Big Dog Posted April 14, 2007 Report Share Posted April 14, 2007 I have gone a long time without rabbit shooting as they seem to almost be a thing of the past around here. That said my friend has a wee 35 arce farm and has just planted about 2000 trees. The rabbits and a hare have killed over 600. I have been culling down some rabbits and I am enjoying bunny shoot again. Here is a question: If a hare is causing damage to the trees, can you shoot it out of season I have no desire to shoot a hare, again rare, but my friend want me to. Wheather I do or not I would like to know the legal side. I went out last week to lamp a fox and took a walk over his land to get a rabbit to bate with. I have never used a .222 on a rabbit b4. I new it was to much gun for a bunny but just wanted it for bate. Well at 50 mtrs I shot it, gutted it and half cook it. I couldn't even lift it, that said I was gone the next morning. I went back last night to lamp for rabbit with my .22lr. Guess what? I forgot to change the scope lamp bracket over to my lr On Monday I will order a second one so I can I don't need to change them over. Took the single bunny at 92 yrds with .22lr Winchester subs. I was pleased with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pin Posted April 14, 2007 Report Share Posted April 14, 2007 No such thing as too much gun Good work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08shooter Posted April 15, 2007 Report Share Posted April 15, 2007 well done mate there are nt many rabbits about here anymore.i just got permission for a new farm with loads on it.it will be my first experience with rabbits.i think it may be illegal to shoot hares here at the present time.you may need to check up on that.you could land yourselfin big trouble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted April 15, 2007 Report Share Posted April 15, 2007 God man Big Dog. Dont know about the hare. But, id say, if its caussing damage, then prehaps a special permit might be needed to cull it? Im not too up with the laws up north. Frank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazza Posted April 15, 2007 Report Share Posted April 15, 2007 well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatingisbest Posted April 15, 2007 Report Share Posted April 15, 2007 There is no season for hare, you can shoot them when you like, just like rabbits. Theres some debate thought about whether you can lamp them or not, best off asking BASC about this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kip270 Posted April 15, 2007 Report Share Posted April 15, 2007 No such thing as too much gun Good work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naddan28 Posted April 15, 2007 Report Share Posted April 15, 2007 can't shoot hare on sundays though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye Posted April 15, 2007 Report Share Posted April 15, 2007 There is no season for hare, you can shoot them when you like, just like rabbits. Theres some debate thought about whether you can lamp them or not, best off asking BASC about this. They are across the water in Ireland the law could be different Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dog Posted April 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2007 Sunday not an issue as I raely shoot Sundays and when I do targets. I will check with BASC tomorrow. I don't really want to shoot it but he has got loads of damage done. They are putting new covers to the trees and maybe that will solve the issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyber Posted April 15, 2007 Report Share Posted April 15, 2007 I didn't think it was legal to lamp for hares as they are classed as game and it is illegal to shoot game in the hours of darkenss (or so I though anyway!!) Someone will correct me on this I'm sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatingisbest Posted April 15, 2007 Report Share Posted April 15, 2007 There is no season for hare, you can shoot them when you like, just like rabbits. Theres some debate thought about whether you can lamp them or not, best off asking BASC about this. They are across the water in Ireland the law could be different Well done hawkeye i didnt see that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auto culto Posted April 17, 2007 Report Share Posted April 17, 2007 there's no season for hare but as its classed as game so shooting on Sundays and hunting at night / lamping is illegal. At this time of year their breeding and you will see some babies about so its classed as ungentlemanlike to shoot them (more of an unspoken rule). However I have a similar problem on one of my permissions and when they are doing vast amounts of damage they need culling one way of the other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pavman Posted April 17, 2007 Report Share Posted April 17, 2007 nice one BD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozo Posted April 17, 2007 Report Share Posted April 17, 2007 Nice one Big Dog, were you shooting over willow? Me and jimjim shoot 2/3 times a week over willow the bunnies seem to love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dog Posted April 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2007 No Ozo it is a mix of mostly hard woods, beech, ash, which are the ones getting the hammering, holly and a load of other stuff. The ash are getting the heads bitten off, they are about 12" high. Other getting the root dug up. The hare issue isn't an issue for me as I don't want to shoot it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimjim Posted April 18, 2007 Report Share Posted April 18, 2007 Were do you shoot big dog?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marky123 Posted April 18, 2007 Report Share Posted April 18, 2007 Hi Big dog what is the trigger like on your 77/22? mine's awful MARK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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