The GWCT has called for restraint in the shooting of grey partridges this season Autumn count data indicates it has been a poor breeding season for the gamebird. Even on areas that are managed for grey partridges, the number of…
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Gamebird release under review
Defra is reviewing the way in which the release of gamebirds on or near protected sites in England is managed, responding to pressure from Wild Justice. Defra has said this will not result in any immediate changes for owners or…
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Everything you need to know about the general licence issues
In the wake of the news three of the general licenses in England, which permit the taking of pest bird species including pigeons, crows and magpies, was revoked last Thursday, here is everything you need to know about general licenses…
Tagged with: canada goose, conservation, Countryside Alliance, crops, crows, damage, gamebird, general licenses, gulls, livestock, magpies, National Gamekeepers' Organisation, Natural England, pest bird, pigeons, wildlife and countryside act 1981
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Welsh shock for shooting
A recent letter by the Minister for Environment declaring that the Welsh Labour Government does not support shooting has led to consternation across the shooting community.
Tagged with: Countryside Alliance, gamebird, Hannah Blythyn, Minister for Environment, Natural Resources Wales, NRW, pheasant shooting
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