dave1992 Posted April 19, 2012 Report Share Posted April 19, 2012 Im probably famous on this forum by now, but work leaves my mind wondering all the time. But here goes, your all expecting me to ask about bow hunting deer but no, im want to know about shooting game birds (in season obviously) and other small pest species, as there are pictures of the french shooting pheasants and other pest species. Just wondering what the law is here really, but i havent bought a bow and im getting bored with it and what to kill things, just merely asking more questions on the legality of things as usual. Thanks guys for being so patient with me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blunderbuss Posted April 19, 2012 Report Share Posted April 19, 2012 Im probably famous on this forum by now, but work leaves my mind wondering all the time. But here goes, your all expecting me to ask about bow hunting deer but no, im want to know about shooting game birds (in season obviously) and other small pest species, as there are pictures of the french shooting pheasants and other pest species. Just wondering what the law is here really, but i havent bought a bow and im getting bored with it and what to kill things, just merely asking more questions on the legality of things as usual. Thanks guys for being so patient with me It is illegal to hunt any live quarry with a bow in this country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lumpy Posted April 19, 2012 Report Share Posted April 19, 2012 Law regarding what ? your question is a bit vague Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artschool Posted April 19, 2012 Report Share Posted April 19, 2012 no Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diceman Posted April 19, 2012 Report Share Posted April 19, 2012 (edited) The law is pretty simple - you cannot shoot ANY wildlife - birds, mammals, pests or whatever, with a bow or crossbow in the UK. edit - beaten to it! Edited April 19, 2012 by Diceman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprackles Posted April 19, 2012 Report Share Posted April 19, 2012 Shame.....a nice broadhead on a crossbow bolt would be a very efficient hunting tool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redgum Posted April 19, 2012 Report Share Posted April 19, 2012 Has this law been in force for a long time. I remember my father buying me a bow and some arrows with blunt heads from the Game fair many moons ago. I must have been pre teens(longer ago than I dare to mention) and had great plans to rid the world of grey squirrels. In a very short time I lost all the arrows up trees, no animal was even slightly harmed, or probably even noticed my efforts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloke Posted April 20, 2012 Report Share Posted April 20, 2012 It is illegal to hunt any live quarry with a bow in this country. Like he said, absolutely illegal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiLisCer Posted April 20, 2012 Report Share Posted April 20, 2012 Has this law been in force for a long time. I remember my father buying me a bow and some arrows with blunt heads from the Game fair many moons ago. I must have been pre teens(longer ago than I dare to mention) and had great plans to rid the world of grey squirrels. In a very short time I lost all the arrows up trees, no animal was even slightly harmed, or probably even noticed my efforts. I think it was with the WCA 1984 Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave1992 Posted April 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2012 Basicly ive asked this question because you see people hunting pheasants and other small game with catapults, which to me seems like a pretty inaccurate (for the majority i know there are some awesome shots made with them) form of hunting but is merely just a bulnt object hurled at live quarry, and there are bows and crossbow that to me seem a little more humane. It was confusing to look into, thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diceman Posted April 20, 2012 Report Share Posted April 20, 2012 Basicly ive asked this question because you see people hunting pheasants and other small game with catapults, which to me seems like a pretty inaccurate (for the majority i know there are some awesome shots made with them) form of hunting but is merely just a bulnt object hurled at live quarry, and there are bows and crossbow that to me seem a little more humane. It was confusing to look into, thanks guys Nothing illegal about hunting pests with a catapult per se as far as I know, as long as you adhere to the terms of the GL, but you are more likely to fall foul of the various wildlife / cruelty legislations if someone took exception to your activities and you weren't getting a clean kill every time. Best avoided, IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM Posted April 20, 2012 Report Share Posted April 20, 2012 Im probably famous on this forum by now, but work leaves my mind wondering all the time. But here goes, your all expecting me to ask about bow hunting deer but no, im want to know about shooting game birds (in season obviously) and other small pest species, as there are pictures of the french shooting pheasants and other pest species. Just wondering what the law is here really, but i havent bought a bow and im getting bored with it and what to kill things, just merely asking more questions on the legality of things as usual. Thanks guys for being so patient with me Not really! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted April 21, 2012 Report Share Posted April 21, 2012 (edited) Broad arrow heads are illegal to possess too, even if you have no intention of using them and even if they are not attached to an arrow which seems a little bizarre. I don't know how they get on with old ones from the middle ages, must be some sort of arrangement for them. The law just says you can't have them and because of the way its worded its interpreted as a blanket ban. Edited April 21, 2012 by Vince Green Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wharf Rat Posted April 21, 2012 Report Share Posted April 21, 2012 Broadheads seem to be still available here: http://www.bladesandbows.co.uk/broadheads-270-p.asp I cannot see a legitimate reason for owning them though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bicykillgaz Posted April 21, 2012 Report Share Posted April 21, 2012 Broad arrow heads are illegal to possess too, even if you have no intention of using them and even if they are not attached to an arrow which seems a little bizarre. I don't know how they get on with old ones from the middle ages, must be some sort of arrangement for them. The law just says you can't have them and because of the way its worded its interpreted as a blanket ban. How come you can buy them in the uk then off the bay? HERE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casts_by_fly Posted April 21, 2012 Report Share Posted April 21, 2012 British archers hunt other places you know. Thanks, Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonathanL Posted April 22, 2012 Report Share Posted April 22, 2012 Broad arrow heads are illegal to possess too, even if you have no intention of using them and even if they are not attached to an arrow which seems a little bizarre. I don't know how they get on with old ones from the middle ages, must be some sort of arrangement for them. The law just says you can't have them and because of the way its worded its interpreted as a blanket ban. I'm not sure on this. I've heard it said but I've never seen the actual source of law on it. Does anyone have a reference for it? J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordieh Posted April 22, 2012 Report Share Posted April 22, 2012 Broad arrow heads are illegal to possess too, even if you have no intention of using them and even if they are not attached to an arrow which seems a little bizarre. I don't know how they get on with old ones from the middle ages, must be some sort of arrangement for them. The law just says you can't have them and because of the way its worded its interpreted as a blanket ban. Under which law Geordie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.J.P. Posted April 22, 2012 Report Share Posted April 22, 2012 (edited) Broad arrow heads are illegal to possess too, even if you have no intention of using them and even if they are not attached to an arrow which seems a little bizarre. I don't know how they get on with old ones from the middle ages, must be some sort of arrangement for them. The law just says you can't have them and because of the way its worded its interpreted as a blanket ban. I can categorically state that broadheads are perfectly legal to buy, possess and shoot within the U.K. - whilst observing the prohibition on taking quarry with a bow, as laid out in the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69/section/11 Broadheads are not featured in the The Criminal Justice Act 1988 (Offensive Weapons) Order 1988 - only these items (barring other specifics relating to firearms legislation) are forbidden to buy or sell in the U.K. http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1988/2019/schedule/made The 2008 amendment order to the act brought new legislation to limit the proliferation of cheaply made replica samurai swords - but again, makes no mention of broadheads. http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/973/article/2/made Edited April 22, 2012 by A.J.P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cant hit rabbits 123 Posted April 22, 2012 Report Share Posted April 22, 2012 (edited) Famous after 20 odd posts? If so, I am Royalty, and some on here must surpas even the Gods. As above, I do believe it is illegal to hunt anything in England with a bow. Edited for spelling. Edited April 22, 2012 by cant hit rabbits 123 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave1992 Posted April 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2012 I meant im probably famous for asking 'stupid' questions, as i have asked in other posts, just to clarify im not someone that disobeys the law, i know all of the legislation around shooting, just not so sharp on the things that you dont hear nothing/ anything about. I just like to know all the options open to us as hunters, and like to take up the oppurtunity for a different experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wharf Rat Posted April 27, 2012 Report Share Posted April 27, 2012 British archers hunt other places you know. Thanks, Rick Good point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dicehorn Posted April 27, 2012 Report Share Posted April 27, 2012 (edited) I meant im probably famous for asking 'stupid' questions, as i have asked in other posts, just to clarify im not someone that disobeys the law, i know all of the legislation around shooting, just not so sharp on the things that you dont hear nothing/ anything about. I just like to know all the options open to us as hunters, and like to take up the oppurtunity for a different experience. If you are desparate to shoot something with legs in the UK, can I suggest you look into Field Archery - they shoot at life size animals/birds (bears/deer/turkeys etc) from various distances in more or less natural surroundings ( usually something like a 20 arce wood), scoring points nearest to the bull rings marked on the targets. Have a friend who is into this and it appears they have a great time. All perfectly legal but of course only target arrows. Edited April 27, 2012 by dicehorn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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