Field Sports
Fight looms against European lead shot rules
A SHOOTING group has pledged to fight against European Union (EU) plans to retrict the use of lead shot over wetlands and peatlands. Read More
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Rural businesses hail start of grouse shooting season
TODAY'S opening of the grouse shooting season has been described as a "lifeline" for rural businesses amid the coronavirus lockdown. Read More
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River Tweed fishing museum set to open
A MUSEUM telling the story of rod and line salmon fishing on the River Tweed will open in Kelso on 4 September. Read More
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Socially-distanced grouse shooting set to begin
ESTATES have been preparing to hold socially-distanced shoots ahead of the grouse season beginning on Wednesday. Read More
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Extent of Covid-19 impact on deer stalking sector revealed
SCOTLAND'S estates could lose £9 million over the coming 12 months if no stalking takes place during the coronavirus restrictions, a new survey has f... Read More
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Shooting estates ‘could lead rural economic revival’
SCOTLAND'S shooting estates could spearhead a post-covid economic revival in the countryside after not furloughing staff during the lockdown, accordin... Read More
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Fishing set to return
The Scottish Gamekeepers Association has welcomed reports that the Scottish Government is set to ease some restrictions on local area angling when it ... Read More
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Poaching and vandalism rise
After several unsavoury incidents of poaching and vandalism - including £30,000 of damage when a pheasant shoot was deliberately destroyed, the vanda... Read More
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Rough justice
Shooting organisations have lauded as “extremely positive news” the news that Defra have objected to Wild Justice’s judicial review seeking to r... Read More