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Hunting has always thrived on community, commitment and courage. This is the time to show all three – and to stand up for the sport we love.

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Tim Bonner: The death of Veganuary

There are plenty of accepted narratives which are entirely wrong and the growth of veganism is one of them. This is illustrated by the death of ‘Veganuary’ which, until recently, was the hungover journalists’ story of choice as they staggered into the New Year.

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No game on Sundays: why the 2026 season ends a day early

This year, the game shooting season ends not on the usual 1 February, but on 31 January, for reasons going back to the almost-200-year-old Game Act 1831. The world has changed a lot since that Act was written, but the definition of game and their seasons is still very much the letter of the law.

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Shoots and deer forests in Scotland stripped of relief

Holyrood has been criticised by rural groups for unfairly stripping shoots and deer forests of rates relief. The announcement, made as part of the 2026 Scottish Budget, came unexpectedly, and seemingly without either explanation or any form of consultation with rural groups and affected parties.


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