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'Stalking is a risk to public safety' claim based on misleading figures
Deer stalking enthusiasts are alarmed by the Deer Commission for Scotland’s misleading figures used in a consultation document. Read more
Game keeper sues estate owner for 'damaged hearing'
Gamekeeper, Christopher Mulqueeney, who sued billionaire estate owner Sheikh Maher al-Tajir for £10,000 over claims he had been left with impaired hearing after working on the estate, agreed an undisclosed out-of-court settlement on 21 June. Read more
Gun maker Westley Richards takes on shooting stars
One of the most famous names in British gunmaking, Westley Richards, will take on three new craftsmen this summer as demand for their fine guns soars. Read more
Northern Ireland to enforce lead shot ban on wetlands
The regulations will prohibit the use of lead shot to shoot any species of bird or animal on or over wetlands. Read more
Scottish ministers pledge to ban airguns
Scottish ministers have vowed to ban airguns after a controversial new report recommends devolving airgun legislation from Westminster to Holyrood. Read more
DEFRA's tax on poults could make UK rearing obsolete
DEFRA’s proposals for managing disease will mean a total of 12p on every gamebird. Read more
Deer stalking sees large growth in popularity
Shooting organisations and professional deer stalkers are reporting a significant increase in the numbers of people taking up stalking. Read more
Calls for changes to Scotland’s deer laws to be scrapped
Scottish stalkers call for changes to deer laws to be scrapped following the Scottish government’s outlining of a raft of changes to its centuries-old wildlife and environment laws. Read more
Charity clay shoot enters 10th year
The Gloucestershire Ribeye shoot, a charity clay shoot in aid of the Countryside Alliance and the Gloucestershire Air Ambulance, will take place for the 10th year running on August 29. Read more
Shooting Times & Country Magazine
In this week's issue (on sale 2nd July) shadow DEFRA secretary Nick Herbert MP answers questions on his views on various shooting issues - news on the newly launched Scottish Natural Heritage project to track rare red kites in Scotland and how BASC Scotland uncovered misleading information in the DCS stalking consultation - plus don't miss your chance to win a a team entry to the CLA Celebrity Clay Shoot at the Game Fair worth over £800. Buy yours today!
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