is hunting with a crossbow illegal in the UK?

Question

i dont care about your 'how can you do that cute animals' BS. legal opinions only please. thanks very much

.CAN I hunt wildlife ?

Answer 1

yes it is illegal to hunt or kill wildlife with a bow/crossbow in the uk
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Answer 2

Hunting Crossbows Uk

Answer 3

Hunting with a crossbow is illegal in the UK under Section 11 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 and under Section 4 of the Deer Act 1991.

Answer 4

but it is against the law to own a crossbow and use it upon your own privet property as long as you are over 18. I believe that if a person is allowed to own one then if they do a course for hunting and it is for sole purpose for food and not for sport and get a licence to this effect and if in breach of licence then the holder should be found and a stiff prison sentence enforced. I see it so in some countries so why not in UK.

Answer 5

Depends what you are hunting, my guess would be if you holed a few children you might be breaking the law. You can carry a bow and arrow legally in your local highstreet due to an old law, but you need a licence for a cross bow.

Answer 6

no you cannot. crossbows and longbow hunting is illegal. you can shoot targets over land that you have permission to be on. or you may find yourself in prison and a hefty fine.

Answer 7

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is hunting with a crossbow illegal in the UK?
i dont care about your 'how can you do that cute animals' BS. legal opinions only please. thanks very much

Answer 8

you can't hunt with a cross bow not unless you are handy cap or disabled