The Lewis and Harris Goose Management Group wish to remind crofters that since 1 February and until 31 August, it is illegal to shoot resident greylag geese unless a licence has been granted by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH).
Where greylags are likely to seriously damage crops (including grass), crofters can apply to SNH for an out-of-season licence to shoot them. When considering a licence application, SNH must be satisfied that crofters have first tried other scaring techniques and found them insufficient.
Where a licence is granted, crofters are required to keep a simple but accurate record of when shooting took place, the number of resident greylag geese killed and the names and addresses of the people authorised to shoot. This information must be returned to SHN within one-month of the licence expiring.
The application form and guidance can be obtained from SNH’s website: www.snh.gov.uk or via a local SNH office.
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