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Penetrating captive bolt ("captive bolt pistol")

Last Updated: December 18, 2006 Related resource areas: Wildlife Damage Management

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a killing device that forces a bolt into the brain of the animal, causing rapid unconsciousness and death. Captive bolt guns use either gunpowder or compressed air to propel the bolt through the skull. The animal must be adequately restrained to allow proper placement of the bolt. See chapter five for details on proper use.


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