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Royal visit to Allerton

HRH the Princess Royal has visited the Game Conservancy Trust's Allerton project to see the innovative wildlife-friendly techniques being developed there for the benefit of the environment and wildlife.

Bird flu advice from the Code of Good Shooting Practice

In the face of the H5N1 avian flu outbreak, the chairman of the Code of Good Shooting Practice has released advice to reminded shoot managers to make appropriate marketing arrangements for their anticipated bag in advance of shoot days.

Lincolnshire police promote gun safety

School children in Lincolnshire have been learning about the importance of gun safety from their local police force.

Gamekeepers protect threatened bird species

The role of gamekeepers in protecting many threatened birds has been highlighted in a new Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) report - Singing Fields.

Clay shooters save men from drowning

Two popular Essex clay shooters have received one of the Royal Life Saving Society's highest awards - for saving three men from drowning in the freezing waters of a local lake.

More young people taking up shooting sports with BASC

The number of young people taking up shooting sports through the British Association for Shooting and Conservation's Young Shots scheme has risen by 20% in the last year alone.

Shooting plays a vital role in managing wetlands

Conservationists have recognised the vital role shooters play in managing wetlands at a special workshop held on World Wetlands Day.

Gamekeeper takes on BASC Midlands regional director role

A Staffordshire gamekeeper has been appointed as the British Association for Shooting and Conservation's new regional director for the Midlands.

DEFRA decision over wild boar management

The shooting community has welcomed DEFRA's decision to allow landowners to decide the priorities for the management of wild boar populations.

National Shooting Week starts May 3rd

Shooting schools and clubs across the South will open their doors to the public during National Shooting Week from 3 - 11 May 2008.

New guidance for police and shooters

New best practice guidance, from the Association of Chief Police Officers, has been released. This new guidance should lead to fewer delays in shotgun and firearm certificate renewals.

South-West farmers respond to save partridges

More than 50 farmers and landowners from across Somerset, Devon and Cornwall attended the launch of the South-West Grey Partridge Group in Exeter, to discover what local efforts are needed to save this threatened bird species.

Shop expansion for Lings

North-west Norfolk MP, Henry Bellingham was guest of honour at a special event marking the further expansion of Ling's Country Goods in Great Massingham.

Paul Juniper

The well-known and highly talented sporting shot, Paul Juniper, has died.

Boost for black grouse

Spring counts of England's rare black grouse reveal the population has increased to an estimated 1,200 males, a 55% rise since 1998.

BASC boosts its support for wildfowling

BASC has boosted its support for wildfowling with a new wildfowling department at its Marford Mill HQ, which offers a full range of services to affiliated clubs.

Revised guidance on explosives for muzzle loaders

Revised guidance on explosives for home and muzzle loaders has been produced by BASC in association with ACPO.

GCT unveil their new name and logo

The Game Conservancy Trust, one of the most respected research charities in this country, will be changing its name to reflect the relevance of its work on broader conservation issues.

Charity clay shoot raises £193,000 for the Prince's Trust

The annual Auchterhouse clay pigeon shoot, in aid of the Prince's Trust Scotland, has this year raised £193,000.

BASC's wildfowling policy is published

A clear statement of BASC's long-term commitment to wildfowling has been published.

Police fail to tackle wildlife crime across UK

Prosecutors and police have failed to tackle the growing problem of wildlife crime.