Bobtheferret 1,224 Posted December 7, 2019 Report Share Posted December 7, 2019 Evening ladies and gents, i have been selling ferreted rabbits to my local butcher for a while (not serious numbers the odd half a dozen here and there when I have enough spare) but today he said he can’t take them any more as environmental health have changed the law on game. I have googled it and can’t find anything but has anyone got any information on the most update laws and does anyone know if it is possible to get around this?? I don’t catch loads but I only need so many for myself and hate the thought of waste especially as the butcher sells them no problem at all and is keen to take them but says it just isn’t worth the risk for him which I totally understand and agree with. Someone mentioned I could possibly get some kind of hunter number or something to allow me to sell them??? Many thanks for any replies. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
patterdale 672 Posted December 7, 2019 Report Share Posted December 7, 2019 If you're out not for profit just give them away,I've found the pensioners are always great full for a rabbit or two,there's no need for waste. 4 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bobtheferret 1,224 Posted December 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2019 I am really not worried about getting anything for them just don’t want them to go to waste, unfortunately I don’t really know anyone that would want them. The odd one but not enough, hence the butcher. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chaseorbechased 119 Posted December 7, 2019 Report Share Posted December 7, 2019 Any game dealers local to you Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ginger beard 4,652 Posted December 7, 2019 Report Share Posted December 7, 2019 Usually if there's a law about selling game its nationwide.the butchers down here will buy them.the e.h are a bunch of c**ts. Reptile shops pay the best price so i've read on here. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
micky 3,325 Posted December 8, 2019 Report Share Posted December 8, 2019 I used to sell a lot to Pub/Restaurants , Ring up and ask to speak to Chef (no one else) tell him/her that you have Wild Rabbits caught to-day at ( a local well Beauty spot eg Winsor Park ) as they like to put Sourced from on their Menu or specials board , if they want some it will usually be 12/20 , Give them all Doe Rabbits with no bruising , this can be done by soaking over Night in Salted Water with a dash of Vinegar this is handy for thawing out Frozen Rabbits you sling in to fill your order , make sure your Rabbits Flaps are Trimmed and the legs are severed below the Knee on the back legs . Deliver them on a decent Tray as appearance is everything . When you get to the Kitchen do not go in but tell one of the Slaves to place them in Salt Water to Rest , I would charge £4 each and if they want the Heads and Liver dressing that is another 50 Pence per item , To most people doing all this may seem a load of Bollux but the will come back again and again it takes moments and costs nothing . 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 10,774 Posted December 8, 2019 Report Share Posted December 8, 2019 15 hours ago, Bobtheferret said: Evening ladies and gents, i have been selling ferreted rabbits to my local butcher for a while (not serious numbers the odd half a dozen here and there when I have enough spare) but today he said he can’t take them any more as environmental health have changed the law on game. I have googled it and can’t find anything but has anyone got any information on the most update laws and does anyone know if it is possible to get around this?? I don’t catch loads but I only need so many for myself and hate the thought of waste especially as the butcher sells them no problem at all and is keen to take them but says it just isn’t worth the risk for him which I totally understand and agree with. Someone mentioned I could possibly get some kind of hunter number or something to allow me to sell them??? Many thanks for any replies. Get the butcher to put up a sign with your phone number on it in his shop... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
foxdropper 17,092 Posted December 8, 2019 Report Share Posted December 8, 2019 The only law that is in place is in regards the meat and small game hygiene certificate which is enforceable by law .You are supposed to be able to supply a hunter ID number obtained from this course . Also the law has changed on dumping animal waste ie skins legs and head and has to ,by law ,be incinerated at hunters cost or at a farm where they have facilities for such . Its about clamping down on badly produced meat for human consumption . This post does not insinuate anything ,just stating the law as it stands . Any outlet taking game from you that does not ask for your hunter ID is actually breaking the law . Should liven the topic up a bit lol. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
micky 3,325 Posted December 8, 2019 Report Share Posted December 8, 2019 15 minutes ago, foxdropper said: The only law that is in place is in regards the meat and small game hygiene certificate which is enforceable by law .You are supposed to be able to supply a hunter ID number obtained from this course . Also the law has changed on dumping animal waste ie skins legs and head and has to ,by law ,be incinerated at hunters cost or at a farm where they have facilities for such . Its about clamping down on badly produced meat for human consumption . This post does not insinuate anything ,just stating the law as it stands . Any outlet taking game from you that does not ask for your hunter ID is actually breaking the law . Should liven the topic up a bit lol. What about Markets ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dinosaurs 2,008 Posted December 8, 2019 Report Share Posted December 8, 2019 Why not just ask butcher what you need to do to comply? If he wants them he’ll tell you. Atb Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Francie 6,362 Posted December 8, 2019 Report Share Posted December 8, 2019 Feed the homeless 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ginger beard 4,652 Posted December 8, 2019 Report Share Posted December 8, 2019 1 minute ago, Francie said: Feed the homeless Good idea.i always see a homeless scab with there aga's in there shopping trolly's. 1 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ArchieHood 3,692 Posted December 8, 2019 Report Share Posted December 8, 2019 3 hours ago, micky said: I used to sell a lot to Pub/Restaurants , Ring up and ask to speak to Chef (no one else) tell him/her that you have Wild Rabbits caught to-day at ( a local well Beauty spot eg Winsor Park ) as they like to put Sourced from on their Menu or specials board , if they want some it will usually be 12/20 , Give them all Doe Rabbits with no bruising , this can be done by soaking over Night in Salted Water with a dash of Vinegar this is handy for thawing out Frozen Rabbits you sling in to fill your order , make sure your Rabbits Flaps are Trimmed and the legs are severed below the Knee on the back legs . Deliver them on a decent Tray as appearance is everything . When you get to the Kitchen do not go in but tell one of the Slaves to place them in Salt Water to Rest , I would charge £4 each and if they want the Heads and Liver dressing that is another 50 Pence per item , To most people doing all this may seem a load of Bollux but the will come back again and again it takes moments and costs nothing . f**k me Micky, is that a smile or are you having a shit.? 1 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greyman 25,205 Posted December 8, 2019 Report Share Posted December 8, 2019 I was asked last year by a local butcher that sells a bit of game for squirrels but I had to show him some defra papers that I don’t have and that were more trouble to acquire than it was worth so I never bothered Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ollieollie 766 Posted December 8, 2019 Report Share Posted December 8, 2019 Where are you bob? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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