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11-05-06, 08:04 PM
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 The law of the land Chatting to my osteopath about all things archery yesterday. In between the cracking of my back and my grunts of pain he asked when the law against hunting with bows in the UK came in. I haven't a clue as hunting is the only aspect of archery I've no interest in - does anyone know when it came about? Cheers Reg      |
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11-05-06, 08:26 PM
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| I can't remember exactly when the legislation was passed, but apparently it was an act related to firearms and hunting. I believe that instead of banning the use of certain weapons for hunting, it specified that only certain types (by muzzle velocity etc.) could be used. In other words, hunting with bows and crossbows was banned implicitly rather than explicitly. |
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11-05-06, 08:33 PM
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| Wildlife and Countryside Act 1963 |
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11-05-06, 09:19 PM
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Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981 S 5(c)(i) In the Deer Act, "Any arrow, spear or similar missile" is referred to. In the Wildlife and Countryside Act Bows and crossbows are specifically named as illegal to use to kill or take game birds.. No Warrant is required by an officer of the law to stop and search anyone leaving woodland if he suspects that they were hunting. Its open to interpretation if he can impound your equipment if you can't prove you weren't hunting. I discussed this with one of the Partners in the firm where I work last time it was discussed in this thread... http://www.archery-interchange.com/f...ead.php?t=1163 T.
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11-05-06, 09:21 PM
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| no exceptions then? would be intresting, could probably nail a rat with an arrow easy  can they do anything if it is private land? |
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11-05-06, 09:23 PM
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| nope...not a one....and you are limited as to which firearms & ammunition you can use... T.
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11-05-06, 09:36 PM
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11-05-06, 10:37 PM
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| It is if you're a rat.
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11-05-06, 11:10 PM
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| My source was apparently very wrong then. That's sort of gratifying to know (it was a local chap who used to stop by the field on occasion and regale us with stories of how he used to enjoy shooting anything that moved). |
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