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Tragic shooting incident in County Durham

Tragic shooting incident in County Durham

The UK's largest shooting organisation, the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC), has expressed sadness at this tragedy and sympathy for the families of the victims but has warned against any kneejerk reaction. Read more


Government panel on forestry supports shooting

Government panel on forestry supports shooting

The Government’s Independent Panel on Forestry, born out of the fierce debate over the proposed sale of public forests, earlier this month published a progress report on ways to increase benefits generated from forests in England. Read more


Call for help with tail docking study in working dogs

Call for help with tail docking study in working dogs

The Glasgow Vet School study into the incidences of tail injury in working dogs is still keen to hear from dog owners who are currently working their gundogs or terriers. Read more


Bill to ban under-14s from shotgun licences

Bill to ban under-14s from shotgun licences

A bill to ban young Shots from holding shotgun certificates will have its second reading in Parliament next month. Read more


Police logo used without authority on LACS site

Police logo used without authority on LACS site

The Countryside Alliance’s chair Kate Hoey MP has written to the president of the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) following the revelation that the police association’s logo appeared apparently without authorisation on the website www.huntingact.org Read more


ACPO calls for 88% rise in cost of shotgun licence

ACPO calls for 88% rise in cost of shotgun licence

New charges proposed include £110 fee to license land for a charity clayshoot and £96 to change a shooter’s address. Read more


Government's rural
policy under fire

Government's rural policy under fire

While green groups attack the chancellor’s shift in favour of development, the Countryside Alliance voices its support. Read more


Illegal pesticide and firearms charges brought

Illegal pesticide and firearms charges brought

A man has been charged with a number of offences relating to illegal pesticide storage and firearms offences. Read more


Deer stalker bags 12
point sika stag

Deer stalker bags 12 point sika stag

12-point sika stag has been shot in Central Scotland but, claim CIC experts, though highly unusual, it is unlikely to make medal status. Read more


Gundog thefts double
in just a year

Gundog thefts double in just a year

Gundog breeds the worst affected according to new figures from DogLost. Read more



Shooting Gazette February 2012

Shooting Gazette February 2012

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The Field February 2012 issue

The Field February 2012 issue

Scottish geese, Icelandic ptarmigan, African tigerfish

Shooting Times & Country Magazine

Shooting Times & Country Magazine

Don't miss this week's issue (on sale Wednesday 1st February). FREE PRIZE DRAW - it is week 3 of our great "Gun a Week" competition, see P53 for further details and how to enter! Plus, who is top dog? Paul Rawlings reports on the 2012 Cocker Spaniel Championship. Get down to your newsagents and buy your copy today!


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Police deny licensing link to fatal stand-off

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