swanseajack 227 Posted October 12, 2005 Report Share Posted October 12, 2005 If like me you are a bit slack and have got plenty of permission, but haven't got round to getting the landowners written permission here's a start for you.. Just a thought, hope it helps.. Taken from Countryside Alliance website. Name (applicant): ................................................................................ ............................ I (owner / occupier): ................................................................................ ........................ Address: ................................................................................ ............................................. ................ ................ Tel: ........ authorise the above to control foxes and other wild mammals in accordance with Schedule 1, Paragraph 2 of the Hunting Act 2004, which is summarised below. Signed: .............................................................. Dated: ............................................... This permits the use of a single dog below ground to flush out wild mammals solely for the purpose of preventing or reducing serious damage to game birds or wild birds being kept or preserved to be shot. The person must carry with them written permission and intend to shoot the wild mammal as soon as possible after it is flushed. All reasonable steps must be taken to prevent risk or injury to the dog and manner in which the dog is used must comply with the following code: • The terrier’s role is to locate and flush the animal, not to fight with it • Only terriers which stand back and bark are to be used • Care must be taken to ensure the safety of those involved and to minimise the risk of injury to either the terrier or the wild mammal • The terrier’s time below ground must be kept as short as possible • The terrier must always be fitted with an electronic locator • Once it is determined the terrier is trapped, assistance must be given to release it immediately Notes: Nothing other than nets may be placed over entrance / exit holes during the flushing. It is not permitted to use a terrier to locate, dig down to and locate the quarry. But if the dog is removed, relocated, secured and not used again, then the quarry may be dug down to and dispatched. The hunting of rabbits and rats is exempt from the above, but does require the landowner or occupier’s permission. If you copy and paste this onto word, print it out and get it signed by your landowner, you'll be heading in the right direction of abiding to this law. More details and the new updated hunting handbook can be downloaded here. Hunting 2005 2006 There's also a template for Lurcher work on the download. AND before any of you post replies like "What ***" :ph34r: It's easier to say, yes Boss, I'm shaking the bush boss, :whistle: :protest: because we are all law abiding chaps, aren't we ? or just tell me to feck off... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Squirrel_Basher 17,100 Posted November 23, 2005 Report Share Posted November 23, 2005 Exellent advice for anyone mate .Should anyone feel the need to "stretch" the law and finds themselves in a sticky situation, without the written permission, you can be sure that other charges of perhaps poaching or armed trespass will be added until the matter is resolved [or not]. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jaggsy 25 Posted May 13, 2006 Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 Yep sound .. and i do like that footnote Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nelson 0 Posted August 26, 2006 Report Share Posted August 26, 2006 Just a question for any body who knows the law on this,do you have to have the land OWNERS written permission,or the shoot owners if it's keepered land,'cos the two aren't always the same. Also,what about tennant farmers,do they have to ask the various estate offices as well ? Not trying to be a smart arse,but i dont want to be on the wrong side of the law :ph34r: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisJones 7,975 Posted August 27, 2006 Report Share Posted August 27, 2006 My understanding is that it's the land occupier. As long as it's writing from the occupier then it's fine. Get it in writing though. Can't stress that enough. The terrier lads have to carry their written permission by law. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nelson 0 Posted August 27, 2006 Report Share Posted August 27, 2006 Cheers matey Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shaun 0 Posted March 23, 2007 Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 :search: very helpful thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ldh 0 Posted October 8, 2007 Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 :search: very helpful thanks ditto lee Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Crow 1 Posted October 23, 2007 Report Share Posted October 23, 2007 (edited) Handy letter there, but just to make clear: It is NOT a legal requirement to have written permission to hunt rabbits. Edited October 23, 2007 by Crow Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jak n meg 4 Posted October 23, 2007 Report Share Posted October 23, 2007 It is not permitted to use a terrier to locate, dig down to and locate the quarry. But if the dog is removed, relocated, secured and not used again, then the quarry may be dug down to and dispatched. can [bANNED TEXT] explain this i dont understand what it means Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 6,173 Posted October 23, 2007 Report Share Posted October 23, 2007 You can dig to your terrier if it is stuck in a tube, in order to release it. Make of that what you will! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bowers1986 3 Posted November 17, 2007 Report Share Posted November 17, 2007 If like me you are a bit slack and have got plenty of permission, but haven't got round to getting the landowners written permission here's a start for you.. Just a thought, hope it helps.. Taken from Countryside Alliance website. Name (applicant): ................................................................................ ............................ I (owner / occupier): ................................................................................ ........................ Address: ................................................................................ ............................................. ................ ................ Tel: ........ authorise the above to control foxes and other wild mammals in accordance with Schedule 1, Paragraph 2 of the Hunting Act 2004, which is summarised below. Signed: .............................................................. Dated: ............................................... This permits the use of a single dog below ground to flush out wild mammals solely for the purpose of preventing or reducing serious damage to game birds or wild birds being kept or preserved to be shot. The person must carry with them written permission and intend to shoot the wild mammal as soon as possible after it is flushed. All reasonable steps must be taken to prevent risk or injury to the dog and manner in which the dog is used must comply with the following code: • The terrier’s role is to locate and flush the animal, not to fight with it • Only terriers which stand back and bark are to be used • Care must be taken to ensure the safety of those involved and to minimise the risk of injury to either the terrier or the wild mammal • The terrier’s time below ground must be kept as short as possible • The terrier must always be fitted with an electronic locator • Once it is determined the terrier is trapped, assistance must be given to release it immediately Notes: Nothing other than nets may be placed over entrance / exit holes during the flushing. It is not permitted to use a terrier to locate, dig down to and locate the quarry. But if the dog is removed, relocated, secured and not used again, then the quarry may be dug down to and dispatched. The hunting of rabbits and rats is exempt from the above, but does require the landowner or occupier’s permission. If you copy and paste this onto word, print it out and get it signed by your landowner, you'll be heading in the right direction of abiding to this law. More details and the new updated hunting handbook can be downloaded here. Hunting 2005 2006 There's also a template for Lurcher work on the download. AND before any of you post replies like "What ***" :ph34r: It's easier to say, yes Boss, I'm shaking the bush boss, :whistle: :protest: because we are all law abiding chaps, aren't we ? or just tell me to feck off... A++++++++++++++++++++++ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
new2hunting 0 Posted November 17, 2007 Report Share Posted November 17, 2007 cheers mate just what i have been looking for Quote Link to post Share on other sites
michaelg 0 Posted November 29, 2007 Report Share Posted November 29, 2007 If like me you are a bit slack and have got plenty of permission, but haven't got round to getting the landowners written permission here's a start for you.. Just a thought, hope it helps.. Taken from Countryside Alliance website. Name (applicant): ................................................................................ ............................ I (owner / occupier): ................................................................................ ........................ Address: ................................................................................ ............................................. ................ ................ Tel: ........ thanks for that mate authorise the above to control foxes and other wild mammals in accordance with Schedule 1, Paragraph 2 of the Hunting Act 2004, which is summarised below. Signed: .............................................................. Dated: ............................................... This permits the use of a single dog below ground to flush out wild mammals solely for the purpose of preventing or reducing serious damage to game birds or wild birds being kept or preserved to be shot. The person must carry with them written permission and intend to shoot the wild mammal as soon as possible after it is flushed. All reasonable steps must be taken to prevent risk or injury to the dog and manner in which the dog is used must comply with the following code: • The terrier’s role is to locate and flush the animal, not to fight with it • Only terriers which stand back and bark are to be used • Care must be taken to ensure the safety of those involved and to minimise the risk of injury to either the terrier or the wild mammal • The terrier’s time below ground must be kept as short as possible • The terrier must always be fitted with an electronic locator • Once it is determined the terrier is trapped, assistance must be given to release it immediately Notes: Nothing other than nets may be placed over entrance / exit holes during the flushing. It is not permitted to use a terrier to locate, dig down to and locate the quarry. But if the dog is removed, relocated, secured and not used again, then the quarry may be dug down to and dispatched. The hunting of rabbits and rats is exempt from the above, but does require the landowner or occupier’s permission. If you copy and paste this onto word, print it out and get it signed by your landowner, you'll be heading in the right direction of abiding to this law. More details and the new updated hunting handbook can be downloaded here. Hunting 2005 2006 There's also a template for Lurcher work on the download. AND before any of you post replies like "What ***" :ph34r: It's easier to say, yes Boss, I'm shaking the bush boss, :whistle: :protest: because we are all law abiding chaps, aren't we ? or just tell me to feck off... A++++++++++++++++++++++ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DIGZY 4 Posted January 10, 2008 Report Share Posted January 10, 2008 great post should help a few people save them a night in the cells Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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