soontjen Posted March 8, 2009 Report Share Posted March 8, 2009 i got permission on a large 25 / 30 acre's of rape the pigeon's are flying from a wood over a country lane into the middle of the field the only way i can get to them would be to sit with my back to the wood under the hedge shooting into the field with the lane behind me .. i would be out of site and the hedge is about 8 foot high 5 feet deep ,,, can i legaly shoot from here ?:birthday:??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniel Posted March 8, 2009 Report Share Posted March 8, 2009 (edited) You have to be 50ft away from a public highway when firing your gun, do a search on here or check the BASC website for further details. Dont forget the distance your shot could also travel, so i would say face away from this lane at all times This is what it says on the BASC site Shoot managers and Guns must ensure that shooting does not obstruct, cause danger or alarm to users of the public highway, including roads, bridleways, footpaths and other rights of way. Guns should note that to shoot across a footpath or bridleway that is in use by walkers or riders may constitute a public nuisance or wilful obstruction. There may also be a liability in negligence if it is known that people are on, or likely to be on, the path. In particular, care should be taken when siting Guns near roads. Section 161 of the Highways Act 1980 (England & Wales) makes it an offence to discharge a firearm within 50 ft of the centre of a highway with vehicular rights without lawful authority or excuse, if as a result a user of the highway is injured, interrupted or endangered. The Highways Act does not apply in Scotland but Procurators Fiscal may use common law offences of 'culpable and reckless conduct' and 'reckless endangerment' in situations in which the 1980 Act would be contravened in England and Wales. Information signs, if appropriate, should be erected on shoot days on footpaths or bridleways. The siting of release pens and feeding of game near highways should be avoided. Game managers should collect and dispose of road casualties where possible. Edited March 8, 2009 by Spaniel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted March 8, 2009 Report Share Posted March 8, 2009 The 50ft rule does state that for it to be an offence, someone has to be endangered, distressed, or their journey interrupted. If its a quiet lane and it is as you describe, then I would site a hide facing away from it and shoot into the field. Naturally, if you hear someone walking by, or a horse, etc. don't take the shot until they are gone. If you receive any direct complaint, then move on, but I doubt you would. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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