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Shooting news: firearms legislation, game shooting and countryside affairs
What shooting news does ShootingUK cover?
Shooting legislation, firearms law, game shooting news and countryside policy — ShootingUK covers it all, first and in depth. When a firearms bill moves through Parliament, when snaring regulations change, when a landmark legal ruling affects game shooters, deer stalkers or airgun owners, our dedicated news team reports it before anyone else.
We go direct to the people who shape the sport. BASC, the Countryside Alliance, leading gunsmiths, shoot managers, game dealers and the industry’s most respected voices all contribute comment and analysis built around the issues that matter to shooters, gamekeepers, landowners and fieldsports professionals across the UK.
Firearms licensing, lead ammunition, animal welfare legislation, conservation funding, rural crime — if it affects shooting, it is covered here. Our coverage extends across game shooting, deer stalking, airgun law, pest control, driven shoots, wildfowling and Scottish and devolved countryside policy, reported by a team with direct access to the organisations and legal experts who shape the sport.
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Young Scottish gamekeepers raise alarm over Muirburn restrictions
Scotland’s young gamekeepers are calling for urgent talks with the government over “unworkable” muirburn restrictions
By Hollis Butler
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Glorious media day showcases estate’s conservation successes
West Glenalmond Estate showcases how modern grouse moor management boosts biodiversity, supports red-listed species, and sustains rural employment across Scotland.
By Hollis Butler
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Badger protections delay dog’s rescue for four days
A Lakeland terrier trapped in a badger sett was rescued after four days, highlighting wildlife management challenges and the enduring value of traditional terrier skills.
By Hollis Butler
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Devon fowlers launch cutting-edge mink traps
North Devon’s Taw and Torridge Wildfowling Club is using innovative “smart traps” to protect wildlife and fish, pioneering conservation despite challenges on leased land.
By Hollis Butler
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Muirburn: time to fight fire with fire
With wildfires increasing, it’s time to let experts handle the problem.
By Alex Farrell
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Army shoot faces closure after gamebird licence refusal
Natural England has refused permission for a Wiltshire shoot to release gamebirds despite biodiversity measures, revealing licensing anomalies
By Hollis Butler
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This amounts to ‘hate speech’, says Gilruth
Andrew Gilruth counters attack on keepers and moorland management with statistics and conservation data during heated radio discussion
By Hollis Butler
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Next generation shines at young handlers’ event
Twenty-six young handlers demonstrated remarkable natural ability at Muntjac Trading's inaugural Young Gundog Handlers Day on 3 August
By Hollis Butler
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New firearms licensing rules spark criticism
New firearms licensing rules that came into force on 5 August fail to tackle real safety issues, according to BASC
By Hollis Butler
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