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How far can a lost ferret go?

How far can a lost ferret go?

What’s the furthest you’ve ever known a ferret to stray after being lost in a burrow? Read more


If I mistakenly shoot a buck out of season, is it an offence?

If I mistakenly shoot a buck out of season, is it an offence?

When roe bucks have cast their antlers it is sometimes difficult to be certain whether the animal is male or female. If I shot a buck out of season as a result of a genuine mistake, would it still be an offence? Read more


What's the best way to decoy crows from a hide?

What's the best way to decoy crows from a hide?

I know this has nothing to do with pigeon shooting but I wondered if you could tell me the best way to decoy crows from a hide? Read more


Can I build storage space if I have permission to shoot?

Can I build storage space if I have permission to shoot?

I have a piece of land which I use for clay shoots under the 28 day rule. If I want to erect a shed to store the traps and other equipment do I need to get planning permission? Read more


How often do you leave the hide to pick up shot pigeon?

How often do you leave the hide to pick up shot pigeon?

I’ve got a feeling I ruined my chances of a really good day last Saturday by popping out to pick pricked birds too often. Read more


How can I modify my semi-auto to hold 3 shots?

How can I modify my semi-auto to hold 3 shots?

I hold a five-shot semi-auto, along with a couple of rifles, on a firearms certificate. Owing to a house move I no longer shoot my rifles, so I plan to give up my firearms certificate and hold my semi-auto on my shotgun certificate. How can it be modified to the legal three shots? Read more


How should I build a rabbit pen for gun dog training?

How should I build a rabbit pen for gun dog training?

I am thinking of building a hen run and wondered if it might also double as a rabbit pen for gun dog training? Read more


Why can't we shoot deer after dark?

Why can't we shoot deer after dark?

As a wildfowler I am allowed to shoot duck and geese under the moon and I can also shoot rabbits, foxes and wild boar at night. Is there some reason why we can't shoot deer after dark? Read more


Will a .243 be big enough to shoot wild boar?

Will a .243 be big enough to shoot wild boar?

I want to apply for my firearms certificate mainly to control foxes, crows and other pests but I also want to shoot wild boar. Read more


Can you train a gun dog to dive after ducks?

Can you train a gun dog to dive after ducks?

I have heard of dogs 'upending' after ducks and geese that dive when pricked. Can you train a dog to do this and, if so, how? Read more


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Scale of UK's wildlife crime to be examined

Scale of UK's wildlife crime to be examined

The House of Commons select committee responsible for monitoring environmental protection and sustainable development has launched an inquiry to examine the scale of wildlife crime in the UK. Read more


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