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Dogged by yet more law

If you make a profit through picking-up, dog breeding or training, then you need to carry two new documents with you when you transport your dogs more than 40 miles.

Natural England's abandons right-of-way project

Natural England's (NE) multi-million pound Discovering Lost Ways (DLW) project is to be abandoned, it was announced on 26 February.

A Taste of Game for 50 diners.

The Hook Norton brewery has hosted a Taste of Game evening, with 50 diners enjoying a game buffet and beer tasting.

Lord Rooker has his say on the Poultry Register

DEFRA's minister, Lord Rooker, has said the Great British Poultry Register (GBPR) should only be used for the purpose of fighting disease.

PDSA: "1 in 3 dogs are overweight"

Nearly two million dogs in Britain are overweight, according to the charity People's Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA).

MEPs learn about moorland importance

The social, economic and conservation benefits of managed moorland in Scotland has been recognised by two European Union Parliamentary groups.

Gundogs at Crufts 2008

A collection of photos, taken by Shooting Time's David Tomlinson, from the gundog ring at Crufts 2008.

Hunt raises £5,000 for shooting

The South & West Wilts Hunt has raised £5,000 for the Countryside Alliances Campaign for Shooting for the second year running.

Badgers move to moorland

Rural organisations call for scientific research <br /> as keepers report badgers moving to moorland

Norfolk police take action against game theft

Police are urging shoots to be on guard for poult thieves as birds go to wood

Tessa Jowell's Olympic shooting gaffe

Tessa Jowell MP, minister for the Olympics anger's shooting groups

Beretta on the road again after taxi redesign

Fully decorated with Beretta logos, both inside and out, the taxi aims to promote Beretta's flagship store, The Beretta Gallery, 36 St James's Street, London.

Wanted: Gundogs of war

Trained to sniff out explosives and weapons, the dogs deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan with the British army could rightly be described as gundogs and, due to a shortage of new recruits, the Ministry of Defence is now <br /> appealing to the shooting community to donate suitable animals to take on this life-saving role at the Theatre Military Working Dog Support Unit, based at Basra Air Station.

British IWA presence bigger than ever

This year's Internationale Waffen Ausstellung and Outdoor Classics trade fair (IWA), played host to more British companies than ever before, according to Shane Kimberley of Gun Trade Association (GTA) Exhibitions.

Working gundog tests at Crufts

The working ability of gundogs was celebrated at Crufts for the first time this year when 22 dogs were presented with the re-launched Working Gundog Certificate to prove their competence on a shoot.

Handgun ban here to stay

Only a small number of elite pistol shooters will be exempt from the handgun ban to allow them to train in the run-up to the Olympics.

League Against Cruel Sports membership plummets

Membership of anti-fieldsports organisation, the League Against Cruel Sports (LACS), has dramatically fallen by 20%.

Gamekeeper takes on BASC Midlands regional director role

A Staffordshire gamekeeper has been appointed as the British Association for Shooting and Conservation's new regional director for the Midlands.

Snares announcement due

The Scottish Government has today revealed its policy on the use of snares.

Game rearing code put on hold?

Shooting Times has learned budget cuts of up to £1billion in the next three years could mean DEFRA is unable to deliver the Game Rearing Code of Practice. The code is necessary to introduce legislation on gamebirds under the 2006 Animal Welfare Act.

Game rearers urged to be lookout for "bulgy eye"

Game farmers are being advised by vets to be extra vigilant this year in the battle against mycoplasmosis, commonly known as bulgy-eye.

Famous countryside columnist receives TV interview

Richard Carr of Bucks TV filmed Shooting Timess Countryman columnist, Fred J. Taylor, receiving his MBE from Buckinghamshires Lord Lieutenant in recognition of his services to angling on 15 February.

Security breach of confidential DEFRA information

An alleged security breach of confidential information held by staff members of DEFRA and Natural England has been revealed by a Shooting Times columnist.

BASC appoint new regional director for the Midlands

Steve Bloomfield has been unveiled as BASC's new regional director for the Midlands.

DEFRA decision over wild boar management

The shooting community has welcomed DEFRA's decision to allow landowners to decide the priorities for the management of wild boar populations.

Olympic Shooting to Leave no Legacy

The London Olympics in 2012 have sparked controversy over plans to spend £18 million on a temporary shooting facility.

Ladies-only fishing club is launched

The first ever 'ladies only' fly-fishing and angling club has been launched in the North East.

Cocker puppy registrations soar

Cocker spaniel puppy registrations have soared by 48% over the past 10 years, according to new Kennel Club figures.

Public consultation into snares sees their use limited but not banned outright

Public consultation into snares sees their use limited but not banned outright.

The Countryside Alliance appoints new regional director for south, west and mid-Wales.

Rachel Evans has taken up the post of regional director for south, west and mid-Wales.

Hunting goes online with a new website

The hunting community now has its own online networking portal.

Scottish airgun ban rejected

Home Secretary Jacqui Smith has rejected calls for an airgun ban in Scotland.

Scottish General Licences delayed

Shooting organisations say the impending new licences still need more work.

Sussex youngsters take to the field

Almost 40 students from Sussex tried their hand at a number of field sports last week, in an event organised by the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC).

Shoots warned over health and safety laws

Shoots are being urged to ensure they have a written health and safety policy in place, as 7 saboteurs were acquitted in April of aggravated trespass, after their legal team exploited a legal grey area.

Gamekeepers blamed for wildlife crime in review

Shooting organisations are dismayed a review into Scottish wildlife crime has put raptor persecution by keepers on grouse moors as a top priority.

Have you seen this stolen spaniel?

Archie the cocker spaniel was snatched in broad daylight from his home in Hampshire on 24 April.

Irish Setter Celebration

The Irish Setter Association is celebrating its centenary with an exhibition at The Kennel Club, a championship and open show and an international field trial.

Fish Pass on River Aire

Salmon have returned to Castleford's river Aire after recent projects have helped their return.

RSPB launches attack on keepers

In a highly provocative press release, the RSPB has explicitly accused gamekeepers of systematically wiping out birds of prey.