Natural England attributes the dramatic enrichment of SSSIs to the work of upland gamekeepers.
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Shooting Lesson: The clay from behind
Mark Russell shows how to hit birds coming from behind, and going away.
Woodcock tracking study aids shooting policies
A new pilot study, using advanced bird-tracking technology, is helping to unravel the migration mysteries of the elusive woodcock.
Council cutbacks may close shooting clubs
Despite high demand, council cutbacks may force Cambridgeshire shooting clubs to close.
Voluntary Notification of Shooting Events
Armed response officer, Graham Priestnall, reveals how keeping the Old Bill informed can save shooters hassle and taxpayers’ money.
Police may scrap home visits for shotgun licence renewals
Three police forces plan to save money by ditching automatic interviews for shotgun certificate renewals.
Phone firms ban access to shooting websites
UK's biggest mobile network bars under-18s from shooting websites due to "inappropriate content".
Shooting champion rallies public to ‘Sign Up’ to Olympics
With exactly 18 months to go until the start of the Olympic Games, Charlotte Kerwood, the treble Commonwealth Gold medalist and a hopeful for Team GB, is rallying people to…
Kent wildfowlers secure shooting rights in Norfolk
Kent Wildfowling & Conservation Association adds 564 acres of East Anglia to its extensive 10,500-acre portfolio.
League Against Cruel Sports and RSPB bigwigs to quit
Douglas Batchelor, from the League Against Cruel Sports, and the RSPB’s Dr Mark Avery will quit their posts in 2011.
Game shooting industry accepts rearing code in Wales
The draft Code of Practice on the Welfare of Gamebirds has been widely accepted by the game shooting industry and the National Assembly for Wales and comes in to force…
Non-native species cost economy £1.7billion
Invasive non-native species cost the British economy at least £1.7billion per annum, according to new research.
Gamekeepers raise £30,000 for cancer charity
Team of grouse moor keepers raise £30,000 for local cancer charities.
Shooting groups concern over Scottish shoot licences
Shooting groups voice concern about proposals to license Scottish shoots as the wildlife bill reaches committee stage.
Locals may ‘take law into own hands’ over poaching
Landowners in North Yorkshire fear an increase in poaching is getting out of hand as keepers undertake night patrols.
Police mistake falconer’s receiver for handgun
A falconer was arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm after a member of the public mistook his radio tracking device for a handgun.
RSPB questions release of pheasants for shooting
Controversial article highlights a “potential negative impact” on the environment of releasing pheasants for shooting.
Shooting results bode well for 2012 Olympic Games
Strong shooting performances in Delhi from young Home Nations athletes bodes well for the 2012 Olympic Games in London.
Judge rules BASC is vital for shooting interests
A judge has recognised the extraordinary circumstances attached to shooting sports in his ruling in favour of BASC.
Shooting gold medal in men’s double trap pairs
Steve Scott and Stevan Walton have won gold on the third day of the Commonwealth Games in the men’s double trap pairs event.