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Scientists prove grouse shooting and hen harriers can co-exist
Researchers at Aberdeen University have proved that hen harrier chicks could be reared in captivity and released into the wild elsewhere, protecting both bird numbers and grouse shooting
The RSPB is the hen harrier’s biggest enemy, says columnist
Charles Clover argues that the biggest threat to hen harrier numbers isn't grouse shooting but the RSPB itself, which is calling for grouse moors to be licenced.
David Cameron vetoes increase in licensing fees
The Prime Minister vetoed Home Office proposals to increase licensing fees, despite the deal being backed by the country sports industry and approved by Home Secretary Theresa May
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Golden eagle report welcomed
Scotland could support up to 16 breeding pairs of golden eagles but habitat loss and climate change have caused populations to decline
Gallery: Home nations victorious at the Commonwealth Games
England's shooters have enjoyed astonishing success at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with no fewer than 12 gold, silver and bronze medals in their haul.
Rachel Carrie: What really happened at Malmaison in Dundee
Clay shooter Rachel Carrie explains what happened when she took her gun to a hotel in Dundee and staff called the police
Peter Wilson misrepresented by BBC’s Countryfile
Olympic gold medallist Peter Wilson MBE has criticised the BBC’s coverage of shooting in its flagship rural affairs programme, Countryfile. The double trap champion was interviewed for the 6 July episode of the programme, which announced the findings of the latest report on the economic, environmental and social worth of…
RSPCA may stop hunt prosecutions
The RSPCA is considering a change in the way they pursue hunt prosecutions. Ray Goodfellow, chief legal officer, told the Sunday Times: “We are upholding the Hunting Act, the law of the land. But others want to repeal it and we have been caught up in their political campaign. “This…
Marks & Spencer grouse sales on hold
Marks & Spencer has announced that it will not be stocking red grouse this season. The retailer told The Times that it will resume stocking the bird once it has received “independent confirmation” that its supplier estates comply with a code of practice it is developing with the RSPB and…
Boxer David Haye presents weather forecast for dogs
Boxer David Haye has presented a weather forecast – or pawcast – in an online video by MORE THAN Pet Insurance. The insurance company says the video was filmed to “raise awareness of the dangers dogs face in the humid, thundery and warm temperatures of summer” and is more than…
Venison sales quadruple
Sales of venison have increased by £5million in a year, with supermarkets expanding their range to supply the growing demand
Shooting champion can’t compete because of a lost jacket
Nur Ayuni Farhana Abdul Halim, who won gold in the 10m air rifle pais in New Delhi for Malaysia, has been ruled out of the 2014 Commonwealth Games after her luggage went missing and her competition jacket was lost. “She was a gold medallist last time and now she won’t…
The countryside is still being undervalued
Over a quarter of people understated the contribution of the countryside
Shoot with Shooting Gazette at West London Shooting School
This year sees Shooting Gazette celebrate its 25th birthday and to celebrate we have organised a one-off shoot day to give you the opportunity to come and shoot with the Shooting Gazette’s famous faces. For this special day with only 50 places available we have teamed up with Purdey who…
PACEC report: Value of shooting is £2.5bn a year
The new PACEC report reveals that shooting accounts for 10 per cent of all spending on outdoor activity, supports 74,000 full-time jobs and manages 10x more land for conservation than nature reserves
BBC condemned for urban bias
The BBC is letting down many of its 12million rural viewers and relies too heavily on a small number of charities and NGOs for countryside stories, a BBC Trust review has found
The RSPCA is restructuring to redress a £6m net cash outflow
The RSPCA has announced it needs to cut jobs and restructure the charity after revealing its net cash outflow doubled last year to £6.1million
CAP reforms could mean more peas for pigeon
Reforms to farm funding announced by environment secretary Owen Paterson could mean a boost for pollinators and pigeon shooters, but have been greeted with dismay by a number of wildlife and conservation groups. The minister’s announcement set out how the £15billion of Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) funds would be distributed…