A man who had a loaded shotgun stolen from his car has been fined £3,000 for not storing it in a secure place and breaching the terms of his shotgun licence. Read more
The government is considering plans to make all owners of dogs undergo a competency test, microchip their dog and take out third-party insurance. Read more
Deer stalking: More than 8 out of 10 respondents to the Scottish Governments consultation on proposals to reform existing wildlife laws have rejected the controversial proposal to legalise shooting male deer all year round. Read more
Fifty-six rare species were found at Dundreggan Shooting Estate in Glen Moriston, Inverness-shire. All are included in the UK's Biodiversity Action Plan as priority species for conservation action. Read more
Graham Kerr, 53, was caught with one buzzard he had killed and admitted he was planning to poison more of the protected birds of prey. Read more
The UKs biggest sporting clay competition, the Beretta World Sporting Championships, will be held on July 2-4 at Meon Springs Fly Fishery, Hampshire. Read more
The Deer Commission for Scotland warns that thousands of deer face starvation as freezing temperatures continue. Read more
Two police firearms licensing officers have admitted being involved in selling guns that had been handed in by the public to be destroyed. Read more
Gun collector and firearms licence holder Roy Bennett, aged 71, was given a five-year sentence for possessing illegal firearms recently. Read more
Shooting groups have welcomed the NFUs move to promote roost shooting to help farmers control rising pigeon numbers. Read more
The course will be held at Winfrith Technology Centre, near Dorchester, and is aimed at responsible shotgun licence holders and also those considering applying for a shotgun licence. Read more
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The Partnership for Action against Wildlife Crime (PAW) Scotland has i... Read more
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