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Reserve approves feral goat cull
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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Behind every keeper – awards honour vital support
The GWT received a record number of applications for the Lady Scott Award this year, with Zoe Corney named as the worthy recipient
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The tiny heroes keeping red grouse alive
New research has unravelled how red grouse thrive on one of nature's toughest diets, discovering gut microbes that help them digest heather
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Shooting and nature recovery: BASC report shows conservation impact
BASC’s new report highlights how shooting supports England’s nature recovery goals. Conor O’Gorman explains the environmental benefits and why shooting must be part of government policy.
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Record heat fails to dampen partridge season optimism
Intensive summer preparations by gamekeepers deliver strong results as season gets underway, with thriving wild populations adding to optimism
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‘Knee-jerk’ laws risk closing gun shops, warns trade
Gun shop owners warn new licensing rules could force widespread closures as existing shooters abandon the sport and newcomers are deterred by bureaucratic barriers
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BASC launches High Court challenge over gamebird licensing
BASC files High Court claim against Natural England's "discriminatory" gamebird licensing system after regulator refuses to back down on key disputes
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Welsh gundog displays and hound parades escape licence threat
Gundog displays and hound parades across Wales have been saved from licensing requirements after the Welsh Government abandoned controversial proposals
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£95k funding boost available for Scottish deer stalkers
Deer stalkers across Scotland’s lowlands can now access a second round of funding to upgrade their venison processing facilities
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Masked saboteurs disrupt Glorious Twelfth grouse shoot
Activists were left visibly frustrated after failing to provoke a reaction from a small syndicate engaged in a legal walked-up shoot
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