lindsay Posted December 13, 2009 Report Share Posted December 13, 2009 This mite seem a daft question but are you allowed to shoot pigeons and crows on a sunday i thought it was only wildfowll that you werent allowed to shoot??? i was asked this today by someone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev 1 Posted December 13, 2009 Report Share Posted December 13, 2009 As far as i am aware you can.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Galore! Posted December 13, 2009 Report Share Posted December 13, 2009 yep you can shoot vermin on sundays, just mind you dont annoy the neighbours tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trxnav Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 vermin are fine on sundays mate like said thou its not worth upsetting anyone so depends where abouts u r shootin really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastSussexLad Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 (edited) PIGEON SHOOTING AND THE LAW Woodpigeon shooting is controlled by the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 in Britain and the Wildlife (Northern Ireland) Order 1985 in Northern Ireland. Woodpigeons may be killed or taken by authorised persons at all times. It is strictly prohibited to use any sound recording or live bird as a decoy. Currently woodpigeon shooting continues under general licences issued by Defra for England and Welsh Assembly Wales, the Scottish Executive Environment Group for Scotland and the Environment and Heritage Service for N. Ireland. No individual application is required for any licence. These licences authorise shooting for the purposes of preventing serious damage to livestock, foodstuffs for livestock, crops, vegetables and fruit, recognition must be given to this condition. In Britain the shooting of Collared Doves (Streptopelia decaocto) and the feral pigeon (Columba livia) is also permitted all year round but the Stock Dove (Columba oenas), Rock Dove (Columba livia) and Turtle Dove (Streptopelia turtur) are all protected species and may not be shot at any time. In N. Ireland the Collared Dove is protected and no pigeons can be shot either at night or on Sundays. The Stock Dove is often mistakenly called the ‘Blue Rock’ and great care must be taken as these birds often fly with woodpigeons and come readily to decoys. The feral pigeon is a direct descendent of the Rock Dove (which is usually only found on western coasts), and will be mainly seen close to urban areas. Note: wild-living, former racing and homing pigeons often fly with feral pigeons but these birds are strictly protected. Whilst they normally have leg rings to show their ownership, identification in the field can be difficult so, if in doubt, do not shoot. Also - Scotland: There are no statutory restrictions on the killing of game on Sunday or on Christmas Day although it is not customary to do so. Wildfowl may not be shot on Sundays or on Christmas Day. Edited December 14, 2009 by EastSussexLad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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