Shooting Seasons Flashcards
(16 cards)
What is the shooting season for Mountain hare?
There is no season, it is PROTECTED
What is the shooting season for Red Stags?
No Close season
What is the shooting season for Red Hinds?
October 21 - February 15
What is the shooting season for Wild Boar?
No close season, but culling should not include sows with dependant offspring
What is the shooting season for Partridge?
September 1 - February 1
What is the shooting season for Woodcock?
September 1 - January 31
What is the shooting season for Golden Plover?
September 1 - January 31
What is the shooting season for Pheasant?
October 1 - February 1
What is the shooting season for Grouse?
August 12 - December 10
What is the price of a pheasant poult?
£5
What is the price charged per pheasant?
£30-35
What is the price charged per grouse brace?
£180 - £200
What is the season for Muirburn?
September 15 - 31 March
Was historically October 1 - April 15, but closed earlier to ensure no overlap with nesting season for birds
What Act Governs Muirburn in Scotland?
The Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Act 2024
What key changes were introduced into The Wildlife & Muirburn (Scotland) Act?
- Prohibition on the use of snares
- License scheme for muirburn
- Extended powers to SPCA inspectors to investigate wildlife crime
- Additional training requirements for muirburn
- Licensing for killing or taking of specific birds
What key changes were introduced in the Wildlife and Natural Environment (Scotland) Act 2011?
1/ Vicarious liability for landowners/sporting managers where a crime is committed they can be held liable
2/Closed season for Mountain Hares
3/New Regime for controlling Invasive non-native species
4/Strengthened badger protection
5/Snare type, training, ID number, Inspected no more than 24 hour intervals, appropriate record keeping.
6/Increased provisions on deer control (via NatureScot) who are to issue a code of practice
