Game Birds Preservation Order (Northern Ireland) 2000 (S.R. No. 216 of 2000). Country/Territory United Kingdom Territorial subdivision Northern Ireland Document type Regulation Date 2000 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Hunting/capture Birds Protection of species Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe Entry into force notes These Regulations come into force on 11 August, 2000. Abstract This Order prohibits, except where exemption is granted, the killing or taking of partridge, red-legged partridges and hen pheasants during the normal open season for game birds. It also restricts dealings in partridge, red-legged partridges or hen pheasants and prohibits dealings in grouse. Any person who acts in contravention of or fails to comply with any provision of the Order shall be guilty of an offence under the Game Preservation Act (Northern Ireland) 1928. Any person guilty of an offen Full text English Website www.opsi.gov.uk