timmyra608 Posted February 28, 2014 Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 Hi all just a quick question, is there a law on what time gamekeepers are allowed to shoot till? I have been to they are not allowed to shoot past 11pm is this right? Or if anyone has any info I would appreciate any help. Cheers Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mat Posted February 28, 2014 Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 No laws, you can shoot all night long. They would be stuffed for lamping if they had to be stopped at 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deershooter Posted March 1, 2014 Report Share Posted March 1, 2014 I am not a keeper but often go out lamping at 10:30 at night and don't come back until 3 am Deershooter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotslad Posted March 1, 2014 Report Share Posted March 1, 2014 Going to state the obvious here, but depends wot ur shooting, there are varying laws mainly protecting birds/deer which are usually linked to sunrise/set times eg 1 hour before/after sumriseset for deer For foxes and rabbits as others have said can shoot all nite, in summer will hardly be dark at 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kes Posted March 1, 2014 Report Share Posted March 1, 2014 I agree with all previous posts but, in a sensitive area, shooting consistently and late at night might result in a 'noise pollution' complaint. Obviously extremely unlikely and I , too, am often out foxing in the early hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandalf Posted March 1, 2014 Report Share Posted March 1, 2014 I wish there was a law - I'd get some proper sleep then... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmyra608 Posted March 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2014 I agree with all previous posts but, in a sensitive area, shooting consistently and late at night might result in a 'noise pollution' complaint. Obviously extremely unlikely and I , too, am often out foxing in the early hours. ThaT is the reason for this post, I was in the pub last night and people were moaning about the gamekeeper shooting till the early hours and keeping them up, I myself don't mind as it is a job that needs doing but from what I understood they are going to call the police the next time he is out shooting late. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mat Posted March 1, 2014 Report Share Posted March 1, 2014 ThaT is the reason for this post, I was in the pub last night and people were moaning about the gamekeeper shooting till the early hours and keeping them up, I myself don't mind as it is a job that needs doing but from what I understood they are going to call the police the next time he is out shooting late. Word in the keepers ear in you know him, might save alot of hassle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotslad Posted March 1, 2014 Report Share Posted March 1, 2014 While i can understand the how people may get upset if lamps often shone across there house and can understand 'noise pollution' in theory, but u would have to shoot a h ell of a foxes on the same place to ever bother the same people constantly and with a smaller cf rifle and mod it's really not that loud a crack any more. Sounds more like folk just wanting a moan, and not agreeing with wot the keeper does As long as u use a bit of common sense there shouldn't be a problem, althou with some folk it would not matter wot u done there will always be a problem. Sometimes ur aswelll to notify the polis urself when u go out in situations like that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisheruk Posted March 1, 2014 Report Share Posted March 1, 2014 Going to state the obvious here, but depends wot ur shooting, there are varying laws mainly protecting birds/deer which are usually linked to sunrise/set times eg 1 hour before/after sumriseset for deer For foxes and rabbits as others have said can shoot all nite, in summer will hardly be dark at 11 +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konnie Posted March 1, 2014 Report Share Posted March 1, 2014 just to throw it out there is it the keeper or a gas gun with a faulty timer set up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted March 1, 2014 Report Share Posted March 1, 2014 News to me, is this some ancient law or just pub talk!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntsman Posted March 1, 2014 Report Share Posted March 1, 2014 I can see the point people are making but how many shots is the keeper or underkeeper taking. I know when I go out shooting fox at night the most shots I take will be about 6 -8 So unless hes shooting without a moderator maybe he needs to buy one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pboro shot Posted March 1, 2014 Report Share Posted March 1, 2014 Im a keeper I shoot as as and when needed 24/7 I avoid shooting near houses but tend to do more trappinģ /snaring as its far more affective Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack daw Posted March 24, 2014 Report Share Posted March 24, 2014 We always call the police before going out, that way if someone else calls them they don't send the swat team Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordripon Posted March 24, 2014 Report Share Posted March 24, 2014 We always call the police before going out, that way if someone else calls them they don't send the swat team Leicestershire police have told me that if any member of the public makes a call complaining about seeing/hearing guns they have a legal duty to attend !! even if you have rang them before going shooting to let them know ! I asked what was the point of me calling them before going shooting.......erm...they couldn't answer that one BASC recommends we don't ring them! as it is thought to be a pre cursor to being made into a new law / condition on your licence !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGD Posted March 24, 2014 Report Share Posted March 24, 2014 I'm intrigued as to what the keeper is shooting. Rabbits with an hmr is the only possible source I can think of that would be consistent enough to have people talking about it in the pub. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subsonicnat Posted March 24, 2014 Report Share Posted March 24, 2014 (edited) We went out at 10pm one night, even took the camera along, it was nearly dawn when we got back, but account for 13 fox`s.. As for a Law , NO. Edited March 24, 2014 by subsonicnat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul223 Posted March 25, 2014 Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 I'm intrigued as to what the keeper is shooting. Rabbits with an hmr is the only possible source I can think of that would be consistent enough to have people talking about it in the pub. Or may be he has NV and is checking zero or practicing / getting used to using it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dead-Eyed Duck Posted March 25, 2014 Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 I knew a keeper who could not see what the fuss was all about when he and a helper were shooting rabbits from a pick up using 12 bores. They shot well over a 100, and finished at 02.00 hours..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieT Posted March 25, 2014 Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 I knew a keeper who could not see what the fuss was all about when he and a helper were shooting rabbits from a pick up using 12 bores. They shot well over a 100, and finished at 02.00 hours..... Yes, I had one of those on land adjoining mine. He soon saw the error of his ways when I offered to wrap his gun round his neck ! Consideration for others costs nought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted March 25, 2014 Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 Yes, there is. It's pronounced the same but spelt differently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieT Posted March 25, 2014 Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 Yes, there is. It's pronounced the same but spelt differently. Oh, very good...................... that particular lesson must have occurred during lambing so I obviously missed it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin lad Posted March 25, 2014 Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 We always call the police before going out, that way if someone else calls them they don't send the swat teamif a complaint has been made they are obliged to send someone out hence why i don't bother Colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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