Wildlife Regulations 2024
118Offences to use certain devices or other things to take wildlife other than game
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118 Offences to use certain devices or other things to take wildlife other than game
(1) A person must not use a trap, bait, lure, poison, decoy or live animal to attract wildlife for the purpose of taking that wildlife unless—
(a) the person is licensed or authorised to do so under the Act; or
(b) the person is attempting to capture any of the following wildlife which was legally in the possession of the person and which has escaped—
(i) specified birds;
(ii) wildlife listed in Part B of Schedule 5 or Schedule 7.
(2) A person must not use a firearm from an aircraft, motor vehicle, boat or any other vehicle to take wildlife unless the person is licensed or authorised to do so under the Act.
(3) A person must not use an aircraft, motor vehicle, boat or any other vehicle to pursue, chase, or harass wildlife unless the person is licensed or authorised to do so under the Act.
(4) A person must not use an artificial light, electronic device or recorded sound to hunt or take wildlife, unless the person is licensed or authorised to do so under the Act.
(5) A person must not use a gun, bow or other weapon for the purpose of taking wildlife, unless the person is licensed or authorised to do so under the Act.
wildlife does not include game.