huffhuff Posted May 31, 2011 Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 Hi guys, Does anybody know of a 'pocket size' copy of the general licences? I think it would be handy to have in the gun slip or cartridge bag for reference (not necessarily for the shooter, but the nosey *** that sees you shooting the poor baby bunnies). If not, I'll see if I can chuck it all together with only relevant points highlighted. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyb Posted May 31, 2011 Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 Not to my knowledge. BASC have a shooting seasons card though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huffhuff Posted May 31, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 Ta very much. I'll just put one together then. I was going to put seasons on legal birds/mammals plus any pertinent legal shizzle. Your text came through at 2 this morning :( Lamping would have been good. Tonight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David BASC Posted May 31, 2011 Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 This link may help: http://www.basc.org.uk//en/departments/game-and-gamekeeping/game-shooting/shooting-seasons.cfm David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted May 31, 2011 Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 I hate to point out the obvious but print out the entire copy of the general licence and any modifications made to said licence since its existence and you will still not find any relevance to shooting baby bunnies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huffhuff Posted May 31, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 I hate to point out the obvious but print out the entire copy of the general licence and any modifications made to said licence since its existence and you will still not find any relevance to shooting baby bunnies Well, it will be a mix of general licence/Natural England, countryside wildlife act and a bit of basc. For example; All occupiers have statutory obligations regarding wild rabbits that are harbouring on their land. An Order has been made under Section One of the Pests Act 1954 by which England and Wales (except for the City of London, the Isles of Scilly and Skokholm Island) have been declared a Rabbit Clearance Area. In this area, every occupier of land is responsible for controlling wild rabbits on his/her land or for taking steps to prevent them causing damage. This is a continuing obligation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted May 31, 2011 Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 (edited) Is it not just easier to search for the General Licence on your iPhone and then add the page as a button to your homepage? It'll be like an App. Edited May 31, 2011 by Billy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted May 31, 2011 Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 really any anti you meet isn't going to sit down and read a load of info you get out. While carrying out a lawful activity on land you have permission on they can go forth and multiply and you don't have to justify what you are doing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huffhuff Posted May 31, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 Is it not just easier to search for the General Licence on your iPhone and then add the page as a button to your homepage? It'll be like an App. I'd be reliant on internet connection then. But what I have done, is saved the relevant PDFs along with my consolidated version on my iphone. I've also just laminated at A5 that I can chuck in my bag. It's not just to wave at anti's, but also for my piece of mind when shooting. Example, I was fairly sure I couldn't shoot moorhens (this was told to me years ago). But, but looking at my handy pockey guide, I can see I am able to shoot them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twitchynik Posted May 31, 2011 Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 really any anti you meet isn't going to sit down and read a load of info you get out. While carrying out a lawful activity on land you have permission on they can go forth and multiply and you don't have to justify what you are doing +1 If anyone comes up and asks us when we're duck shooting we just politely tell them where to go and mind their own. And let them know they're trespassing on private land. More than happy to speak to plod if they want to call them and get them down for a chat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted May 31, 2011 Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 but also for my piece of mind when shooting. You'll never manage to see the animal, consult the document and then grab your gun it before it's flown/run away Best just to read it and re-read it until it can't be forgotten. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poontang Posted May 31, 2011 Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 Example, I was fairly sure I couldn't shoot moorhens (this was told to me years ago). But, but looking at my handy pockey guide, I can see I am able to shoot them! Non-toxic shot for Coot and Moorhen (lead bullets are ok) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asa Bear Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 (edited) Hi guys, Does anybody know of a 'pocket size' copy of the general licences? I think it would be handy to have in the gun slip or cartridge bag for reference (not necessarily for the shooter, but the nosey *** that sees you shooting the poor baby bunnies). Sounds like a good idea to me. I'll take a copy when you put them to print. If not, I'll see if I can chuck it all together with only relevant points highlighted. Cheers Edited June 2, 2011 by Logo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asa Bear Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 ^ Oops! That didn't turn out as expected. What I meant was that sounds like a good idea to me. I'll take a copy when you put them to print. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highlander Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 Just download the GL from the Natural England site and make a copy at whatever size you want. It can be useful not as some say for anti's to read (as if they would ) but for old bill who might turn up and need some education. Most, in my experience, do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huffhuff Posted June 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 Here is what I have. I have sized it to be laminated so it fits in my FAC holder. Open to suggestions (and criticism). I have concentrated only on England, Scotland and Wales. Cheers Ben's Pocket Guide Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedge hunter 1984 Posted June 12, 2012 Report Share Posted June 12, 2012 Can`t seem to see the general licence mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huffhuff Posted June 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2012 It's because it over a year since the thread I have since moved things around. Try the link now, it should work. Although, i'm not sure it's 100% current (think it is, but check yourself) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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