Grey squirrels

[Asha Santon]

Is it legal to shoot them?

I think my area is largely free of them these days but just wondered,
as one does.

[MJC]

Post by Asha Santon
Is it legal to shoot them?
I think my area is largely free of them these days but just wondered,
as one does.

In the UK, presumably? You could check with the police, but I think that
"humane" killing is OK. I know that capture and release is not legal,
though I know (ahem) people who have done that...

Probably the gun is of more sensitive legality than the squirrel!

Mike.

[Asha Santon]

Post by MJC

Post by Asha Santon
Is it legal to shoot them?
I think my area is largely free of them these days but just wondered,
as one does.

In the UK, presumably? You could check with the police, but I think that
"humane" killing is OK. I know that capture and release is not legal,
though I know (ahem) people who have done that...
Probably the gun is of more sensitive legality than the squirrel!
Mike.

Ah thanks for that.
Locally, grey squirrels have been captured in traps (by 'the
authorities') and what happens to them afterwards is rather vague.
As I know of no place which is a net importer of grey squirrels, I
assume they take them out the back and exterminate them.
As I said, there seem to be none left here but I am just curious.
The gun is only an issue in the absence of a licence :) That said, I
am not quite daft enough to walk into the local police office and ask
if I can wander about shooting stuff.
Licensing of air guns will begin here this year, never mind those that
go 'bang'.

[MJC]

Post by Asha Santon
The gun is only an issue in the absence of a licence :)

I have no interest in guns, but I hope there are all sorts of
constraints on where you can go wandering around firing them off, even
if licensed.

Mike.

[Asha Santon]

Post by MJC

Post by Asha Santon
The gun is only an issue in the absence of a licence :)

I have no interest in guns, but I hope there are all sorts of
constraints on where you can go wandering around firing them off, even
if licensed.
Mike.

Of course there are, yes. Not in public places, obviously.
They are very common in farming communities so nothing special.

[MJC]

Post by Asha Santon
nature.opcop.org.uk

Thanks for the gallery link.

Mike.

[Christina Websell]

Post by Asha Santon
Is it legal to shoot them?
I think my area is largely free of them these days but just wondered, as
one does.

Yes, it's legal in the UK. Although do google the law on it for welfare
standards.