Robar Posted October 3, 2005 Report Share Posted October 3, 2005 Hi, Please can someone clarify the situation regarding pigeon shooting next to public rights of way. I am looking to control pigeons in rape criss-crossed by public paths. Thanks in advance for any advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piebob Posted October 3, 2005 Report Share Posted October 3, 2005 There is no reason why you can not do this but be wary. Remember, all it takes is a member of the public to phone the police, say that they were in a state of fear and alarm and then you have a SWAT team and helicopter on you. Some quotes from BASC web-site may help............ "Shoot managers and Guns must ensure that shooting does not obstruct, cause danger or alarm to users of the public highway, including roads, bridleways, footpaths and other rights of way. In particular, care should be taken when siting Guns near public highways. Section 161 of the Highways Act 1980 (England & Wales) makes it an offence to discharge a firearm within 50 ft of the centre of a highway having vehicular rights without lawful authority or excuse, if as a result a user of the highway is injured, interrupted or endangered. The Highways Act does not apply in Scotland but Procurators Fiscal may use common law offences of 'culpable and reckless conduct' and 'reckless endangerment' in situations in which the 1980 Act would be contravened in England and Wales. To shoot across a footpath or bridleway may constitute a public nuisance or wilful obstruction. There may also be a liability in negligence if it is known that people are on, or likely to be on, the path. Information signs, if appropriate, should be erected on shoot days on footpaths or bridleways. Shoot managers must not position Guns in such a way that spent shot or birds might fall onto the road." Piebob P.S. Adding your location to your profile will gain more responses, some don't respond to locationless (is that a word?) posts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invector Posted October 3, 2005 Report Share Posted October 3, 2005 If you have footpaths crossing a field where you MUST control the pigeons etc. I suggest you erect signs at both ends of the path BEFORE it enters the field saying that there is shooting in progress. I was obliged to do this when deer stalking on Forestry Commission land. Also you should take the opportunity of chatting to any walkers/ramblers to explain what you are doing and perhaps spread the word. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted October 3, 2005 Report Share Posted October 3, 2005 But remember the public will have a look at your sign and at the field and just carry on regardless,so be aware ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMMER BURT Posted October 4, 2005 Report Share Posted October 4, 2005 a mate of a mate of mine shot a field right next to a main road he did have hes back to the road but he wounded a pigeon it then flow into the windscreen of an oncoming car he ended up in court he is now licence free and a £250 quid fine the other end of the field was half a mile away from the road so the police take a very dim view Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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