12/24/08, 08:39 AM
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This is an easy read from beccachow's post
1) Gunshot: The firearm should be held 2-10 inches from the intended point of impact, and
the bullet should be directed perpendicular to the front of the skull to prevent ricochet. The
point of entry should be at the intersection of two imaginary lines, each drawn from the inside
corner of the eye to the base of the opposite horn (slightly above the ear in polled animals).
A .22 caliber long rifle bullet is sufficient for most animals, but a .22 magnum or 9mm round
should be used on bulls. Use of a hollow-point or soft-nose bullet increases tissue destruction.
If performed skillfully, gunshot induces instantaneous unconsciousness, is inexpensive and
does not require close contact with the animal.
This method should only be attempted by individuals trained in the use of firearms and who
understand the potential for ricochet. Care must be taken to minimize danger to the operator,
to bystanders, and to other animals. In addition, since some cities have laws prohibiting the
discharge of firearms in certain areas, the operator should be aware of local ordinances that
may apply.
2) Captive Bolt: Captive bolt “guns” are either penetrating or non-penetrating. Penetrating
captive bolt guns are meant to produce immediate brain tissue destruction. Both types (penetrating
and non-penetrating) will consistently cause stunning of an animal. A stunned animal
will “drop” but will still exhibit respiration and sudden quick limb movements. An additional
procedure (exsanguination, chemical agents) MUST be used to insure death after the use of
the non-penetrating captive bolt and is RECOMMENDED after use of the penetrating captive
bolt.
The captive bolt gun must be placed firmly against the skull at the same entry point previously
described for a gunshot. Since use of the captive bolt gun requires close proximity to the
animal, good restraint and prior sedation or tranquilization may be required. Operator safety
must be considered in the use of this technique.
Maintenance and cleaning of the captive bolt gun as described by the manufacturer must be
followed exactly. In addition, selection of cartridge strength may vary among manufacturers
and the appropriate strength for the size of the animal must be used.
Do not use old long rifle cartridges that have been stored for years. 22 calibers may fire but these loose their strength. A while back I had to go to a neighbors that had shot a steer numerous times with old bullets with the results only irritating the animal to the point it escaped the pen. I could not get near the steer and had to put it down with my deer rifle. I shot the animal in the location referenced above.
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Last edited by agmantoo; 12/24/08 at 08:48 AM.
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