Rook shooting banned in Wales
The Welsh government has banned the shooting of several birds under new general licences. Due to come into force on 7 October 2019, there are
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The Welsh government has banned the shooting of several birds under new general licences. Due to come into force on 7 October 2019, there are
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Roy’s out foxing in this week’s show, and Charlie’s out the back of the Bird Fair tent with Chris Packham. It’s a tough night for
TV wildlife presenter Chris Packham says he is not against shooting birds. On stage with fellow members of birds rights pressure group Wild Justice, the
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Mass trespass of grouse shoots is underway, as antis in black balaclavas take to the moors to try to stop shooters enjoy the Glorious 12th.
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A disease that has jumped from rabbits to hares briefly led to a ban on coursing in Ireland. Following the first confirmed case of type
World champion shot Ben Husthwaite on how to plan the ‘incoming chandelle’. His technique for the incomer is almost the opposite of his technique for
Here’s why holidaymaking deerstalkers should shoulder the deer cull in the UK. Just as the Scottish government plans to hire professional deer shooters, Tim Pilbeam
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Chris Packham’s Wild Justice group has withdrawn its latest legal action against the Government over the general licences saying it has ‘run out of time’.
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Jay Tiernan is a militant vegan, who stamps on badger traps and condones the cutting of wire to release pheasants from game farms. The face
DEFRA secretary Michael Gove has moved from big game hunting supporter to anti hunter. The British government minister writes an article for the 14 July
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Just how tough is your rifle? Paul Childerley takes a brand new Sako 85 Carbonlight, runs over it with an armoured personnel carrier, drags it
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