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Under the Hares Preservation Act 1892 in England, Wales and Scotland it is illegal to sell or expose for sale, hares or leverets between 1 March and 31 July inclusive.  This does not apply to imported hares.

ENGLAND AND WALES

The sale of game (except hare – see above) is permitted year-round provided the game was obtained legally during the season relevant to the species.

SCOTLAND

Game (except hare – see above) can only be sold during the open season and for ten days following the end of the open season.

NORTHERN IRELAND

Under the Game Preservation Act (Northern Ireland) 1928 game can only be sold during the open season and for five days following the end of the open season.

ISLE OF MAN

It is illegal to sell or offer for sale any game after ten days from the end of the open seasons. Additionally it is illegal to have possession or control of any game 14 days after the end of the respective season unless it was obtained legally and has been frozen or is lawfully imported dead game. Rabbits can be sold all year.

GUERNSEY

During the close season (1 March – 30 September inclusive) it is illegal to buy or sell any game originating in Guernsey.

JERSEY

It is illegal to sell protected wild birds which include pheasants.  Rabbits can be sold at anytime.

 Sale of Dead Birds

ENGLAND, WALES AND SCOTLAND

The sale of the following dead birds is permitted from 1 September to 28 February inclusive.

NORTHERN IRELAND

Only woodpigeon may be sold dead (at all times).

ISLE OF MAN

The following birds may be sold dead from 1 September to 28 February inclusive.

Under the Wildlife Act 1990 the following birds only may be killed under a Wildlife Act licence and sold dead at all times.  See the DAFF website for the terms and conditions of general licences www.gov.im/daff

JERSEY

The following birds are unprotected and therefore can be sold at any time under Conservation of Wildlife (Jersey) Law 2000