The GWCT are hopeful that some of the birds in its Woodcock Watch are still alive
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Shooting organisations welcome fall in Scottish gun crime
Shooting organisations welcome fall in Scottish gun crime: The UK’s largest shooting organisation, the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC), joins Scotland’s Justice Secretary in welcoming the fact that recorded firearms offences in Scotland have more than halved since 2006/07.
Hatsan Arms launch AT44-P2 air gun for pest control
Turkish gun manufacturer, Hatsan Arms Company has launched the AT44-P2 pre-charged pneumatic pistol/carbine.
Cull of Barnacle geese gets go-ahead on the Solway
Relief for farmer on the Solway Firth as Scottish Natural Heritage give go-ahead for landmark geese control plan.
“No plans” for cull to spread
There are no plans to roll out badger cull trials nationwide, say DEFRA
Grouse moor wins coveted gold prize in Purdey Awards
Efforts of shoots and wildfowling clubs are rewarded at annual ceremony to celebrate best in conservation work.
Police failings criticised
Durham police made mistakes in dealings with killer Michael Atherton, says the IPCC
BASC challenges police firearms spot checks
The UK's largest shooting organisation has challenged a North Wales Police plan to carry out spot checks on legally held firearms and ammunition, in breach of Government guidelines and without consulting stakeholders.
Anti-gun police chief elected in Derbyshire
Labour’s Alan Charles is the only one of 41 newly elected Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) to have publicly stated before the elections that he does not support the private ownership and use of firearms in accordance with the current law.
Last chance to have a say on wildlife laws: 30th November
Final call for responses as the Law Commission’s consulation on radical changes to the UK’s wildlife laws nears its end.
Durham Police made “inexcusable” blunders before shooting
Durham shooting: An inquiry has found that Durham Police made “inexcusable” blunders when dealing with a man who later shot dead three people with legally-held firearms.
Prestigious international gundog test returns to Chatsworth
The Kennel Club has announced the dates for next year’s Kennel Club Gundog Test, to be held at Chatsworth House in Derbyshire, from 29th May – 2nd June 2013.
Cops in chopper cull controversy
Claims of helicopters rounding up deer before they were shot are being investigated by Police
Fine Modern & Vintage Sporting Guns catalogue now online
Online catalogue now available for Gavin Gardiner’s sale of Fine Modern & Vintage Sporting Guns at Sotheby's New Bond Street, London W1A 2AA, Wednesday 12th December at 2pm.
Police in helicopter deer cull controversy
Police have confirmed they are investigating deer culling on a Highland estate, following claims by a walker that he saw helicopters being used to round up deer before they were shot.
