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Use of decoys
Posted: Mon Feb 28, 2011 8:19 pm
by Robin128
Under the Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981 Section 11 and the Wildlife (Northern Ireland) Order 1985 Article 12 , if any person uses a decoy, for the purpose of killing or taking any wild animal, any live mammal or bird whatever they shall be guilty of an offence.
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Re: Use of decoys
Posted: Mon Feb 28, 2011 10:27 pm
by gunsmoke
I think you will find that the use of decoys refers to using a live bird or animal as a decoy. The interesting part is sec11 (2)(c) using 'any device to illuminating a target or sighting device for night shooting.'
This makes it illegal to lamp deer at night or to use night sights of killing deer at night.
I say this as some gunshops seem to think is OK to sell night sights for night shooting.
Re: Use of decoys
Posted: Mon Feb 28, 2011 10:30 pm
by Ovenpaa
The Danish are also very specific about night stalking, basically you don’t do it, we will often see hunters packing up as we drive away from the forests and every single one of them watches the others so in that respect the system is self policed.
Re: Use of decoys
Posted: Mon Feb 28, 2011 10:31 pm
by Ovenpaa
Ian when are you going to post one of your excellent videos in the forum Youtube section?
Re: Use of decoys
Posted: Mon Feb 28, 2011 11:48 pm
by Robin128
http://www.basc.org.uk/en/codes-of-prac ... ammals.cfm
Yes...I think you are right gunsmoke ... the wording of some of this legislation! :roll:
Re: Use of decoys
Posted: Wed Mar 09, 2011 5:18 pm
by gunsmoke
ovenpaa wrote:Ian when are you going to post one of your excellent videos in the forum Youtube section?
I did not know I could. If I can find the youtube sestion I will. you could always add them.
Re: Use of decoys
Posted: Wed Mar 09, 2011 5:20 pm
by Robin128
Press the Youtube button in your post and add the address in between the brackets...have a go in the test area
Re: Use of decoys
Posted: Wed Mar 09, 2011 5:23 pm
by Robin128
Then place them in Youtube Shooting How-To section.