Stoobygixer Posted January 4, 2014 Report Share Posted January 4, 2014 Hi folks, does anyone know if it is it legal to shoot ravens ? As ive been up the farm today an there's a corvid problem an I'm sure I've seen an heard ravens calling ....... Cheers Stu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little_Dom Posted January 4, 2014 Report Share Posted January 4, 2014 99% sure they are protected Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted January 4, 2014 Report Share Posted January 4, 2014 100% sure they are protected - sadly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted January 4, 2014 Report Share Posted January 4, 2014 Protected in uk All the best Of Protected in uk All the best Of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yickdaz Posted January 4, 2014 Report Share Posted January 4, 2014 (edited) 100% sure they are protected as well Edited January 4, 2014 by yickdaz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoobygixer Posted January 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2014 Thanks for the replys guys, i will use a bit of caution before I pull the trigger. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyska Posted January 4, 2014 Report Share Posted January 4, 2014 Thanks for the replys guys, i will use a bit of caution before I pull the trigger. Thanks Good man, good question, good response! Kudos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoggysreels Posted January 4, 2014 Report Share Posted January 4, 2014 I'd suggest you study the "legal quarry" that can be taken, and at what time of the year it is legal to take ... Quarry identification is more important than, shotguns/cartridges/shooting attire etc ... E.G. ... a split second glance and you should be confident in distinguishing between a red legged partridge (french) and a grey partridge (english) ... quarry ID, in my opinion, is the most important aspect of shooting. Shooting responsibly enhances wildlife ... shooting a protected species is not an accident, it in my opinion, is an indication, that person should not be shooting. Its not all about getting a SGC and picking up a gun/cartridges and permissions ... Its a subject lm passionate about ... shooting enhances wildlife, incorrect quarry recognition depletes it ... l suggest .. The BASC "Handbook of Shooting" - The Sporting Shotgun ... Before the trigger is pulled ... think, should l fire or not .. is quarry identified ? ... if its yes, and its a plausible shot, shoot ... if there is a shred of doubt! ... DON'T shoot .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoobygixer Posted January 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2014 That's why I asked the question as I couldn't find it on the BASC site, poss due to me looking on my phone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnage Posted January 5, 2014 Report Share Posted January 5, 2014 Could not agree more 'hoggysreels'. Don't forget the Stock Dove is protected as well. Looks very similar to a woodie to the uneducated especially in autumn when you get a lot of young woodpigeon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BattleFieldRelics Posted January 5, 2014 Report Share Posted January 5, 2014 John Cravens arent on the list: General Licences reduce bureaucracy by allowing people to carry out activities that affect protected species. You do not need to apply for a General Licence. http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/ourwork/regulation/wildlife/licences/generallicences.aspx#2013 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoobygixer Posted January 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2014 I do an will be carrying a copy of the 2014 general licence as soon as I'm back to work an print one off, I'm always 100% before I pull the trigger an if I'm unsure about it, I leave it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoggysreels Posted January 5, 2014 Report Share Posted January 5, 2014 Good, the future of shooting is in good hands if you go down that route ... l cant always be certain of species when out shooting and lve been into bird watching since l was a kid ... no one is perfect ... but if doubt lifts its head, keep the safety on .. cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul2012 Posted January 5, 2014 Report Share Posted January 5, 2014 The wildlife of today is not ours to dispose of as we please, we have it in trust & we must account for it to those who come after. King George VI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
numanoid Posted January 5, 2014 Report Share Posted January 5, 2014 Thank goodness for some great shooting attitudes on here. Never pull the trigger if you're not sure what your are shooting. respect your quarry, respect the sport and respect the law. Nothing worse than watching the shoot anything that moves brigade! makes me feel ashamed to own a gun myself when I see it. Wildlife is disappearing at a criminal rate, as is habitat and thats bad news for all of us. Hoggysreels, I couldn't have put it better. Enjoy your shooting and enjoy the wildlife out there while you can Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garden gun Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 +1 everyone BFR, the Towniefile lot are only peddling the left of centre townie agenda of BBC, RSPCA etc. If they did not they would go the way of David Bellamy and Robin Page and never work again. That said if belief in that agenda be proven by the well tried method of the 16th century - throw in pond and if they float they believe, then retribution should be taken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.