WoodsmanJim 160 Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 I've had a gander through the general licences pinned to the top of this board and at various other government websites, but I can't find any specific info on shooting squirrels. Even BASC website just says you can all year round, but I can't find the piece of legislation that allows it. Am I just being blind? or is my google foo just weak today? Jim Quote Link to post
Fat-Ferret 857 Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 Who cares, just shoot them anyway 2 Quote Link to post
moxy 617 Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 Grey squirrel are vermin jim and not under any licence. 2 Quote Link to post
WoodsmanJim 160 Posted January 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 Thanks Moxy, so is there a 'vermin bill' or some such govermental piffle document somewhere? just want to get my info sorted in my head so if I get challenged by some anti/ dog walker muppet I can point them to a proper law or document. Jim 1 Quote Link to post
moxy 617 Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 Have alook through the 1981 wildlife and countryside act and natural England's info to satisfy yourself. Best thing to arm yourself with as the ignorant are concerned is a polite fook off!! Quote Link to post
neil82 1,066 Posted January 5, 2013 Report Share Posted January 5, 2013 classed as vermin, same as rabbits, also non-native so if caught in trap have to be destroyed, also bloody tasty but a pain to skin so nearly a win win situation Quote Link to post
neil82 1,066 Posted January 5, 2013 Report Share Posted January 5, 2013 Ann says `no shit sherlock, i`l get the frying pan out` , god i love this woman 1 Quote Link to post
Acuspell 329 Posted January 5, 2013 Report Share Posted January 5, 2013 (edited) Yep. Alien species vermin, open season. As in they are afforded no protection other than those which cover cruelty to animals, so you can shoot them, provided you do not cause unecessary suffering intentionally. Edited January 5, 2013 by Acuspell 1 Quote Link to post
ftm 3,357 Posted January 5, 2013 Report Share Posted January 5, 2013 shoot 1st ask questions later mate -just keep plugging holes in them -billy Quote Link to post
j j m 6,527 Posted January 5, 2013 Report Share Posted January 5, 2013 No licence for greys Quote Link to post
The one 8,456 Posted January 5, 2013 Report Share Posted January 5, 2013 Vermin, shoot as often and as many as you can Quote Link to post
Phantom 631 Posted January 5, 2013 Report Share Posted January 5, 2013 To be shot on sight according to HRH Prince Charles Would that make it by Royal Decree? Tony 1 Quote Link to post
The one 8,456 Posted January 5, 2013 Report Share Posted January 5, 2013 (edited) Aye shoot or trap on sight there just tree rats Edited January 5, 2013 by The one Quote Link to post
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