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Scottish grouse licensing system opens today
15 July 2024
NatureScot has opened its new system for grouse shoot licence applications from today, 15 July.
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Science matters: wonderful woodcock
12 July 2024
Heather Warrender reviews the latest research on woodcock, looking at the shooting community’s role in reversing the decline in the fortunes of this enigmatic wader.
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No such thing as 9 to 5 gamekeepers
12 July 2024
BASC provides support across a range of issues for members with a variety of specialist requirements, as Gareth Dockerty explains.