Shooting industry happy that plans to tax England’s game farmers and rearers 12p per bird have been put on hold by the government. Read more
The Clay Pigeon Shooting Association has increased its members’ insurance cover to £10m for both Public Liability and Professional Indemnity Insurance. Read more
Shooting groups have welcomed the NFU’s move to promote roost shooting to help farmers control rising pigeon numbers. Read more
The shooting and game farming community is awaiting a government decision on the use of raised laying cages for producing game bird eggs, which could be announced within days. Read more
British Shooting has been told it will have to pay at least £400,000 towards its own Olympic legacy. Read more
The Partnership for Action against Wildlife Crime (PAW) Scotland has introduced a new campaign to encourage the reporting of poaching to their local police or through Crimestoppers. Read more
A legendary figure in clay shooting – A.J ‘Smoker’ Smith - has been found dead after apparently committing suicide with a shotgun. Read more
Police have begun a hunt for poachers who shot and stole up to 200 pheasants from Kingswood Farm, near Ramsey. Read more
Shooting UK news: As Scotland and Wales launch consultations on the Code of Practice for the Welfare of Game birds, Game farmers are asked to check the origins of their bought-in eggs and chicks. Read more
The South Yorkshire Police Wildlife Crime Unit recently launched a night of intensive action in response to feedback from rural communities that they were experiencing an increase in poaching, trespassing and criminal damage. Read more
Don't miss the opportunity to nominate your favourite local gunshop to be included in the 2010 IPC Shooting Industry Awards in this week's issue (on sale 3rd February). Plus, Lewis Potter tests the Zoli Columbus, a new take on a classic over-and-under and Tony Jackson presents reports from across Scotland in the 2010 stag review. For all this and much more - buy your copy today!
Shooting guide issued to all UK police forces to help them understand ... Read more
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