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Awards for clay shooters who saved 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. Read more

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. Read more

Lincolnshire police promote gun safety

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

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. Read more

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. Read more

South-West farmers respond to save the grey partridge

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. Read more

BASC's wildfowling policy is published

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

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. Read more

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. Read more