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Latest articles
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NewsPolice reforms prompt calls for centralised firearms licensing
The Countryside Alliance urges the Home Secretary to consider creating a single firearms licensing body as part of planned police reforms in England and Wales
By Hollis Butler
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Mixed results for shooting sector in deer Bill
New law passes despite warnings from shooting sector over lack of evidence and controversial NatureScot powers
By Hollis Butler
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NewsMoorland Association to appeal heather burning court defeat
The membership organisation will challenge High Court's refusal to examine whether Defra properly assessed wildfire risks when imposing new burning restrictions
By Hollis Butler
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NewsThe flicker of a wing in the halflight: wildfowlers in their own words
Patrick O’Reilly reflects on listening, local knowledge and wildfowling as living heritage, exploring why wildfowlers’ voices matter and how their traditions deserve recognition and protection.
By BASC
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Kennel Club updates field trial rules to reduce bias
The Royal Kennel Club has approved a raft of changes to field trial rules, effective from 2 February
By Hollis Butler
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Third of forces failing firearms licensing targets
Thirteen forces meet targets whilst 30 fail and temporary permits soar. When will someone fix the crisis in firearms licensing?
By Hollis Butler
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NewsRSPB accused of ‘manufacturing’ wildlife crime prosecutions
Damning report calls for 'absolute closure' of investigation unit after documenting three decades of alleged misconduct
By Hollis Butler
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NewsOne rogue does not represent gamekeeping
Shooting and gamekeeping representatives have condemned an ex-keeper convicted of killing a buzzard, stressing his criminal actions have no place in responsible practice
By Hollis Butler
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NewsPut ’em under pressure: Home Office shotgun licensing backlash
A contemptuous response by the Home Office to a petition opposing plans to merge shotgun and firearms licensing systems should not dishearten us, argues Conor O’Gorman.
By Conor O'Gorman
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NewsShoots stripped of sporting rates relief
Small shoots across Scotland face higher tax bills after being removed from the Small Business Bonus Scheme in a change buried deep in the 2026/27 Budget
By Hollis Butler
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