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Shooting
Seasons & Quarry Species |
There are a number of birds, wildfowl (ducks and geese)
and animals which can be shot legally. For many species
there is a close season during which time it is illegal
to shoot them.
The provision of this undisturbed period ensures that
they are able to breed and disperse and grow in peace.
The species and seasons for England, Wales, Scotland and
Northern Ireland are shown below. |
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Species |
England, Scotland & Wales |
Northern Ireland |
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Pheasant |
Oct 1 - Feb 1 |
Oct 1 - Jan 31 |
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Partridge |
Sept 1 - Feb 1 |
Sept 1- Jan 31 |
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Grouse |
Aug 12 - Dec 10 |
Aug 12 - Nov 30 |
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Ptarmigan (only found in Scotland) |
Aug 12 - Dec 10 |
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Blackgame (not currently found in NI) |
Aug 20 - Dec 10 |
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Common Snipe |
Aug 12 - Jan 31 |
Sept 1 - Jan 31 |
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Jack Snipe |
Protected at all times |
Sept 1 - Jan 31 |
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Woodcock |
Oct 1- Jan 31 |
Oct 1 - Jan 31 |
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Woodcock - Scotland |
Sept 1 - Jan 31 |
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Duck & Goose - inland |
Sept 1 - Jan 31 |
Sept 1 - Jan 31 |
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Duck & Goose - below HWM of ordinary spring tides |
Sept 1 - Feb 20 |
Sept 1 - Jan 31 |
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Coot/Moorhen |
Sept 1 - Jan 31 |
Protected at all times |
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Golden Plover |
Sept 1 - Jan 31 |
Sept 1 - Jan 31 |
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Curlew |
Protected at all times |
Sept 1 - Jan 31 |
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Hare (cannot be sold Mar 1st to July 31st) |
Moorland & unenclosed land subject to closed season |
Aug 12 - Jan 31 |
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