ENGLAND, WALES AND SCOTLAND
The shooting of game at night (between one hour after sunset and one hour before sunrise) is not permitted. Ground game (rabbit and hare) may be shot at night by an occupier of land or one other person authorised by the occupier, with the permission of the holder of the shooting rights under Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 Schedule 7, unless the occupier has the exclusive rights.
NORTHERN IRELAND
The shooting of any game, wild bird and pest bird species is prohibited at night (any time between one hour after sunset and one hour before sunrise).
ISLE OF MAN
The killing of game is not permitted between 8pm and 7am the following morning. Night shooting of any game, rabbit, bird or pest is not permitted under the Game Act 1927. Rabbits may only be taken by the use of lamps and dogs at night during September, October and November with permission.
GUERNSEY
Shooting is not permitted at any time between one hour after sunset and one hour before sunrise.
JERSEY
The use of a firearm to kill any wild bird or animal is not permitted between sunset and sunrise on any day unless acting under and in accordance with the terms or conditions of a licence.
