yickdaz Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 Yeah just seen myself you don't have to apply for an individual licence as before but it does stipulate to prevent serious damage to crops only or have I misread it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 got a link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancer425 Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-general-licences-for-controlling-canada-geese-and-wood-pigeon-comes-into-force Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davetyler Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 Deosnt state a season for crop protection just a valid till date that was on the old system too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TR1 Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 As far as I can see it does not restrict shooting to peak breeding season but suggests it is only permitted if control outside that period is not effective. It also seems to put the onus on the grower as the prime user of the license to maintain non lethal method usage and records. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil23 Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 New licenses just came out for pigeons and canadas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 so when will this start.well we dont need a licence, that makes sence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 Sorry chaps for the last post. Just re-read it and obviously mis read it.......this whole fiasco has fried my brain over the last week ! so the consensus is we are good to go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil23 Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 As from about half hour ago from what i can make out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yickdaz Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 4 minutes ago, Hammeronhammeroff said: Sorry chaps for the last post. Just re-read it and obviously mis read it.......this whole fiasco has fried my brain over the last week ! so the consensus is we are good to go? I would read it again but yes good to go if there is a crop to protect, but stubbles are a no no from what I see section 8 states below 8. When this licence can be used a) Only as a last resort to prevent serious damage*. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 (edited) hello, i that is correct i can only say at last N/E have made a good decision a last, at least some PW members can get on with helping some farmers, i can only wait for any laid barley or will that be ruled out, disappointing if stubble shooting is banned Edited May 3, 2019 by oldypigeonpopper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 the peas are in flower so that means if the pigeons are going in on them, we can shoot them,if i saw it right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yickdaz Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 1 minute ago, mossy835 said: the peas are in flower so that means if the pigeons are going in on them, we can shoot them,if i saw it right. Yeah because they are attacking a growing crop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh man Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 So am I right in thinking , the landowner and the ones he / she gave permission to don't need to apply for a license , only need to comply with what is written on the new G L ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancer425 Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 1 minute ago, marsh man said: So am I right in thinking , the landowner and the ones he / she gave permission to don't need to apply for a license , only need to comply with what is written on the new G L ?? Way it reads to me Marsh man . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yickdaz Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 1 minute ago, marsh man said: So am I right in thinking , the landowner and the ones he / she gave permission to don't need to apply for a license , only need to comply with what is written on the new G L ?? It looks that way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustydave Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 but not if the peas are in your back garden 'You can use this general licence if you grow crops on a sufficient scale to have financial value, or you act on behalf of a grower.' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh man Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 1 minute ago, lancer425 said: Way it reads to me Marsh man . THANKS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atf Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 Best bit: If using scarecrows, make it look as real as possible, dress it in your old clothes, sit it on a chair and put a gun-like stick in its hand, move it regularly (ideally daily or more frequently). Occasionally change places with the scarecrow, and use this method to shoot to scare or to kill woodpigeons (under licence). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancer425 Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 10 minutes ago, yickdaz said: I would read it again but yes good to go if there is a crop to protect, but stubbles are a no no from what I see section 8 states below 8. When this licence can be used a) Only as a last resort to prevent serious damage*. Your right but you could decoy on stubble thus controlling numbers where pigeons are doing damage to a growing crop elsewhere. Pretty much just like the old GLs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TR1 Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 You could shoot on stubble if it was to divert birds from a growing crop under attack and therefore protect that crop, this was always the case I believe. iI would guess that shooting on a game cover crop next to a growing crop under attack would also be deemed OK Both of the above of course need to be conducted together with or after the failure of .non lethal methods Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancer425 Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 1 minute ago, TR1 said: You could shoot on stubble if it was to divert birds from a growing crop under attack and therefore protect that crop, this was always the case I believe. iI would guess that shooting on a game cover crop next to a growing crop under attack would also be deemed OK Both of the above of course need to be conducted together with or after the failure of .non lethal methods This. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow Bear Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 1 minute ago, TR1 said: need to be conducted together with or after the failure of .non lethal methods And here in lies the rub, I have a feeling this is as full of holes as the Crow licence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancer425 Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 1 minute ago, Yellow Bear said: And here in lies the rub, I have a feeling this is as full of holes as the Crow licence. Agree its not 100%. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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