bobby Posted March 13, 2010 Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 could anyone please give me a little bit of advice. I live in a small village and own 3 acres of land behind my house backing onto farm land. I have set up a hide 2 acres down the field and never shoot in the dirction of the village and always shoot towards the farmland at the back. i use a 12 bore and was wondering if i could get into any sort of trouble over noise as where i live is very quiet with no main roads and a couple of people who love to complain about anything. I know some of you would say ask the farmer behind you but he's got someone else shoots on there so it was a no no but doesnt mind me going onto his to pick and shot birds up. I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperfection Posted March 13, 2010 Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 The noise bit is irrelevant really and you're breaking no laws.Anyone who complains obviously has no concept of what goes on in rural life and they should be thankful you havent got gas guns going.If you do get complaints tell them the same,but remain calm and dont loose your rag.Just remember-you're dealing with dumb *****. I think its bizzare that some people are under this illusion that the countryside is deathly quiet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin g Posted March 13, 2010 Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 Should be no problem fella.. But if your concerned about upsetting the busy bodies, may be invest in a hushpower.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepe Posted March 13, 2010 Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 (edited) It sounds all fine to me Edited March 13, 2010 by Pepe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishh Posted March 13, 2010 Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 I'd suggest you seek some advice from BASC, there understanding on these mattters is second to none. Putting it simply, should your neighbours lodge a formal complaint with regards to the disturbance or worse still report your activities to the police in such a manner which would warrant a visit then you might find yourself on the back foot. By contacting BASC you will have demonstrated a responsible approach to dealing with the matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebarrels Posted March 13, 2010 Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 True country people who live in rural areas,know what to expect However just remember to show a bit of consideration,start to shoot at sensible times(not too early)and you should have no problems Just remember lots of city types who retire at 50ish move to rural areas,and have no idea what rural life is all about these are the sort of people who will kick up a fuss because they havent got a clue,they buy farms etc,and park there shiny 4X4 s on the drive and think that they are country folk BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Mike Posted March 15, 2010 Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 You dont say if you are shooting legitimately over a crop. If you are not and are shooting in what is basically a residential area ( 3 acres isnt a great distance from the village) you may indeed get some complaints and to be honest they may be quite valid. The local FAO will interpret the law on Pigeon Shooting for crop protection as is written given a complaint from Joe Public. Unfortunately if you were just decoying birds over grassland he might issue you with a cessation notice. I agree with the other posters that you should expect country noises in country areas but personally I wouldnt consider shooting in a village location whether it was populated by aboriginies or not and I wouldnt be very happy if someone did. I think you should consider a moderated shotgun. The risk of a complaint being upheld by the Police is not worth taking for the future renewal of your certificate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activeviii Posted March 15, 2010 Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 One more little thing to think about is the pellet fallout. if you are shooting in the air then the pellets could fall upon a neighbouring property so you need to watch out for it. if your shooting on the deck then a quick chat with the neighbours wouldn't do harm. Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stubby Posted March 17, 2010 Report Share Posted March 17, 2010 if you havent got permission by the farmer, your therefore shooting "woodies" illegally, as its not sport only pest control change tatics, either get permission from him, with the understanding you'll stay on your land, it then gives you a valid reason to shoot, ie crop protection, or get some chickens, and shoot crows/magpies instead, as they are causing your chickens distress Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted March 17, 2010 Report Share Posted March 17, 2010 i shoot 2 fields away from a houseing estate, and the echo goes right over there,not heard any thing yet, doing that for 8 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexr Posted March 17, 2010 Report Share Posted March 17, 2010 You should get permission from the farmer anyway as if the shot is landing on his land with out his permission then that is also a potential legal problem also. I would doubt that he would raise an objection but just in case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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