fieldwanderer Posted December 25, 2009 Report Share Posted December 25, 2009 The past three christmases I've got bored and taken a shotgun out for a walk after the presents and lunch; it's not much fun for me sitting drinking and eating mince pies for the sake of it, I'd rather be out shooting! Trouble is, I've heard somewhere this year that it's illegal to shoot on christmas day I'm only after vermin but I'd preffer to know I'm the right side of the law Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted December 25, 2009 Report Share Posted December 25, 2009 (edited) You can't shoot game on Christmas day and Sundays. Isn't Christmas about family time, not dashing off shooting for the day? Edited December 25, 2009 by harfordwmj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fieldwanderer Posted December 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 25, 2009 that's a whole different can of worms to be honest mate and I can see your point but, basicly, me disapearing for a couple of hours isn't really a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scolopax Posted December 25, 2009 Report Share Posted December 25, 2009 To be honest do not know about the legalities except for you cannot shoot game. But I do not think it is the 'done' thing. Certainly go for a walk but myself I would leave the gun at home on this occasion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popgun Posted December 25, 2009 Report Share Posted December 25, 2009 The past three christmases I've got bored and taken a shotgun out for a walk after the presents and lunch; it's not much fun for me sitting drinking and eating mince pies for the sake of it, I'd rather be out shooting! Trouble is, I've heard somewhere this year that it's illegal to shoot on christmas day I'm only after vermin but I'd preffer to know I'm the right side of the law I've allways been told that it's not legal to shoot on Xmas day not sure if it's true or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted December 25, 2009 Report Share Posted December 25, 2009 xmas day is home time, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatcatsplat Posted December 25, 2009 Report Share Posted December 25, 2009 The baby Jesus is looking at you with sad eyes Let 'em have a day off and get 'em tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody4x4 Posted December 25, 2009 Report Share Posted December 25, 2009 take a dobber, it fits in your pocket and you can always say in the great words of bart simpson IT WAS'NT ME lol merry christmas to all.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webber Posted December 25, 2009 Report Share Posted December 25, 2009 Shooting GAME on Christmas Day is NOT legal. As for pigeons, vermin etc. I'm not sure, but it does feel like an un Christian thing to do, especially when we have Boxing Day tomorrow. By all means go for a good walk, take a stick, enjoy the day, and look forward to tomorrow. I am. webber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted December 25, 2009 Report Share Posted December 25, 2009 I am almost certain that there is no restriction on shooting anything on Christmas Day, unless it falls on a Sunday (then you have the Game restriction). All a matter of personal choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeymagic1969 Posted December 25, 2009 Report Share Posted December 25, 2009 (edited) Please read - http://www.basc.org.uk//en/departments/gam...ing-seasons.cfm Can't believe a some on here don't know the restrictions applied to shooting Cranfield you should be ashamed Edited December 25, 2009 by monkeymagic1969 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crouch valley Posted December 25, 2009 Report Share Posted December 25, 2009 Im with you fieldwanderer if there was any chance i could get out i would. We are out for dinner because if i was at home i would go awol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted December 25, 2009 Report Share Posted December 25, 2009 Cranfield, I think you've dropped your guard. "No game (including hare) may be shot in any county on any Sunday or on Christmas day. Before the passing of the wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Orders prohibiting the shooting of wildfowl on Sundays could be made under the provisions of sections 2 and 13 of the Protection of Birds Act 1954. Although Sunday Orders can still be made under Section 2 (3), none have been made. However, some Sunday Orders made prior to the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 have not been repealed and are still in existence. They have the effect of making it illegal to shoot wildfowl on a Sunday in the following counties (or parts of counties in existence before the 1974 re-organisation):" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cometa24/7 Posted December 25, 2009 Report Share Posted December 25, 2009 I recently contacted sarah bann..(basc.org) and poped the question covering this subject,and this is what she sent me as there answer: "if any person whatsoever shall kill or take any game,or use any dog,gun,net,or other engine or instrument for the purpose of killing or taking any game,on a sunday or christmas day,such person shall,on conviction thereof before two justices of the peace,forfeit and pay for evrey such offence such sum of money,not exceeding('F1'LEVEL 1 on the standard scale.) the game Act 1831 extends to england and wales but not scotland or northen ireland. regards...(julian) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted December 25, 2009 Report Share Posted December 25, 2009 (edited) Anyway, why go out on Christmas day to shoot something. Give the birds/mammals a break for at least one day of the year and enjoy the company of others and the festivities. Edited December 25, 2009 by harfordwmj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guinea Fowl Posted December 25, 2009 Report Share Posted December 25, 2009 If you really fancy shooting something why don`t you just shoot some cans or something, that way you can`t get in trouble. I think you should be fine for vermin, but like others have said, today would be a nice break for them. Ill tell you what is funny tho, a lot of folk on here is on about "this is a family day spend it together" but yet they are on the internet posting. Any ways Merry Christmas, I just had a wee look on here as I was sending a e-mail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted December 25, 2009 Report Share Posted December 25, 2009 Not all of us are sat in an office room on a desktop PC. My laptops sit in the living room. It's not antisocial at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted December 25, 2009 Report Share Posted December 25, 2009 Please read - http://www.basc.org.uk//en/departments/gam...ing-seasons.cfmCan't believe a some on here don't know the restrictions applied to shooting Cranfield you should be ashamed I am not sure why I should be ashamed, check out what I posted. I am almost certain that there is no restriction on shooting anything on Christmas Day, unless it falls on a Sunday (then you have the Game restriction). All a matter of personal choice. The only reason I stated, "I am almost certain......" , is because I was too busy to look up the relevant legal references to support my statement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cometa24/7 Posted December 25, 2009 Report Share Posted December 25, 2009 Anyway, why go out on Christmas day to shoot something. Give the birds/mammals a break for at least one day of the year and enjoy the company of others and the festivities. I am not sure why I should be ashamed, check out what I posted. The only reason I stated, "I am almost certain......" , is because I was too busy to look up the relevant legal references to support my statement. I THINK THATS THE END OF THAT MERRY XMAS EVREYONE & VERY VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nerooo Posted December 25, 2009 Report Share Posted December 25, 2009 just came back from the filed after lunch,i have seen about 1000, 2000 pigeons hammering the rape i was in chock ,never seen this quantity before i couldnt believe my eyes,trying to make decision between shoopping bargains tomorrow as boxing day or go out and have a go on the pigions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edward Posted December 25, 2009 Report Share Posted December 25, 2009 pigeons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fieldwanderer Posted December 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 25, 2009 (edited) well, not much compared to 1-2000 but two for two shots made my day just a shame I can't drink much now - got work at 04:15 tomorow - a lorry load of eggs to cannock, should be a nice little earner though Edited December 25, 2009 by fieldwanderer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lez325 Posted December 26, 2009 Report Share Posted December 26, 2009 just came back from the filed after lunch,i have seen about 1000, 2000 pigeons hammering the rape i was in chock ,never seen this quantity before i couldnt believe my eyes,trying to make decision between shoopping bargains tomorrow as boxing day or go out and have a go on the pigions. Did you count them then??? No contest protectionn of your landowners crops is more important than shopping- at least thats what I tell the Mrs LES Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retromlc Posted December 26, 2009 Report Share Posted December 26, 2009 well i learnt something ,I was unaware that you can't shoot game on a Sunday,i'm new (ish) to this sport,and haven't read that anywhere,lucky Sundays are always family days for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soreshoulder Posted December 26, 2009 Report Share Posted December 26, 2009 well i learnt something ,I was unaware that you can't shoot game on a Sunday,i'm new (ish) to this sport,and haven't read that anywhere,lucky Sundays are always family days for me pigeons are vermin though not game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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