Shooting of certain bird species has been suspended in Scotland for the first time in 13 years due to a prolonged period of cold weather. Read more
The revised General Licences for England came into affect on 1st January. Read more
Shooting of certain bird species to be suspended in Scotland for the first time in 13 years because of the prolonged spell of snow and ice. Read more
Ofcom has ruled the BBC1 documentary Pedigree Dogs Exposed, which was broadcast on 19 August 2008, was unfair in its handling of a series of allegations against the Kennel Club (KC). Read more
A former soldier who handed in an abandoned sawn-off shotgun at a police station — four days after discovering it — received a 12-month sentence, suspended for one year, at Reading Crown Court in December. Read more
Shooting groups say rural police need to be better informed about the legal powers of gamekeepers after three keepers from North Yorkshire were acquitted of confiscating a gun and other equipment from two poachers. Read more
The British Deer Society has been nominated by Waitrose as one of three charities to benefit under its 'Community Matters' programme. Read more
A number of English upland gamekeepers have reported strongylosis outbreaks, but many achieved record bags Read more
DEFRA has confirmed that a draft version of its controversial Animal Health Bill will be published in January next year. Read more
Italian gunmaker Beretta have announced an entry-level addition to their popular Silver Pigeon range of over-under shotguns. Read more
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High Court orders a full judicial review of Natural England’s pr... Read more
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