Scottish Gamekeepers Association warns that ill-conceived conservation projects could cause "permanent devastation".
Shooting UK
Call for pine marten licences to save Capercaillie
Despite habitat improvements and the removal of deer fences, the capercaillie continues to decline in Scotland.
National Trust denies more shooting interests will close
National Trust says shoots are not threatened, but many are becoming nervous their licences will not be renewed.
Air pistol win for GCSE pupil in West Sussex
Examination board OCR (Oxford Cambridge and RSA Examinations) has accepted that air pistol shooting can be taken as part of its GCSE in Physical Education, following pressure from Charlie Hoyal,…
National Trust sticks by shooting lease shutdown
Members of the Polesden Lacey shooting syndicate react with anger after the National Trust decides to terminate lease.
Secret film highlights the need for humane despatch
An animal rights group claims covert footage highlights cruelty, but prosecutors say it cannot be used as evidence.
National Trust refuses to reverse termination of shooting lease
National Trust urged by shooting organisation to keep estates open for shooting sports.
Farmers could be paid to feed birds on shoots
GWCT survey reveals that paying farmers to feed starving birds is one option to save declining populations in winter.
New Government proposals for dog microchipping
Every newborn dog will have to be microchipped under new Government proposals to crack down on out-of-control animals.
Birds of prey could end shooting on National Trust land
National Trust cites persecution of birds of prey as reason to consider closing down shooting interests on its land in the Peak District.
Animal charity to fund police unit in London
The Metropolitan Police’s Wildlife Crime Unit (WCU) is to be given £100,000 a year by the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) — the first time a charity…
Police deny licensing link to fatal stand-off
Lincolnshire Police dismisses claims that disabled man who later shot himself was due to have his weapons removed.
Agreement for shotgun shooting at Paralympics
A deal has been struck which brings the possibility of shotgun events being scheduled at future Paralympic Games a step closer.
Scale of UK’s wildlife crime to be examined
The House of Commons select committee responsible for monitoring environmental protection and sustainable development has launched an inquiry to examine the scale of wildlife crime in the UK.
BBC to show full coverage of Olympic shooting
BBC announces plan to screen live coverage online of the entire shooting competition at this summer’s Olympics.
Police seize toys as they might “fall into wrong hands”
Police have seized more than £1,140 of stock from a Dorset gift shop following a complaint from a member of the public about a gun-shaped calculator.
Stand off may have been caused by gun confiscation
Barry Horspool held police at bay during a 12-hour stand off, following what is thought to have been a visit to question him about his shotgun licence.
Beretta launch new competition shotgun
There’s a new competition shotgun on the market – the DT 11 from Beretta.
Olympic shooting: Who’s on target?
The door is still open for hopefuls to impress the selectors and gain a last minute place at the Olympics. Here we explain the selection process.
RSPB seeks wildfowling ban in Wigtown Bay
Council’s compromise with RSPB could see shooting banned on three-quarters of prime wildfowling stretch of the Solway Firth.