S_N
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How do you all deal with rabbit holes in the middle of paddocks/fields? Fair enough if they are near the fence/hedge line, you can use electric fencing to fence off the area, but what about ones in the middle of fields?
Rabbit holes!?
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Dubsie
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SHoot the rabbits. We have loads that come in from the public park behind, nothing we can do about them as the council won't effect any pest control as 'the public like to see bunny rabbits'. We only use our field for schooling at present and go round on a regular basis and fill holes with earth.
(mind you OH is going to take part in a ploughing match and just ploughed a line round the edge of our electric fencing arena, might stop them!)
For the longer term we'll be digging down on the fence line and putting in rabbit proof fencing, combined with getting someone with some ferrets and nets in.
(mind you OH is going to take part in a ploughing match and just ploughed a line round the edge of our electric fencing arena, might stop them!)
For the longer term we'll be digging down on the fence line and putting in rabbit proof fencing, combined with getting someone with some ferrets and nets in.
Ginny24
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But when the rabbits hear the gun they go into hiding
makes shooting them tricky
Our neighbour has cats, MUCH better than shooting
We usually just fill them in with manure or soil
Our neighbour has cats, MUCH better than shooting
We usually just fill them in with manure or soil
rockysmum
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A high powered air gun is better for shooting bunnies, the noise doesn't scare the others off the way a shotgun does.
We used to get the local guy who had ferrets and things to get rid of ours though, cant say I really like shooting them.
Fill the holes with large rocks or bricks and then pack soil on top, it stop them being able to dig the holes out easily.
We used to get the local guy who had ferrets and things to get rid of ours though, cant say I really like shooting them.
Fill the holes with large rocks or bricks and then pack soil on top, it stop them being able to dig the holes out easily.
NeilM
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I sort of repeat what RTK said.
Find somebody local who is competent with an air rifle via BASC or local airgun club. I used to do a lot of this sort of work for people, as a moderated air rifle will not disturb neighbours or horses.
Be aware though, that any air gun is a Section 1 Firearm, so the shooter needs written permission to be on the land and it would also be a good idea to ensure the shooter proves they have public liability insurance (BASC or other shooting organisations provide this).
Also, rocks and earth in the holes, otherwise they just dig them out again.
Find somebody local who is competent with an air rifle via BASC or local airgun club. I used to do a lot of this sort of work for people, as a moderated air rifle will not disturb neighbours or horses.
Be aware though, that any air gun is a Section 1 Firearm, so the shooter needs written permission to be on the land and it would also be a good idea to ensure the shooter proves they have public liability insurance (BASC or other shooting organisations provide this).
Also, rocks and earth in the holes, otherwise they just dig them out again.
hyperion
Active Member
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I sort of repeat what RTK said.
Find somebody local who is competent with an air rifle via BASC or local airgun club. I used to do a lot of this sort of work for people, as a moderated air rifle will not disturb neighbours or horses.
Be aware though, that any air gun is a Section 1 Firearm, so the shooter needs written permission to be on the land and it would also be a good idea to ensure the shooter proves they have public liability insurance (BASC or other shooting organisations provide this).
Also, rocks and earth in the holes, otherwise they just dig them out again.
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an air gun below 12ft/lbs is not a fire arm and does not require a F.A.C
though its always a good idea to have written permission from the land owner/occupier which should always be carried whilst shooting as well as proof of insurance!
also snares set where the rabbits are breeching the fence line can account for hundreds of rabbits a week!, make no noise at all and work twenty four seven, though they do need checking at least twice a day!
cheers
hyperion
I sort of repeat what RTK said.
Find somebody local who is competent with an air rifle via BASC or local airgun club. I used to do a lot of this sort of work for people, as a moderated air rifle will not disturb neighbours or horses.
Be aware though, that any air gun is a Section 1 Firearm, so the shooter needs written permission to be on the land and it would also be a good idea to ensure the shooter proves they have public liability insurance (BASC or other shooting organisations provide this).
Also, rocks and earth in the holes, otherwise they just dig them out again.
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an air gun below 12ft/lbs is not a fire arm and does not require a F.A.C
though its always a good idea to have written permission from the land owner/occupier which should always be carried whilst shooting as well as proof of insurance!
also snares set where the rabbits are breeching the fence line can account for hundreds of rabbits a week!, make no noise at all and work twenty four seven, though they do need checking at least twice a day!
cheers
hyperion
NeilM
Well-Known Member
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an air gun below 12ft/lbs is not a fire arm and does not require a F.A.C
though its always a good idea to have written permission from the land owner/occupier which should always be carried whilst shooting as well as proof of insurance!
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Air rifles below 12 ft / lb and an air pistols below 6 ft / lb do not require a Fire Arms Certificate. However, they ARE still Section 1 Firearms and if you are found on private land carrying one (loaded or not) without the written permission of the land owner, you are 'trespassing with a firearm', a criminal offence which has a maximum sentence of 10 years
an air gun below 12ft/lbs is not a fire arm and does not require a F.A.C
though its always a good idea to have written permission from the land owner/occupier which should always be carried whilst shooting as well as proof of insurance!
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Air rifles below 12 ft / lb and an air pistols below 6 ft / lb do not require a Fire Arms Certificate. However, they ARE still Section 1 Firearms and if you are found on private land carrying one (loaded or not) without the written permission of the land owner, you are 'trespassing with a firearm', a criminal offence which has a maximum sentence of 10 years
hyperion
Active Member
[ QUOTE ]
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an air gun below 12ft/lbs is not a fire arm and does not require a F.A.C
though its always a good idea to have written permission from the land owner/occupier which should always be carried whilst shooting as well as proof of insurance!
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Air rifles below 12 ft / lb and an air pistols below 6 ft / lb do not require a Fire Arms Certificate. However, they ARE still Section 1 Firearms and if you are found on private land carrying one (loaded or not) without the written permission of the land owner, you are 'trespassing with a firearm', a criminal offence which has a maximum sentence of 10 years
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i was going to argue that point but it would be like splitting hairs!
the law as always is an ass on the subject and it seems even the home office cannot state what is and what isnt a sec 1 firearm in relation to air weapons!
hope this is helpfull!
http://www.thehuntinglife.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=66573&hl=firearm
cheers
hyperion
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an air gun below 12ft/lbs is not a fire arm and does not require a F.A.C
though its always a good idea to have written permission from the land owner/occupier which should always be carried whilst shooting as well as proof of insurance!
[/ QUOTE ]
Air rifles below 12 ft / lb and an air pistols below 6 ft / lb do not require a Fire Arms Certificate. However, they ARE still Section 1 Firearms and if you are found on private land carrying one (loaded or not) without the written permission of the land owner, you are 'trespassing with a firearm', a criminal offence which has a maximum sentence of 10 years
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i was going to argue that point but it would be like splitting hairs!
the law as always is an ass on the subject and it seems even the home office cannot state what is and what isnt a sec 1 firearm in relation to air weapons!
hope this is helpfull!
http://www.thehuntinglife.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=66573&hl=firearm
cheers
hyperion
Archangel
Normal, 10 cats ago
Is it a warren or just an exit hole? If it is just an exit hole I dunk a sack in creosote and bury it in the hole. It discourages them from reopening the hole. I did have a warren in one field and just had to fence it off, despite the best efforts of the cats we are outnumbered by rabbits 100 to 1!