesting subculture.

should be around my place on a Sunday about 12PM after they get out of church. One day I counted 73 buggies going by the farm

ARCHIE!!! Your avatar brings back a lot of memories. The show wouldn't have a snowball's chance in hell today, would it? It was hilarious..Caroll O'Conner and Jean Stapleton [sp?] were great together.

Anyway, I will check out your link after I eat dinner. Thanks.