Thread: No Duck Shooting 2020

I know that F/G officers work under 2 different acts and are governed by very different rules for either act. Yes they can go onto private property as well as commercial property, depends on which act or regulations they are working under. They cannot go on to a permanent fixed abode or its courtyard or a caravan that is habituated for more than I think 5 months of the year. They cant just enter your property to have a nosy. They dont have to seek permission to enter your property but have to leave a note of them being on your place and for what reason as soon as they leave. Same as they can stop any vehicle, vessel or plane for that matter providing it can be justified. Doing this can lead them into some very tricky situations including a defacto arrest type event. I know these guys do train pretty extensively every year and get a grounding in the new rules which may pop up.I find it frustrating when I hear of Rangers abusing their powers, something I have yet to see mind you.All Rangers-must work under the Search and Surveillance Act is encompasses the Wildlife Act1953 ( reasonable grounds not required to enter but still must stay i side the S$ S act , and the conservation act which means the Ranger must have reasonable grounds to believe that an offence has been committed. Phew what a bloody minefield. That is as best Incan interoperate the rules. I have yet to met a bad Ranger in the Eastern area. not a Lawyers but one is bound to come along soon ha ha.