Cranfield Posted August 13, 2002 Report Share Posted August 13, 2002 What birds can you shoot with a FAC rifle ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDave15 Posted August 13, 2002 Report Share Posted August 13, 2002 Rooks And Crows with a 22 Rim Fire Or Rook Rifle Shot em on the nest its not very sporting. But Fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted August 13, 2002 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2002 BigDave, I would like to know what birds you are legally allowed (or not allowed) to shoot with a FAC rifle. Someone is asking me the question and I am hoping to get the answer here, to avoid a lot of research. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everygoodnamewastaken Posted August 13, 2002 Report Share Posted August 13, 2002 Cranfield is it an air rifle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted August 13, 2002 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2002 No, its a standard .22 rifle. I don,t think you are allowed to shoot game and wildfowl with a rifle, but I,m not sure. I think you are allowed to shoot any bird on the DEFRA pest list, but once again, I,m not sure. Anyone with a current FAC will know the answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazza Posted August 13, 2002 Report Share Posted August 13, 2002 On my FAC, it states the license is for shooting vermin & ground game control. Also,........ the lawful shooting of deer,.........the shooting of vermin, in connection with the management of any estate, other wildlife..........the humane killing of animals...........the shooting of animals for the protection oof other animals or humans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted August 14, 2002 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2002 thanks lads, lazza came nearest to winning the prize. It seems that you cannot shoot "gamebirds" or wildfowl with a FAC rifle. You can shoot "winged vermin". You cannot shoot any bird on the "Protected Birds List" without a special licence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazza Posted August 14, 2002 Report Share Posted August 14, 2002 Just out of interest...........what was the prize? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted August 14, 2002 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2002 First prize (not awarded, thankfully) was an afternoon roost shooting with BigDave, with the winner getting the bow and arrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazza Posted August 14, 2002 Report Share Posted August 14, 2002 Was it one of those with the rubber plunger on the end??.................lol............... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craigie Posted August 14, 2002 Report Share Posted August 14, 2002 Dang wish I had entered now, theres an opportunity not to be missed. Any chances of a stewards enquiry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malc Posted August 15, 2002 Report Share Posted August 15, 2002 Just out of interest, Cranfield, is there a law that stops game shooting with fac rifles? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted August 15, 2002 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2002 I,m not sure if "law" is the right word. Is the "Protected Bird List" a "law"? Its part of the Protection of Birds Act, so I suppose it is. I got some info from here, the DEFRA website ,BASC and a fair bit of Googling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDave15 Posted August 15, 2002 Report Share Posted August 15, 2002 And to those who diden't come first you have to have an apple shot off you head with my crud bow. P.S Please make shure that you have a desent life inshurance package before taking part . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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