Live Rabbits ?

[cocpops 19]

Help & Advice wanted.

 

I have several permissions to control Rabbits, vermin etc, on one in particular it was a great shoot but about 15 years ago it was decimated by Maxi and has never recovered. I haven`t seen a rabbit in the area for about 12 years.

I would like to introduce some back into the area and have the ok from the farmer. Its mainly forestry and pasture which he isn`t interested in.

I am completely green in these matters and firstly is this legal? If it is I`ll need a competent ferreter who can supply maybe a dozen Rabbits.

Timing! Is this best done now or in the spring?

And cost how much does a wild Rabbit cost?

 

I look forward to reading the comments from you lads.

 

PS. I meant to add I use an Air Rifle and have over 25 years experience.

Edited November 9, 2011 by cocpops

[THE GRIFF 8]

I think it is illegal to Catch rabbits and release them elsewhere, be carefully what you openly discuss on a forum!

[dytkos 17,819]

That's true but hardly the crime of the century, but the advice about being carefull about what you post on an open forum is very succinct.

 

Cheers, D.

Edited November 9, 2011 by dytkos

[Ferret mad Dave 65]

I'm sure there's some lads on here who do it mate

[TWOTWOTHREE 152]

Hi

Somewhere on THL is a thread about this type of question, see if u can find it,it was interesting to say the least and went on for weeks,

I don't know what I think on the matter to be honest,exept I doubt my permissions would be keen on the idea mate, but each to their own good luck and atb on the attention it may bring from other member lol

Cheers 223

[cocpops 19]

Thanks lads, as stated advice needed.

Don't want to be breaking the law!

[jackson2kaii8 5]

10-15 euro in ireland thats what ppl say anyways

[fieldsportsman 107]

i could sort you out some, as many as you want....for a price of course.

[maitland93 13]

theres a thread in the lurcher section about moveing hares if you go on there it could shed some light

[Ferret mad Dave 65]

Hares tut tut lol

[8shot 192]

just get a long net and catch them in bulk . wont be long till ur lands got good a number of bunnys on

[Malt 379]

I think it is illegal to Catch rabbits and release them elsewhere, be carefully what you openly discuss on a forum!

 

No it's not.. It's only illegal to capture and release an invasive species like the grey squirrel & mink.. This topic has been done lots of times and had input from guys who know the relevant legislation inside out..

[KittleRox 2,147]

I think it is illegal to Catch rabbits and release them elsewhere, be carefully what you openly discuss on a forum!

 

No it's not.. It's only illegal to capture and release an invasive species like the grey squirrel & mink.. This topic has been done lots of times and had input from guys who know the relevant legislation inside out..

Is a rabbit not an invasive species and a pest

[Malt 379]

I think it is illegal to Catch rabbits and release them elsewhere, be carefully what you openly discuss on a forum!

 

No it's not.. It's only illegal to capture and release an invasive species like the grey squirrel & mink.. This topic has been done lots of times and had input from guys who know the relevant legislation inside out..

Is a rabbit not an invasive species and a pest

 

It's classed as a plague species so it's deffo a pest. It's also been here that long (since Roman times at least) I guess it isn't classed as an invasive species. If something isn't specifically legislated against, then it remains legal and as far as anybody could make out there's no legislation which prohibits the release of a captured rabbit, fox or any other native British mammal.

[KittleRox 2,147]

I think it is illegal to Catch rabbits and release them elsewhere, be carefully what you openly discuss on a forum!

 

No it's not.. It's only illegal to capture and release an invasive species like the grey squirrel & mink.. This topic has been done lots of times and had input from guys who know the relevant legislation inside out..

Is a rabbit not an invasive species and a pest

 

It's classed as a plague species so it's deffo a pest. It's also been here that long (since Roman times at least) I guess it isn't classed as an invasive species. If something isn't specifically legislated against, then it remains legal and as far as anybody could make out there's no legislation which prohibits the release of a captured rabbit, fox or any other native British mammal.

aye that sprang to mind as well, them rescue centres releasing foxes