mayfly36 Posted September 20, 2009 Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 The amount off times I've asked fellow wildfowlers about Sunday shooting in NI, and each time they comeback with A DIFFERENT ANSWER. Apart from phoning the P.S.N.I FIREARMS DIVISION i thought i would throw this question out to the people on the ground. What is the Law regarding shooting in Northern Ireland on Sunday? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Fudd Posted September 20, 2009 Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 cant shoot any wildlife at all; i used to think that it was ok to shoot rabbits but not birds, but found out recently that its a complete no no, stick to clays or targets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shot shot Posted September 20, 2009 Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glensman Posted September 20, 2009 Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 (edited) I read on the BASC website that you just couldn't shoot birds... Northern Ireland: All wild birds in Northern Ireland are protected on Sundays or on Christmas Day, under the Wildlife Order NI. Edited September 20, 2009 by Glensman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayfly36 Posted September 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 Well GM hows things.....these are the type off answers i was getting, you can see now how confusion sets in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Fudd Posted September 20, 2009 Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 (edited) simple answer is look up the general licence, all the info should be in there (id look for you but bit busy at mo) Edited September 20, 2009 by babbyc1000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Fudd Posted September 20, 2009 Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 (edited) ok i had it saved under favourites so didnt have to search, heres the new sept 09 general licence http://www.ni-environment.gov.uk/wildlicen...tpg32009pdf.pdf doesnt mention rabbits, etc, but if anyone is going wildfowling on a sunday they could be in a bit of bother - look at the notes at the bottom also just realised starlings are no longer on the licence, oh well :blink: Edited September 20, 2009 by babbyc1000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shot shot Posted September 20, 2009 Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 also just realised starlings are no longer on the licence, oh well :blink: BASC say otherwise... http://www.basc.org.uk/en/media/pressrelea...113FBBD8C4910BF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Fudd Posted September 20, 2009 Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 ooops! theyre on one of the other files, heres the main link - http://www.ni-environment.gov.uk/biodivers...uk/wildlife.htm as usual the government departments have made things clear and simple Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glensman Posted September 20, 2009 Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 Not so bad Mayfly, you managin to get out a bit more? It seems from Babby's post that it is just birds that are prohibited? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heladoxa Posted September 20, 2009 Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 Hello Mayfly. You still have diversity of opinion. Why don't you get in touch with your firearms officer. He's paid to know the law and he's the one that might be calling at your place to take your gun away if you get it wrong/ Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayfly36 Posted September 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 (edited) Not so bad Mayfly, you managin to get out a bit more? It seems from Babby's post that it is just birds that are prohibited? Yes mate gettin out with Davie mac and another mate o mine, just starting to get my eye in again. Dont forget, we still ahve to get out for them bunnies mate. Edited September 20, 2009 by mayfly36 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayfly36 Posted September 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 Hello Mayfly. You still have diversity of opinion. Why don't you get in touch with your firearms officer. He's paid to know the law and he's the one that might be calling at your place to take your gun away if you get it wrong/ Bill Bill mate, looks like this is the route i'll have to go down. Im sure this will run for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glensman Posted September 20, 2009 Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 Well I should be movin home to Aontroim in about 2 weeks, so we'll aim for mid-october for the bunnies... the meat's a bit better then- I'm plannin on cooking most of what I shoot this Winter. As regards the Sunday thing, I think your grand as long as it isn't birds... I wont be stopping shooting on Sunday's anyway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Fudd Posted September 20, 2009 Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 Well I should be movin home to Aontroim in about 2 weeks, so we'll aim for mid-october for the bunnies... the meat's a bit better then- I'm plannin on cooking most of what I shoot this Winter. As regards the Sunday thing, I think your grand as long as it isn't birds... I wont be stopping shooting on Sunday's anyway! :blink: thats a great way to keep hold of your guns isnt it simple answer is ring the cops and find out, though they normally issue you with a leaflet with your licence, advising of seasons, etc, might be on it. i used to think it was only birds but read a few months back (cant remember where) that its everything, but it could have been wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayfly36 Posted September 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 NO LEAFLET BC. Either i got it and threw it when i got the permit, or its still here somewhere, suppose i was too excited in getting the bloody thing i never bothered reading it, give the peelers a ring tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyboots Posted September 20, 2009 Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 lets us know what they tell you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayfly36 Posted September 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2009 OK here goes. Just off the phone with the "firearms and explosive division Castle buildings". Their is nothing in the regulations to stop you FROM shooting on a Sunday, FOR FUR OR FEATHER. And i also phoned a reputable firearms dealer and was told the same thing, all down to a gentleman's agreement, if theirs no problem with the land owner, you can shoot away. Now i was surprised Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davie mac Posted September 21, 2009 Report Share Posted September 21, 2009 That is a turn up for the books,i sent them an email last night about that, havent got an answer yet,but that is good to know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Fudd Posted September 21, 2009 Report Share Posted September 21, 2009 thats definitely strange; look at those general licences i posted, it all says except sunday for them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayfly36 Posted September 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2009 When i 1st asked the question, i was told he had never come across this before, he came back about 2 minutes later and this is when he told me just what ive posted, SO WHO IS RIGHT??? IT LOOKS LIKE IT COMES DOWN TO THE LAND OWNER, AS THEIR IS DEFINITELY NO LAW PROHIBITING YOU FROM SHOOTING ON SUNDAYS, ACCORDING TO THE FIREARMS LICENSING IN C buildings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glensman Posted September 21, 2009 Report Share Posted September 21, 2009 (edited) Na goin on that wildlife order thing I think you still can't shoot birds on a sunday... I think I'll keep Sundays for the rabbits/clays/foxing and if the odd crow lands in front of a rabbit as I shoot then it's not really my fault... BTW: I still have that leaflet, nothing about sundays on it. Edited September 21, 2009 by Glensman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davie mac Posted September 21, 2009 Report Share Posted September 21, 2009 I sent the peelers an email last night about shooting ducks and vermen no sundays this is there short and sweet reply Dear Sir This is covered by bye laws. You would need to contact your local council office regarding this matter. Regards N Kernaghan Firearms & Explosives Branch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyboots Posted September 21, 2009 Report Share Posted September 21, 2009 mayabe sum1 from basc or sacs could clear the matter up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glensman Posted September 21, 2009 Report Share Posted September 21, 2009 I sent the peelers an email last night about shooting ducks and vermen no sundays this is there short and sweet reply Dear Sir This is covered by bye laws. You would need to contact your local council office regarding this matter. Regards N Kernaghan Firearms & Explosives Branch Which can be read as "we don't know, why u askin us?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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