allanwinks Posted March 31, 2020 Report Share Posted March 31, 2020 I am concerned about the use of decoys in Scotland for shooting resident Greylags. During the period from April 1st onwards. Under the latest GL 02/2020 from NatureScot. My local RFD says they should not be used , but I cannot find any reference to the use of decoys other than in a Larsen trap. Can anyone clarify this matter please. General licence for birds - GL02 2020 - To kill or take certain birds for the prevention of serious damage - 1st April to 31st December_0.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted March 31, 2020 Report Share Posted March 31, 2020 Is this at all relevant considering the lockdown? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted March 31, 2020 Report Share Posted March 31, 2020 The extended season licence to shoot greylag in the islands has been stopped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wigeon jim Posted April 3, 2020 Report Share Posted April 3, 2020 The crop protection licenses for pinkfoot geese ect didn't allow decoys or big bore guns but nothing in the new general license about decoys for greylags,. Jim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allanwinks Posted April 4, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2020 Thanks for your thoughts Jim, you were the only respondent that read the question.👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scolopax Posted April 4, 2020 Report Share Posted April 4, 2020 I am concerned that they are even on a General License, and right through the breeding season too. disgraceful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancer425 Posted April 4, 2020 Report Share Posted April 4, 2020 4 hours ago, scolopax said: I am concerned that they are even on a General License, and right through the breeding season too. disgraceful. You and me both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piebob Posted April 4, 2020 Report Share Posted April 4, 2020 I guess if wildfowlers don't shoot enough of them in the season then the numbers will remain high and they are regarded as a pest in the same way as pigeons, damaging livelihoods. Becomes a pest management task. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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