Grey Squirrels

[Action_Man 0]

I was out for a walk today in the local woods with my JRT, all of a sudden he bolted off, next thing i know, he`s swinging a Grey Squirrel about, a couple of shakes, and it was dead, it was only a young Squirrel, i dont think he could catch a fully grown one.

 

What i need to know is this, can i get into trouble for killing Sqirrels ? ...

[shotgunandy 2]

shouldnt be a problem mate, squirrels are a vermin species so no issue with killing them. the only issue you may have is lack of permission but if nobody saw you i wouldnt worry

[rikjd 8]

They are classed as vermin so i doubt it, however it would depend on the place it happened, for instance my local park has rules about controlling your dog and preventing it from chasing wildlife etc but on the other hand local environment agencies are trying to create more red squirrel friendly habitats so i doubt any park manager will say anything if it was purely a out of the blue and a one off.

[Rik 49]

My Patt dog loves hunting them and is very good at it, he even watches the tree tops,I think he hates them more than he hates rats

[Tyla 3,179]

Its obviously illegal same as all mammals, except rats, rabbits and fox below ground to protect gamebirds, that said accidents happen so i doubt you will get in trouble unless someone saw and complained

[clachan 72]

Its obviously illegal same as all mammals, except rats, rabbits and fox below ground to protect gamebirds, that said accidents happen so i doubt you will get in trouble unless someone saw and complained

What a load of PISS.Kill away and enjoy.The grey is vermin and can be killed. clachan

[lampinglurcher 36]

Its obviously illegal same as all mammals, except rats, rabbits and fox below ground to protect gamebirds, that said accidents happen so i doubt you will get in trouble unless someone saw and complained

What a load of PISS.Kill away and enjoy.The grey is vermin and can be killed. clachan

 

thats a good opinion fella and i agree but Tyla was just giving the law.

you know, the one we obey. all of us. without fail.

[Malt 379]

The grey is vermin and can be killed. clachan

 

Not legally by a dog, unfortunately.. Read the pinned thread at the top of the screen..

 

Load of bollocks IMO, same as it's legal to kill a rat with a dog but not a mouse..

[Tesco 28]

Clachan is from Scotland perhaps its different up there

[Malt 379]

Clachan is from Scotland perhaps its different up there

 

It's not.. Accidents happen though..

[The one 8,440]

I was asked to stop walking my dog on the local golf course because it was killing grey squirrels

[Simoman 110]

Its obviously illegal same as all mammals, except rats, rabbits and fox below ground to protect gamebirds, that said accidents happen so i doubt you will get in trouble unless someone saw and complained

What a load of PISS.Kill away and enjoy.The grey is vermin and can be killed. clachan

 

Tyla is spot on..........

[events co-ordinator 353]

Maltenby is wrong Protection of Wild Mammals act in Scotland you can kill rabbits and rodents with a dog but you must have permission.

[jonnytraff 8]

so you can't kill a grey squirrel with a dog but you can be PROSECUTED if you don't report that you have seen one in your backgarden???? what a load of shitee..

[Malt 379]

Maltenby is wrong Protection of Wild Mammals act in Scotland you can kill rabbits and rodents with a dog but you must have permission.

 

Not calling you a liar mate, but can you provide a link to the relevant legislation? The 2005 hunting act made it illegal to kill all mammals in England, Scotland & Wales. The only exceptions are rabbits and rats...