wots the law on

[skp_2k8 1]

helloo people i go ferreting and rabbiting but think it is about time i get sum foxs but dont no the law in england///bristol so if anyone noes can u help please i wanna put terrer to ground and maybe do sum lamping to get a few foxs hope sum 1 can help

[Giro 2,648]

Do what your signature says.... but dont Duck just f**k....

[jeppi 49]

here you pal av a read of this

 

 

The use of terriers below ground for flushing wild mammals

 

The use of a terrier below ground to flush a wild mammal is only permitted providing all of the following conditions are met:

 

• Only a single dog is used below ground at any one time

 

• The purpose is to flush out wild mammals solely for the purpose of preventing or reducing serious damage to game birds or wild birds being kept or preserved to be shot

 

• The person must carry with them written permission from the land owner or occupier which you must be able to immediately show to the police on demand*

 

• They must intend to shoot the wild mammal as soon as possible after it is flushed

 

• All reasonable steps must be taken to prevent risk or injury to the dog

 

The manner in which the dog is used must also comply with the following code:

 

• The terrier’s role is to locate and flush the animal, not to fight with it

 

• Only ‘soft’ terriers which stand back and bark are to be used

 

• Care must be taken to ensure the safety of those involved and to minimise the risk of injury to either the terrier or the wild mammal

 

• The terrier’s time below ground must be kept as short as possible

 

• The terrier must always be fitted with an electronic locator

 

• Once it is determined the terrier is trapped, assistance must be given to release it immediately

 

Notes: Nothing other than nets may be placed over entrance / exit holes during the flushing.

 

DEFRA has stated in a written reply that once a terrier has exited the earth the gamekeeper (or presumably terrierman) may dig down to the quarry.

 

* Written Permission – Is Required.

 

Rats and rabbits can be hunted above and below ground as before providing you have permission from the landowner.

 

The hunting of all other animals (including mice, stoats, weasels, squirrels, mink and foxes) is illegal unless carried out as described below.

 

The use of terriers above ground for flushing wild mammals to a gun(s)

 

Providing you have permission from the landowner, up to two terriers can be used to flush your quarry from cover above ground (which could be undergrowth, woodland etc.). The quarry must then be shot dead as soon as possible by a “competent personâ€. The Hunting Act doesn’t specify what a competent person is but it is likely a court would expect them to A have an appropriate licensed weapon and B be able to prove that they have competently shot and killed the quarry species in the past. This advice is applicable to the use of all dogs, not just terriers.

[jpnixon 7]

Theres a link at the top of the page where it says: The use of terriers for the control of fox predation of gamebirds is still legal under the regulations as imposed below that it says HERE so why not try clicking it.

Edited July 9, 2009 by nixy

[steviemann 5]

Theres a link at the top of the page where it says: The use of terriers for the control of fox predation of gamebirds is still legal under the regulations as imposed below that it says HERE so why not try clicking it.

[skp_2k8 1]

here you pal av a read of this

 

 

The use of terriers below ground for flushing wild mammals

 

The use of a terrier below ground to flush a wild mammal is only permitted providing all of the following conditions are met:

 

• Only a single dog is used below ground at any one time

 

• The purpose is to flush out wild mammals solely for the purpose of preventing or reducing serious damage to game birds or wild birds being kept or preserved to be shot

 

• The person must carry with them written permission from the land owner or occupier which you must be able to immediately show to the police on demand*

 

• They must intend to shoot the wild mammal as soon as possible after it is flushed

 

• All reasonable steps must be taken to prevent risk or injury to the dog

 

The manner in which the dog is used must also comply with the following code:

 

• The terrier’s role is to locate and flush the animal, not to fight with it

 

• Only ‘soft’ terriers which stand back and bark are to be used

 

• Care must be taken to ensure the safety of those involved and to minimise the risk of injury to either the terrier or the wild mammal

 

• The terrier’s time below ground must be kept as short as possible

 

• The terrier must always be fitted with an electronic locator

 

• Once it is determined the terrier is trapped, assistance must be given to release it immediately

 

Notes: Nothing other than nets may be placed over entrance / exit holes during the flushing.

 

DEFRA has stated in a written reply that once a terrier has exited the earth the gamekeeper (or presumably terrierman) may dig down to the quarry.

 

* Written Permission – Is Required.

 

Rats and rabbits can be hunted above and below ground as before providing you have permission from the landowner.

 

The hunting of all other animals (including mice, stoats, weasels, squirrels, mink and foxes) is illegal unless carried out as described below.

 

The use of terriers above ground for flushing wild mammals to a gun(s)

 

Providing you have permission from the landowner, up to two terriers can be used to flush your quarry from cover above ground (which could be undergrowth, woodland etc.). The quarry must then be shot dead as soon as possible by a “competent personâ€. The Hunting Act doesn’t specify what a competent person is but it is likely a court would expect them to A have an appropriate licensed weapon and B be able to prove that they have competently shot and killed the quarry species in the past. This advice is applicable to the use of all dogs, not just terriers.

cheers for that mate it helped out alot thanks for your time

[jeppi 49]

here you pal av a read of this

 

 

The use of terriers below ground for flushing wild mammals

 

The use of a terrier below ground to flush a wild mammal is only permitted providing all of the following conditions are met:

 

• Only a single dog is used below ground at any one time

 

• The purpose is to flush out wild mammals solely for the purpose of preventing or reducing serious damage to game birds or wild birds being kept or preserved to be shot

 

• The person must carry with them written permission from the land owner or occupier which you must be able to immediately show to the police on demand*

 

• They must intend to shoot the wild mammal as soon as possible after it is flushed

 

• All reasonable steps must be taken to prevent risk or injury to the dog

 

The manner in which the dog is used must also comply with the following code:

 

• The terrier’s role is to locate and flush the animal, not to fight with it

 

• Only ‘soft’ terriers which stand back and bark are to be used

 

• Care must be taken to ensure the safety of those involved and to minimise the risk of injury to either the terrier or the wild mammal

 

• The terrier’s time below ground must be kept as short as possible

 

• The terrier must always be fitted with an electronic locator

 

• Once it is determined the terrier is trapped, assistance must be given to release it immediately

 

Notes: Nothing other than nets may be placed over entrance / exit holes during the flushing.

 

DEFRA has stated in a written reply that once a terrier has exited the earth the gamekeeper (or presumably terrierman) may dig down to the quarry.

 

* Written Permission – Is Required.

 

Rats and rabbits can be hunted above and below ground as before providing you have permission from the landowner.

 

The hunting of all other animals (including mice, stoats, weasels, squirrels, mink and foxes) is illegal unless carried out as described below.

 

The use of terriers above ground for flushing wild mammals to a gun(s)

 

Providing you have permission from the landowner, up to two terriers can be used to flush your quarry from cover above ground (which could be undergrowth, woodland etc.). The quarry must then be shot dead as soon as possible by a “competent personâ€. The Hunting Act doesn’t specify what a competent person is but it is likely a court would expect them to A have an appropriate licensed weapon and B be able to prove that they have competently shot and killed the quarry species in the past. This advice is applicable to the use of all dogs, not just terriers.

cheers for that mate it helped out alot thanks for your time

not a problem anything for a fellow hunter thats how it should be imo