mikky Posted April 30, 2006 Report Share Posted April 30, 2006 overheard one of the old boys at my club today telling someone that shooting woodies is illegal unless they are over or on crops. is he right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefman Posted April 30, 2006 Report Share Posted April 30, 2006 Rubbish they are on the DEFRA list as vermin,If you are the landowner or authorised agent you can shoot them any time of year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikky Posted April 30, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2006 cheers reefman.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markbivvy Posted April 30, 2006 Report Share Posted April 30, 2006 If you are the landowner or authorised agent you can shoot them any time of year. with respect reefman, time of year was not the question. overheard one of the old boys at my club today telling someone that shooting woodies is illegal unless they are over or on crops. is he right short version, yes he is right. you must be able to prove that they have, or will cause damage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted June 26, 2006 Report Share Posted June 26, 2006 so mark, can you shoot them on stubble,cause then they cause no damage do they. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markbivvy Posted June 26, 2006 Report Share Posted June 26, 2006 if they aint doing damage then leave them alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Country Boy Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 markbiwy, I think you've hit the wrong site mate. Bill Oddie's Country Watch is next door! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmstone Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 BASC extract from WWW Woodpigeon Shooting A Code of Practice The Woodpigeon (Columba palumbus) is both Britain's major agricultural bird pest and one of the most popular sporting quarry species. It is legal to shoot the bird all the year round. The Woodpigeon makes good eating and provides nourishing cheap food. PIGEON SHOOTING AND THE LAW Woodpigeon shooting is controlled by the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 in Britain and the Wildlife (Northern Ireland) Order 1985 in Northern Ireland. Woodpigeons may be killed or taken by authorised persons at all times. It is strictly prohibited to use any sound recording or live bird as a decoy. Currently woodpigeon shooting continues under an open general licence issued by the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions for England and Wales, the Scottish Office Agriculture, Environment and Fisheries Department for Scotland and the Environment and Heritage Service for N. Ireland. No individual application is required for any licence. In Britain the shooting of Collared Doves (Streptopelia decaocto) and the feral pigeon (Columba livia) is also permitted all year round but the Stock Dove (Columba oenas), Rock Dove (Columba livia) and Turtle Dove (Streptopelia turtur) are all protected species and may not be shot at any time. In N. Ireland the Collared Dove is protected and no pigeons can be shot either at night or on Sundays. The legality of shooting pigeons in Scotland on Sundays remains unclear. The Stock Dove is often mistakenly called the 'Blue Rock' and great care must be taken as these birds often fly with woodpigeons and come readily to decoys. The feral pigeon is a direct descendent of the Rock Dove (which is usually only found on western coasts), and will be mainly seen close to urban areas. Note: wild-living, former racing and homing pigeons often fly with feral pigeons but these birds are strictly protected. Whilst they normally have leg rings to show their ownership, identification in the field can be difficult so, if in doubt, do not shoot. Link to BASC web site that is very good reading http://www.basc.org.uk/content/woodpigeonpractice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markbivvy Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 markbiwy, I think you've hit the wrong site mate. tell me why. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 if they aint doing damage then leave them alone. pigeons make good shooting when the corn is cut,so then is the time to shoot them and keep numbers down for when new crops go in my farmers are happy for me to do this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markbivvy Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 when the corn is cut,so then is the time to shoot them well get on with it and stop asking stupid questions like this. so mark, can you shoot them on stubble,cause then they cause no damage do they. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aubs Posted June 29, 2006 Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 Hi I'ts like this, a dead pigeon doesn't feed anywhere,one's that are alive will feed on whatever they desire. So I'm off to shoot some pigeons wether it be on laid barley or stubble. Cheers Aubs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markbivvy Posted June 29, 2006 Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 Hi I'ts like this, a dead pigeon doesn't feed anywhere,one's that are alive will feed on whatever they desire. So I'm off to shoot some pigeons wether it be on laid barley or stubble. Cheers Aubs good man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurcherboy Posted June 29, 2006 Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 markbiwy, I think you've hit the wrong site mate.Bill Oddie's Country Watch is next door! Bill Oddie needs running over with a large 4x4. Join the queue. LB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fulltimeshooter Posted June 29, 2006 Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 Well im certainly going to carry on shooting pigeons no matter what some know nothing anti has to say! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirky640 Posted June 29, 2006 Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 If you are the landowner or authorised agent you can shoot them any time of year. with respect reefman, time of year was not the question. overheard one of the old boys at my club today telling someone that shooting woodies is illegal unless they are over or on crops. is he right short version, yes he is right. you must be able to prove that they have, or will cause damage. commen sence will rule when im rule the country !!!!!! ( hick) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markbivvy Posted June 30, 2006 Report Share Posted June 30, 2006 commen sence will rule when im rule the country !!!!!! ( hick) spot on Colin. hows things mate. Well im certainly going to carry on shooting pigeons no matter what some know nothing anti has to say! that the spirit mate. man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirky640 Posted June 30, 2006 Report Share Posted June 30, 2006 commen sence will rule when im rule the country !!!!!! ( hick) spot on Colin. hows things mate. Well im certainly going to carry on shooting pigeons no matter what some know nothing anti has to say! that the spirit mate. man im good hoping to have week after next off, for a we spot of doo shooting and you never no i might even have a pint or 2 after to selebrate. also going to scone game fair on sunday if all goes to plan wot you up to?? mark cheers kirky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markbivvy Posted June 30, 2006 Report Share Posted June 30, 2006 hi Colin scone, go see paul, take a fist full of folding stuff and spend it mate. it will make you feel good. and give you something to play with on your week of . iam just clearing a few foxes up ready for the pigeon shooting starting in a week or three. all the best Colin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted June 30, 2006 Report Share Posted June 30, 2006 markbiwy, I think you've hit the wrong site mate. Bill Oddie's Country Watch is next door! Bill Oddie needs running over with a large 4x4. Join the queue. 4x4, you mean a steam roller. LB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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