BASC looks for Swift replacement
The British Association for Shooting and Conservation has announced it is looking for a new chief executive to take over after John Swift’s retirement, planned for June this year.
Hunt ban ‘ineffective in Midlands’
Figures obtained by the BBC through a Freedom of Information request indicate that there has only been one prosecution under the Hunting Act in the Midlands since the Act came into force in February 2005.
DSC for GMK
Some 11 GMK staff members have gained the Deer Stalking Certificate Level 1 qualification, the company has announced.
UK foxes are bigger than ever
The debate on the increasing size of foxes in the UK has never been fiercer as the British record appears to have fallen once again.
Alliance appoints new head
The Countryside Alliance has announced that Sir Barney White-Spunner, the former head of the UK Field Army, is its new executive chairman.
‘Big cat’ caught on camera
A teaching assistant has captured video footage of what could be a big cat in Gloucestershire, not far from where two mutilated deer carcases were found, as Sporting Rifle reported last month.
Cat attacks?
A big cat could be responsible for deer attacks near Woodchester Park in Gloucestershire, according to reports.
NiteSite tour continues
Thanks to the success of its demonstrations, NiteSite is looking to continue with demonstrations of its unique gun-mounted camera system at gunshops and shooting ranges across the country.
Alliance welcomes Jamie Stewart
The Countryside Alliance has announced that Jamie Stewart, founder and managing director of Westcountry Wildlife Services, has joined its shooting campaign as a consultant.
Hornady’s Hornet
Ammunition manufacturer Hornady has necked down the .22 Hornet to .17 calibre, creating the .17 Hornet.