Phesant Trapping

[Eds Pestcontrol 66]

One of my customers are having trouble with pheasants scratching up there garden. Trap a few in time for Xmas lol

[Torquemada 288]

Do you realise that Section 5 of the Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981 applies to Game Birds?

 

And I have copied this article in full as I can't explain it as well as the author (it's on the Natural England website).

 

The WCA 1981 only applies to a limited extent to game birds (as defined by the Act), but applies in full to capercaille, common snipe, woodcock and great bustard. The definition of „wild bird‟ used in the WCA 1981 excludes game birds, except in relation to the use of Prohibited Methods (section 5 of the Act) and Licensing (section 16).

 

This means that game birds, their eggs and their nests are protected under this legislation from the use of certain methods of killing and taking, but they do not enjoy the comprehensive protection given to all wild birds in section 1 of the Act. This section includes protection from killing, injuring and taking, and the protection of nests and eggs.

 

The list of prohibited methods includes (but is not limited to) : traps; nets; any form of artificial lighting; sound recordings; and the use of mechanically propelled vehicles. Certain exceptions apply to the prohibitions on methods in section 5. Of particular relevance to game bird management is the exception permitting ‘the use of a cage-trap or net for the purpose of taking any game bird if it is shown that the taking of the bird is solely for the purpose of breeding.’ (see section 5(5)© of the WCA 1981 for full details).

 

Just a thought.

[neil cooney 10,416]

Probably no harm if they're a problem and as long as your not depriving some keeper of his lively hood.

But to be fair I couldn't think of a bird that wouldn't be easier to scare and stay away.

[Eds Pestcontrol 66]

I thought it was ok to trap them in a pheasant trap if they were causing damage to home owners garden lol

[Torquemada 288]

Probably no harm...

 

Except for the fact it is completely illegal. I am sure that if you got nicked then the "no harm" defence will work lol.

 

I thought it was ok to trap them in a pheasant trap if they were causing damage to home owners garden lol

 

Sadly not. But you can shoot them

[Eds Pestcontrol 66]

Bugger

[Lid 194]

You could trap them live for the 'purposes of breeding' and take them elsewhere.

[Rowan 308]

Lead poisoning is your best bet .

[Eds Pestcontrol 66]

I think that's what its gana come down too lol

[CushtyJook 1,097]

Can't trap a pheasant causing a problem what's the world coming to

[tb25 4,627]

Good catapult to the head should do it I would think cushty

[fireman 10,934]

I read in a book somewhere that if you put a sleeping tablet inside a rasin it'll send them to sleep and your'll be champion of the world if it comes off

Maybe try that method mate ...

Edited December 4, 2015 by fireman

[CushtyJook 1,097]

Good catapult to the head should do it I would think cushty

Old just trap it to spite the stupid law what about gamekeepers trapping up after the season

[Lab 10,979]

 

Good catapult to the head should do it I would think cushty

Old just trap it to spite the stupid law what about gamekeepers trapping up after the season

You mean the pheasants that they paid for and worked hard for? They cheeky b*****ds eh!!

[Nicepix 5,650]

 

Good catapult to the head should do it I would think cushty

Old just trap it to spite the stupid law what about gamekeepers trapping up after the season

 

There is an exemption for pheasants that are to be used for breeding purposes.