Birds And Dogs

[green dragon 701]

Alright guys just wondering wats the law on take birds with dogs? Just an example say a pheasnt or candian goose was walking across a field on full permission at night dog cought it. Is that legal or not i know its a strange question lol atb guys

[Gaz_1989 9,539]

The only exception to the hunting with dogs act is rats and rabbits mate.

[green dragon 701]

Thort so cheers mate

Edited September 16, 2016 by green dragon

[trenchfoot 4,243]

Hunting act only relates to mammals. Crack on and fill your boots

[krawnden 1,036]

As trenchfoot says, Hunting Act only applies to mammals. But it's illegal to kill game birds after sunset, so pheasant would definitely be a no-no. Canada goose isn't a game bird and is also now on the general licence, so if you can prove you're meeting the conditions of the general licence it's definitely legal to kill them at any time of day. But I must admit I'm not certain if using a dog to do so falls within its scope.

[green dragon 701]

Thanks for the ifno guys ill just have to see how i feel on the night lol

Edited September 16, 2016 by green dragon

[Gaz_1989 9,539]

Thanks for the ifno guys ill just have to see how i feel on the night lol

If your dog was off the lead legally hunting rabbit on permission and he accidentally caught a bird then it wouldn't be illegal because you didn't intend to kill the bird.

 

Doesn't work when not on permission though because they take you to court for having a dog dangerously out of control. So someone told me anyway ?

[Phil Lloyd 10,739]

In my opinion,...Birds (Pheasants, Ducks, etc) are an acceptable quarry for a true lurcher...

[iworkwhippets 13,222]

and whippets

[stealthy1 3,964]

I don't know how you can stop them.