F1SCHEDULE 3AProhibited Methods of Capturing or Killing Wild Animals
1
The prohibited means of capturing or killing mammals are—
a
the use of blind or mutilated animals as live decoys;
b
sound recordings;
c
electrical and electronic devices capable of killing or stunning;
d
artificial light sources;
e
mirrors and other dazzling devices;
f
devices for illuminating targets;
g
sighting devices for night shooting comprising an electronic image magnifier or image converter;
h
explosives;
i
nets which are non-selective according to their principle or their conditions of use;
j
traps which are non-selective according to their principle or their conditions of use;
k
bows and crossbows;
l
poisons and poisoned or anaesthetic bait;
m
gassing or smoking out; and
n
semi-automatic or automatic weapons with a magazine capable of holding more than two rounds of ammunition.
2
The prohibited methods of capturing or killing fish are—
a
poison; and
b
explosives.
Sch. 3A inserted (31.12.2020) by The Conservation of Habitats and Species (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/579), reg. 1, Sch. 3; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)