Thread: Rabbits and Hares close to houses

I volunteer with trapping rats and hedgehogs/stoats etc in reserves where I live. Have been asked by someone from local Pony Club if we can deal with the rabbits and hares on the property they use/lease , Crown land, managed by Council, grassy farmland on outskirts of residential area.
I'm wondering about technicalities shooting these critters and not starting ww3 with locals/Police.
I've looked online and am guessing the following will be needed.

Keep as far away from the houses as possible.
Notify Police before hand.
Notify people in houses adjoining the farmland shooting on.

Does this sound right? What am I missing?

Cheers all.