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Shooting groups unite to defend rural landscape and combat climate change
Lord Botham says rising game sales prove that ‘haters’ who tried to ban the sport have ‘lost the battle’
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Lowland deer cull diminished by coronavirus, survey finds
A new survey has highlighted a 40% decline in the number of lowland deer culled in 2020/21 compared to the previous year, as the stark impact of the coronavirus pandemic on lowland deer management in Scotland was revealed. The survey – commissioned by the Lowland Deer Network Scotland (LDNS) with Read more…
Game and Gamekeeping
Shooting group responds to NGDA statement
Read the joint statement issued in response to the NGDA’s announcement regarding lead-free supply chains from 1 July 2022.
Conservation
Hare-sterics: Our letter to The Telegraph
The success of the hare is through supporting proven conservation techniques not obsolete protectionism.
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Shooting is a key solution to climate change targets
Grouse moor managers in northern England are responsible for saving over 61k tonnes of carbon every year through peatland restoration work.
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“To achieve it, you’ve got to enjoy it.” – Interview with Michael Wolverson on competition clays
Young Shots Journalist Louis speaks with Michael Wolverson, who was an AAA CPSA shooter at just 18 years old.
Conservation
Positive impacts of burning recognised by Government
BASC’s Gareth Dockerty unravels what the government’s announcement on burning actually means and organisation’s work behind the scenes to ensure evidence-led policy.
BASC Northern Ireland
BASC NI highlights firearms concerns to Economy Minister
New customs requirements mean “more unnecessary red tape, which could have dire financial consequences for dealers”.