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The National Trust is an important stakeholder in rural England and Wales. If you’re a member, ensure you have your say in the upcoming Council elections and AGM.

Shotgun barrel

If you have been issued with a backdated firearms or shotgun certificate following a delay in your renewal, we’d like to hear from you.

Aim to Sustain logo

The assurance scheme built by British Game Assurance will be transferred to Aim to Sustain, it was announced today.

Airgun and air pellets

A HSE consultation on the outdoor use of lead ammunition in England, Scotland and Wales revises previous proposals, removing restrictions on the use of lead airgun pellets.

Steve Reed Labour Conference

Shadow Environment Secretary Steve Reed said the Labour party wants a ‘respectful relationship’ with the countryside.

Therese Coffey

Environment Secretary Thérèse Coffey spoke of her support for shooting during her speech at the Conservative Autumn Conference this week.

A spaniel running

BASC is urging members to familiarise themselves with the new Hunting with Dogs (Scotland) Act 2023 when undertaking fox and rabbit control with dogs.

Nick Beavis has been crowned the winner of this year’s BASC .410 World Championships, chalking up a fifth win in the competition.

A fox

The Agriculture (Wales) Act will make it illegal to use snares in Wales, despite the threat to species conservation and livestock protection.

Rifle ammunition

The Firearms Act 2023, which was passed to become law in September 2023, aims to combat the illegal manufacture of Section 1 ammunition.