Whitebridges Posted April 11, 2006 Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 It is legal to shoot seals in the UK? I am looking for some information around the legal requirements regarding the culling of seals. 1.Circumstances in which seals may be shot. 2.The recommended calibre and gun fit for this purpose. 3.Species that may be shot in Britiain. 4.The apllication process and licence requirements. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
il cacciatore Posted April 11, 2006 Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 (edited) Dont know much about it but as far as I know although they are protected they may be shot under licence to protect fishfarms. I think this may be the only circumstance. Edited April 11, 2006 by il cacciatore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kip270 Posted April 11, 2006 Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 (edited) 13.27 Under the Conservation of Seals Act 1970, seals may be shot by fishermen and others to prevent damage to fishing nets.Seals may also be shot under licences issued by DEFRA or the Scottish Executive Environment and Rural Affairs Department (SEERAD). No firearm may be used except a rifle using ammunition with a muzzle energy of greater than 600 foot pounds and a bullet weight of not less than 45 grains. This equates to at least a .22 Hornet centrefire rifle using 45 grain, although this cartridge is, at best, only marginally humane. Edited April 11, 2006 by kip270 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitebridges Posted April 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 Greatly, appreciated thank you for your help. Anyone got any practical experience they could share? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mry716 Posted April 11, 2006 Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 I suggest you have it added to your FAC indirectly or directly. I wrote a letter to my Constabulary detailing the species I wished to be covered - including seals - and they confirmed their acceptance by letter. I keep that with me at all times. This makes for a much simpler listing on ones FAC although I realize some Police Authorities feel the need to denote each and every quarry specific to each calibre held. If your authority is one of those then you may find, despite arguing the point, you are forced down this road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new to the flock Posted April 12, 2006 Report Share Posted April 12, 2006 Whitebridges: Are you looking at this due to a fisheries problem? NTTF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted April 12, 2006 Report Share Posted April 12, 2006 I think what Newtotheflock is actually saying is "are you a fisherman from Scotland or are you completely mental?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new to the flock Posted April 12, 2006 Report Share Posted April 12, 2006 I think what Newtotheflock is actually saying is "are you a fisherman from Scotland or are you completely mental?" No Munglur what I meant was " are you looking at controlling a fisheries problem" Pest control does not just exsist on land, and I do not believe all pigeon and rabbit shooters are farmers. NTTF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted April 12, 2006 Report Share Posted April 12, 2006 (edited) When I think of seals I think of Canada. Dunno about The East Midlands though. Edited April 12, 2006 by Mungler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitebridges Posted April 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2006 Whitebridges: Are you looking at this due to a fisheries problem? NTTF Exactly NTTF, difficult to see any fish left, if the seal populations carry on growing as they are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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