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NewsNight shooting simplified for England’s deer managers
Natural England’s new CL55 licence allows qualified deer managers in England to shoot at night, with thermal imaging now formally authorised.
By Hollis Butler
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NewsGundogs make history at Crufts
A Clumber spaniel wins Best in Show at Crufts 2026 while a working Labrador tops the BASC gamekeeper classes.
By Hollis Butler
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Natural England expands gamebird release ban across SPAs
Shoots near Special Protection Areas face further restrictions in 2026, with many unlikely to receive approval to release gamebirds.
By Hollis Butler
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Lead’s three-year deadline: going, going, gone
The UK Government has confirmed a 2029 ban on lead ammunition, with earlier deadlines for target shooters and exemptions for some calibres and uses.
By Hollis Butler
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Time to get after the greys
Shooters are set to play a central role in a new Government push to control grey squirrels, after Defra acknowledged that volunteers already carry out most of the work.
By Hollis Butler
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Deer Bill passes with wins and losses for shooting
The Scottish Government has passed the Natural Environment Bill, forcing deer stalkers to undergo compulsory training despite shooting groups saying there’s no proof it’s needed.
By Hollis Butler
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NewsHares and snares targeted in controversial animal welfare plan
Defra’s new Animal Welfare Strategy for England proposes measures affecting snares and hare management, prompting concerns from BASC, the NGO and GWCT
By Hollis Butler
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Scottish shooters donate coats to homeless
The Scottish shooting community is running a nationwide coat donation campaign to help homeless people stay warm this winter
By Hollis Butler
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NewsSporting Gun owner buys British Shooting Show
Time Well Spent Group has acquired the British Shooting Show (BSS), with founders John and Annie Allison staying on temporarily to help deliver this year’s show.
By Hollis Butler
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Westminster, you’ve missed the point entirely
Over 100,000 signatures called for separate shotgun and rifle licensing, yet the Home Office says it will press ahead with its consultation on merging the two
By Hollis Butler
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