geared Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Why is it I feel sorry for the duck but laughed at the picture of the seagull? People firing weapons in public is always a concern tho, hopefully the armed unit are investigating it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obelix Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 " Those found guilty of causing unnecessary suffering to an animal could face a maximum six-month prison sentence and/or a £20,000 fine." The article mentions the consequences of animal cruelty but nothing about the fact that the guy was out in public shooting a crossbow ! Which isn't actually illegal, especially if done safely (which this obviously isn't). I used to go and do some archery on the local common probably every month or so without issues until some of the locals decided to kick off and whine. ---------- Post added 28-01-2013 at 10:37 ---------- Why is it I feel sorry for the duck but laughed at the picture of the seagull?. Because seagulls are just airborne rats? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joggit Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Why is it I feel sorry for the duck but laughed at the picture of the seagull? People firing weapons in public is always a concern tho, hopefully the armed unit are investigating it. Maybe it is because seagulls are nasty vicious creatures whereas ducks are lovely, especially crispy duck cooked the Chinese way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RootsBooster Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Which isn't actually illegal, especially if done safely (which this obviously isn't). I used to go and do some archery on the local common probably every month or so without issues until some of the locals decided to kick off and whine. Yes I'm a recurve archer and until I became a dad I used to practice legally on the tennis courts near me. What I meant to say is that he was hunting with it in public Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obelix Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Yes I'm a recurve archer and until I became a dad I used to practice legally on the tennis courts near me. What I meant to say is that he was hunting with it in public I'm wondering what the legal position is if he shot it on private land if it was bothering fish in his pond or whatnot. Having only hunted straw bales I'm unsure on how legit this would be... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeX Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 " Those found guilty of causing unnecessary suffering to an animal could face a maximum six-month prison sentence and/or a £20,000 fine." The article mentions the consequences of animal cruelty but nothing about the fact that the guy was out in public shooting a crossbow ! The duck could have been shot on private land and then flew to the public park. I say could as its very unlikely as I suspect this is some kid with his new Christmas present shooting anything that moves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RootsBooster Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 I'm wondering what the legal position is if he shot it on private land if it was bothering fish in his pond or whatnot. Having only hunted straw bales I'm unsure on how legit this would be... As far as I'm aware hunting with bows or crossbows is forbidden, I think the same goes for catapults (but not sure). ---------- Post added 28-01-2013 at 11:05 ---------- The duck could have been shot on private land and then flew to the public park. I say could as its very unlikely as I suspect this is some kid with his new Christmas present shooting anything that moves. Has hunting with crossbows been made legal then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s2 blade Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Maximum 6 months is a joke ! Shoot them with a crossbow through the neck see how they like it . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andygardener Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 " Those found guilty of causing unnecessary suffering to an animal could face a maximum six-month prison sentence and/or a £20,000 fine." The article mentions the consequences of animal cruelty but nothing about the fact that the guy was out in public shooting a crossbow ! I would imagine that had they been caught they'd be looking at possession in public and discharging in public offences on top of the animal cruelty offence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeX Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Has hunting with crossbows been made legal then? It would need to have been made illegal first for it to ever be then make legal and I don't believe it has ever been illegal to hunt with bow or crossbow, otherwise why would they be sold in the UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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