The future of the National Wildlife Crime Unit (NWCU) has been safeguarded for another year thanks to Government funding, environment minister Richard Benyon has announced.
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30 shotguns and pistols discovered behind false wall
More than 30 shotguns and pistols have been discovered hidden behind a false wall in Dinas Powys in Wales.
Major banks discriminate against “immoral” gun dealer
Money launderer, HSBC, tells gun dealer his business is "'in the same league as pornography", as widespread discrimination is revealed.
Young farmer held for self-defence while thief walks free
A young farmer from North Yorkshire accused of attempted murder and held, with his mother, overnight in a police station after firing a shotgun in self-defence at a scrap metal…
Demand for qualified gamekeepers bucks youth unemployment trend
Gamekeeping courses: Scottish gamekeeping colleges are reporting they are receiving strong demand for qualified students from shooting estates and the sporting industry.
New study investigates the impact of roe deer population
New study investigates the impact of roe deer population on woodland flora and fauna and points to possible conservation conflicts.
Clay shooting heroes named in New Year Honours list
Clay shooting: Peter Wilson and Ian Coley, two of clay pigeon shooting’s leading lights, were honoured in the 2013 New Year Honours list.
The Sun newspaper prompts outrage from shooting community
Sensationalist front page article claims “massacre guns” of the kind used in a recent US mass shooting are on sale here.
Three men convicted of hare poaching in North Yorkshire
Hare poaching: Three men have been fined £50 each after pleading guilty to trespass in pursuit of game at Northallerton Magistrates’ Court.
Shoot owner wins RSPB Telegraph Nature of Farming award 2012
The 2012 RSPB Nature of Farming award goes to partridge shoot champion, after three GWCT members made final selection.
Government consultation on microchipping of all dogs
The Government has confirmed a short consultation on how to introduce more comprehensive microchipping of dogs.
Police say ring if you want to go shooting
Police in Northumberland call for all shooters to inform them of their location every time they go out shooting.
Natural England scraps 50-year vision for England’s uplands
The Government’s nature advisory body goes back to the drawing board on its vision for England’s upland areas.
Conservation groups call for future predator control
Scottish conservation groups call for future Government funded conservation measures to include predator control.