WAB366 Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 I am new to this shooting business, what's the rule regarding shooting hares as there are lots where I go? I haven't shot any because I was told I shouldn't Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamp Beast Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 I am new to this shooting business, what's the rule regarding shooting hares as there are lots where I go? I haven't shot any because I was told I shouldn't you shoot it - you carry it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev 1 Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 I dont shoot them personally because we have not got that many were i am,so i like to see them about.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 classed as ground game. so no shooting on Sundays. shotgun or rifle, not airgun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev 1 Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 You can shoot them though, but i dont think you are allowed to shoot them at night. who told you not to shoot them. As one permission i have the land owner is fond of them and said not to shoot his hares..so i have to respect his wishes too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rizzini Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 No shooting them on sundays or christmas day. You are not allowed to shoot game 1 hour past dark. Im sure there's one or two more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 (edited) i believe you can lamp them at night on enclosed land see... http://www.basc.org.uk/en/codes-of-practice/lamping.cfm Edited January 22, 2010 by nickbeardo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jef Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 If you are shooting them as pests for crop protection are they still classed as game? Our landowner wants the numbers reduced since we haven't shot any for four years and the population has increased considerably. I was assuming I could lamp them but is this not the case?? James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 as long as you have authority, yes you can shoot them under lamp at night for crop protection purposes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookiemonsterandmerlin. Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 It a real shame we use to have plenty on some of our ground but due to longdogs and ****** nearly every one has been shot to solve the problem same as the deer . Regards OTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codling99 Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 main reason for a lot of farmers not wanting hares on their land,attracts the wrong sort,easier to get someone to shoot them to stop the ####s wrecking land. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAB366 Posted January 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 main reason for a lot of farmers not wanting hares on their land,attracts the wrong sort,easier to get someone to shoot them to stop the ####s wrecking land. What the difference between rabbet and hare? NOT the shape & size, but farmers & pest control? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codling99 Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 ****** not that interested in coursing rabbits,big money in hare coursing for them,so some farms want rid of hares for that reason alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAB366 Posted January 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 ****** not that interested in coursing rabbits,big money in hare coursing for them,so some farms want rid of hares for that reason alone. Thanks, do they taste good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 lovely - better than rabbit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inthedark Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 Hares are not game, and they dont have a close season. You can lamp them. 5's or bigger in a shotgun, .17 hmr takes them out well on the lamp but dont push the distance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackpowder Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 Is the close season for selling hares still in force? At one time it was illegal to sell hares after the beginning of February. Some farmers consider that two hares will eat as much as a ewe. After many years on the wane hare numbers are increasing again in some places although not in the numbers likely to attract the unwelcome attentions of poachers. Blackpowder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ91 Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 i used to go on a few hare days on estates round here 9theres more than enough and we get well into triple figures on the days most of the lads use no.4 and no.3...36-42gram seem to do the job, but everyone has there own preference i also have been out holding the lamp for a frend who shoots them with his 17 hmr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve0146 Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 When I was keepering in lincolnshire, we had two hare days in feb. First day would shoot around 350 and the second around 300. All driven. I posted this on another forum and had a lot of abuse for it. The facts are, they had no predators as the foxes were all controlled by snaring, lamping, then the hounds and terriers. We never had many birds of prey and the hares were everywhere. You do need bigish loads though. I used 4 or 5's in 36gram. Keep the distance short. There is nothing like seeing a long ear roll over after going full pelt past you. As someone else mentioned, if the drive is a couple of miles long, think about it before shooting one at the start of the drive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christy Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 They taste fantastic jugged in port. My fave game meal. I been shootin for over 40 yrs and call me sentimental but I leave them go now. Good lookin forks they are-love to catch them boxing lol. They got style. Silly, but I like em. No diss to those shoot them, just me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 Unless they are a pest (unlikely) why shoot em?-just because they're there? They are best left to go on their way unless you have a use for one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofkings Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 Personally I wouldn't shoot them unless they where a serious concern,I think they are still being protected over here anyway,a ban has been in place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George1990 Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 Unless they are a pest (unlikely) why shoot em?-just because they're there? They are best left to go on their way unless you have a use for one Innit. Never seen a hare in all my life. Be a good'n when I do though eh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proTOM1 Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 Unless they are a pest (unlikely) why shoot em?-just because they're there? They are best left to go on their way unless you have a use for one why unlikely a pest ? Maybe not where you are but around me they do untold damage to crops but more so trees ,it all depends on how many there are in the area your from as to if there a pest if only a few ok but round here 1000s of them everywhere ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryantidgwell Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 1000s around near me as well , i see more hares than rabbits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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