Urban Poaching

Urban Poaching: A modern trend where visitors to the UK illegally hunt protected wildlife in urban areas—like swans, seagulls, ducks, and fish such as carp and koi carp. While it’s more common in urban areas, it can also occur in the countryside. It’s highly illegal because most of these animals are protected by law, and koi carp are meant for ornamental purposes, not for eating. Often, these visitors may or may not be aware of the laws. It’s also highly frowned upon by the UK population.

Lee: Bruv, I keep seeing all over YouTube and the news about people coming to the UK and hunting swans seagulls and nicking koi carp out of ponds to eat LOL.
Frank: Yeah, I see that too they call it urban Poaching bruv.
Lee: I wonder what they taste like bruv LOL

Frank: Don’t be sick mate LOL.
Lee: LOL.

by Jamie Cheese January 16, 2026