Poults in the sun
Poults in the sun

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The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (CroW) created a public right of access to mountain, moor, heath, down and registered common land in England and Wales.

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Deadwood in woodland

Woodlands can be managed to promote conservation and shooting through a number of techniques, one of which is creating and maintaining deadwood habitats.

A pair of safety glasses and ear plugs on a safety vest - Image by Matt Kidd

Shoot health and safety

If your shoot has five or more employees at any one time it is a legal requirement to have a health and safety policy in place.

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