You can’t start them too young, says Crow. He takes his grandson Regan into the pigeon hide for a days decoying – and the lad loves it. Not only do we have pigeon shooting, this is the first week we unleash our new news editor. He revisits goose shooter Barry Swain, who has had more ups and downs with antis. Plus he goes on patrol looking for poachers in the East Midlands. David’s News Stump leads on the five-year phase-out of lead shot and Charlie his his video selection for Hunting YouTube in this week’s episode of #FieldsportsBritain
Here are the links to the individual items in this show:
▶ Regan goes pigeonshooting
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▶ Poaching gangs
If you see crimes like these in the British countryside, call the police using the 101 non-emergency number or, in an emergency where there is an immediate threat to life or property, call 999.
▶ Fieldsports News Fcha.nl/news
Lead shot debacle continues Fcha.nl/leadban
Government adviser says UK doesn’t need farms Daily Mail
Labour’s wacky idea for farms FarmingUK.com
Safari expert calls out Sir Randolph Fcha.nl/fieldsportschannelpodcast29
Hunt sabs ransack rabbit control group, steal ferrets – Facebook
Warwickshire Hunt sab charged with assault – Countryside Alliance
Ace angler Marina Gibson tackles trolls after online abuse – Facebook
‘Noisy’, ‘scratching’ chickens culled on Jersey – BBC
Tracker says labrador-sized big cats roam British countryside – Gloucester Review
Irish country park and golf course close for deer cull – Irish Journal
Scottish wildlife agency strikes huge venison deal – BBC
Netflix dating show star is outed over hunting pics – Instagram
Wombats in crosshairs after South Australia approves cull – The Guardian
Drought diminishes duck season – Vic.gov.au
US airline ends decades-old support for Iditarod – local newspaper
Kiwi community enjoys hunting contest for under-16s – TV NZ
Activists tear down boar-blocking border fence – hunting magazine
Animal rescuer’s slick move frees muntjac – Independent
▶ Hunting YouTube
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