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NewsFWAG Scotland in crisis talks over funding
Environmental adviser, FWAG Scotland, is in crisis talks over its future funding from Scottish Natural Heritage after its budget is cut by 30%
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NewsWebley gunmakers feels the pinch
One of Britain’s oldest gunmakers, Webley Ltd, recently went into administration and was subsequently bought by a specially established company named Webley (International) Ltd.
By ShootingUK
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NewsRaven shooting rules relaxed
Scottish livestock farmers have been granted new powers to allow them to cull greater numbers of ravens
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NewsBirds of prey poisoning map released by Scottish Government
A map of Scotland detailing where raptors have been poisoned has been hailed as a significant step in the fight against wildlife crime. The species of birds confirmed as poisoned included peregrine f...
By ShootingUK
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NewsWhat is a fully floating barrel on a rifle?
Why are accurate rifles frequently advertised as having fully floating barrels, and what is a fully floating barrel anyway?
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NewsGame farmers to downsize as shoots reduce orders
Due to the global financial crisis, many game farmers will be downsizing the number of poults they rear in anticipation of shoots placing more conservative orders for next season.
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Landowners using banned poisons will lose subsidies
Scottish landowners and shoot owners could face penalty cuts to their farming subsidies if poisoned baits are found on their land, the Scottish environment minister warned recently.
By ShootingUK
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NewsWill poult orders be down this year?
ST asks if the global downturn will force gamefarmers to raise fewer poults
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NewsCPSA launches new-look website
The Clay Pigeon Shooting Association (CPSA) has launched its new interactive website after nearly a year in development
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28-bore shotgun and cartridge review
Are 28-bore guns 'man enough' to cope with really high driven pheasants? Here, Charles carries out a very unscientific experiment to find out the answer.
By ShootingUK
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