Rabbit Control

Removal of rabbits by the method of shooting It is your responsibility(as a land owner or tennent) to control rabbit numbers You must obey the law to control rabbit numbers on your property or land. England (excluding the City of London and Isles of Scilly) was declared a rabbit clearance area under the Pests Act 1954. You (the land owner or tennent) must control rabbits on your landscape. If this is not possible, you must stop them causing damage to adjoining crops by putting up rabbit proof fencing. If you don't take action, the Secretary of State for the Environment can enforce control and prosecute if this action is not taken.