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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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