CharlieT Posted May 8, 2020 Report Share Posted May 8, 2020 Alliance paper calls for the phased introduction of shooting as lockdown restrictions are eased 04 May 2020 by Countryside Alliance The Countryside Alliance, has produced a paper titled – ‘A return to shooting: a phased approach to shooting as lockdown restrictions are eased’. The outbreak of COVID-19 has disrupted the nation and it is in all our interests that we return to normal activities as soon as it is safe to do so. Shooting plays a crucial role in the environmental, economic and social well-being of the countryside and this latest document from the Alliance explains how a phased return of shooting activities can secure the many benefits it brings. Featuring key statistics and facts, as well as quotes from leading voices within the shooting community, the 8 page dossier, which is now available online, has been submitted to the Government. A full copy of the report can be found here The aim of the proposals set out within the paper demonstrate that when it is safe to do so, and lockdown restrictions are eased, shooting should be amongst the first activities to resume. In brief, it argues that when the Government do adjust lockdown conditions then: 1) Essential pest control such as rabbit, deer, and pigeon must be undertaken alone, or within household groups only. 2) The same restrictions that govern essential travel should be adhered to. 3) Suitable plans for carcass management must be made prior to any outing, to avoid the need for contact with game processors. 4) When restrictions are relaxed to allow game shooting, shoots must be able to demonstrate they can comply with social distancing measures, and operate within Government guidelines. 5) Equipment should not be shared, and where applicable, payment should be organised in advance and made online where possible. The Alliance's Director of Shooting, Adrian Blackmore said: “The Countryside Alliance fully supports the Government and its effort to slow the spread and minimise the effect of COVID-19. However, as the Government now comes to consider how the country will exit lockdown, we are proposing that when it is safe to do so, and restrictions are eased, shooting could be one of the first activities to be resumed in a phased manner. Shooting is an activity that can be conducted in isolation, and it has a key role in many conservation and pest control management plans. It will be detrimental to our biodiversity and wildlife across the country if restrictions remain in place longer than necessary. It is also an activity that has well documented physical and mental health benefits, and critically, it is the lynch pin of many rural economies” A full copy of the report can be found here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panoma1 Posted May 8, 2020 Report Share Posted May 8, 2020 No reason that shooting and fishing cannot take place, as long as social distance rules are followed! The government concedes being outdoors alone is safer, in that Corona virus is more transmittable indoors mixing with crowds! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted May 8, 2020 Report Share Posted May 8, 2020 Been fishing most of the day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted May 8, 2020 Report Share Posted May 8, 2020 50 minutes ago, Old farrier said: Been fishing most of the day hello, that sounds nice, any luck ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted May 8, 2020 Report Share Posted May 8, 2020 59 minutes ago, oldypigeonpopper said: hello, that sounds nice, any luck ? Caught you 😂😂😂😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted May 8, 2020 Report Share Posted May 8, 2020 1 minute ago, Old farrier said: Caught you 😂😂😂😊 hello, will just have to hear what Boris comes up with tomorrow, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnphilip Posted May 8, 2020 Report Share Posted May 8, 2020 27 minutes ago, Old farrier said: Caught you 😂😂😂😊 Did ya but him back did ya 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainhastings Posted May 8, 2020 Report Share Posted May 8, 2020 Here in sunny wales we are now allowed to go for more than one walk a day and garden centres can open. End of for another 3 weeks. So just more of the same. Just praying we can get back shooting in time for harvest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted May 8, 2020 Report Share Posted May 8, 2020 23 minutes ago, johnphilip said: Did ya but him back did ya 😀 He’s a slippery old thing well past breeding and looking a bit tough so I chucked him back 😂😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancer425 Posted May 9, 2020 Report Share Posted May 9, 2020 23 hours ago, oldypigeonpopper said: hello, will just have to hear what Boris comes up with tomorrow, Yes be nice to get out fishing again, might even be tempted to go foxing if they are allowing us. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted May 9, 2020 Report Share Posted May 9, 2020 42 minutes ago, lancer425 said: Yes be nice to get out fishing again, might even be tempted to go foxing if they are allowing us. . hello, yes me to, trout fishing and a trip over to the farm, both on own, will just have to see what Boris has to say on relaxing the lockdown, although i still think some measures need to be kept going, social distancing and maybe face masks, still need to stay safe and help the NHS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancer425 Posted May 9, 2020 Report Share Posted May 9, 2020 9 minutes ago, oldypigeonpopper said: hello, yes me to, trout fishing and a trip over to the farm, both on own, will just have to see what Boris has to say on relaxing the lockdown, although i still think some measures need to be kept going, social distancing and maybe face masks, still need to stay safe and help the NHS I was told by a fowling mate today, he read we are getting changes a bit like the weldh he read it on some news page on his phone Not sure he even said which news paper. If he is right what are wales doing re the lifting. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted May 9, 2020 Report Share Posted May 9, 2020 (edited) 29 minutes ago, lancer425 said: I was told by a fowling mate today, he read we are getting changes a bit like the weldh he read it on some news page on his phone Not sure he even said which news paper. If he is right what are wales doing re the lifting. ? Opening garden centres and go outside more than once a day from there door to exercise and back staying local Edited May 9, 2020 by Old farrier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainhastings Posted May 9, 2020 Report Share Posted May 9, 2020 Yea was hoping to get out fishing but here in wales no chance. Can't even drive up the road to take the dog some where else for a change. I can go to the garden centre though. Furlough until june which will be reviewed over next week or so. God knows how the work front is going to pan out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancer425 Posted May 9, 2020 Report Share Posted May 9, 2020 Oh well It is what it is. Will know for sure by this time tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted May 9, 2020 Report Share Posted May 9, 2020 1 minute ago, lancer425 said: Oh well It is what it is. Will know for sure by this time tomorrow. And there’s a plan to open libraries Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted May 10, 2020 Report Share Posted May 10, 2020 On 08/05/2020 at 19:59, captainhastings said: Here in sunny wales we are now allowed to go for more than one walk a day and garden centres can open. End of for another 3 weeks. So just more of the same. Just praying we can get back shooting in time for harvest Well, what I've noticed so far, is that the restrictions are being ignored big time. Every evening on my way to work (social care) I witness many groups of youngsters walking around the town, and plenty of other people gathering in various areas to have a few cans! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainhastings Posted May 10, 2020 Report Share Posted May 10, 2020 (edited) 27 minutes ago, steve_b_wales said: Well, what I've noticed so far, is that the restrictions are being ignored big time. Every evening on my way to work (social care) I witness many groups of youngsters walking around the town, and plenty of other people gathering in various areas to have a few cans! Same here Steve in the local parks you got your normal weed smokers going on and theres groups of kids running around together. For the most part though people are behaving. I think for once the welsh gov have got this right and are taking sense. The english need to give doris a kick up the **** From what I see on fb they reckon in england they can get out fishing and all outdoor sports as of wednesday so that would inc shooting. Mind you all vague to be honest. But I am quite happy sitting it out here in wales. Still plenty of time before sept the 1st Edited May 10, 2020 by captainhastings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motty Posted May 10, 2020 Report Share Posted May 10, 2020 Back to unrestricted shooting as from Wednesday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOXHUNTER1 Posted May 10, 2020 Report Share Posted May 10, 2020 Just now, motty said: Back to unrestricted shooting as from Wednesday. Bring it on . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrowning2 Posted May 10, 2020 Report Share Posted May 10, 2020 32 minutes ago, motty said: Back to unrestricted shooting as from Wednesday. Is crop protection sport under the General licences ? If not then nothing has changed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacko3275 Posted May 12, 2020 Report Share Posted May 12, 2020 (edited) But it is allowed under lockdown with certain guidelines it was the travelling that wasn’t allowed On 10/05/2020 at 22:30, rbrowning2 said: Is crop protection sport under the General licences ? If not then nothing has changed? Edited May 12, 2020 by Jacko3275 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokersmith Posted May 12, 2020 Report Share Posted May 12, 2020 The latest brief from BASC is encouraging :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motty Posted May 12, 2020 Report Share Posted May 12, 2020 On 10/05/2020 at 22:30, rbrowning2 said: Is crop protection sport under the General licences ? If not then nothing has changed? It matters not what you wish to call it, outdoor activities will be allowed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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