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A community-owned Scottish nature reserve has taken the decision to cull 160 feral goats over the next two years.
Tarras Valley Nature Reserve near Lockerbie has seen goat numbers explode from around 100 to as many as 900 in just over a decade. That’s an 800% increase that managers warn will lead to mass starvation and disease without intervention.
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Reports of fraudulent attempts to buy firearms online are highlighted by police, as BASC urges its members to follow strict legal procedures
After two decades, a defunct police firearms database is to be replaced, with applicants invited to tender for the sizeable five-year contract.
More than ever, women are involved in shooting, whether it’s on the peg or the podium, coaching or loading, and BASC is there for them.
Farmers in Orkney could soon receive broader licences to shoot young ravens as livestock attacks escalate. NatureScot admits current controls are ineffective and plans major changes.
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