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I have hunting permission on a local farm, but most of the rabbits that are
causing problems for his plant nursery are just over the boundary, and the
lady next-door asks that no rabbits are killed that are from her land. :-(
I have spoken to the landowner that gave me permission, about the matter,
and I have now printed a couple of copies off so he can present one to her
🙂
Then he's going to put my name forward for me
🙂
A bit under-handed I know, but here's hoping!
Another section of his land, he lets another neighbour use, RENT FREE, and
has told me I can still hunt that section aswell.
What are the legalities on this section, as the owner still has the rights
to control the rabbits & corvids?
With regards to the night shooting number of guns, I believe it only stands
for firearms & shotguns (but will stand corrected)
If there's more than 1 gun to be used on the land, then the landowner/tenant
has to apply for them from DEFRA.
As air rifles aren't under any licensing laws, apart from the FAC rated ones
(at the moment anyway), I believe the law regarding parties of more than 4
constitutes a legal line. (mob handed, whether with permission or not still
constitutes poaching)
But then there's another loophole in our favour,
So long as the 'gang' aren't working in a team of more than 4, the poaching
law is not broken.
So if there's 5 or more going, make sure you split into teams of no more
than 4, and work different areas.
🙂
Rabbits are classed as pests, not game, and can be taken by any legal method
for the purpose of controlling numbers.
I believe this is another loophole that works in favour of air rifle
hunters, as opposed to firearm hunters.
Long live the air rifle!!!
🙂
The document states that the person given the permission, should be of the
landowner's employment, or given permission for reward.
I don't charge landowners for removing rabbits, all I ask is that I can
remove my catch.
In theory, I guess this is reward, so am in effect receiving 'payment in
goods'
🙂
Any thoughts on the matter are most welcome.
If you want any of the related information sheets, I have them on my
website,
at foot of page: www.ukrabbiter.co.uk/permission.htm
Good luck!
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dB wrote:
>
> Andy (UK_Rabbiter) wrote:
> >
http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/regulat/forms/cons_man/vertpest/pa11.pdf
> > explains about controlling rabbits and a landowner's/tenants legal
> > obligation to do so
>
> Thanks Andy,
>
> All the extra ammo (pun intended) helps with these things.
>
> Has anyone come a cropper on shooting at night where they are not the
owner
> occupier? I typically go out with a mate - one points one shoots
arrangement
> so would that be a technical infringement of the rules of night shooting?
As
> niether of us are the owner or occupier but I have the written permission.
> Or does common sense prevail - hang on did I just attribute the legal
system
> with common sense? Silly me.
>
> Regards
> dB
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