Government plans to further restrict heather...
The government has announced its intention to extend current restrictions on heather burning further, which, according...
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Tim Bonner: RSPB or gamebirds – which is the...
Last week the Alliance and other interested organisations received an email from Defra relating to the overdue...
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Wildfowling in dismay as Lough Neagh leases...
The wildfowling community in Northern Ireland has expressed deep disappointment following the decision by Lord...
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Tim Bonner: Is the government trying to...
As I wrote in Shooting Times in November my gun cabinet is quite full. In no particular order there is my great...
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Defra to issue GL43, but not GL45
Defra has announced to stakeholders that GL43, the 2025 general licence that will regulate the release of common...
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Avian Influenza - latest updates
24 March 2025. Influenza of avian origin confirmed in a sheep in Yorkshire Influenza of avian origin (H5N1) has been...
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General Licences delayed
The 2025 general licences for the release of common pheasant and red-legged partridge in and around Special Areas of...
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Tim Bonner: Lead ammunition ban comes closer
The government is due to respond by today (Thursday 13 March) to the Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) proposals on...
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Last few places remain for the Warter Priory...
Warter Priory, the world-class shooting estate set in the heart of East Yorkshire, is hosting a two-day charity clay...
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Natural Environment Bill – What does this...
On 19 February, the Scottish Government introduced the Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill, which has been split into...
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The government’s anti-shotgun ownership...
After a year and a half, the Government has published its response to the 2023 firearms licensing consultation. Far...
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Tim Bonner: The government is coming for...
This morning the government fired the starting gun on a debate about restrictions on the ownership of shotguns. It has...
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