It was a great event on Saturday night after the British Shooting Show, and just in case you missed it, here are all the winners from the Great British Shooting Awards. Shooting Apparel of the Year Deerhunter Pro Gamekeeper Jacket…
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The Great British Shooting Awards – all the winners
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New deer management report presents ‘mixed recommendations’
A ‘hardened’ approach is needed for deer population management in Scotland including high cull targets and more rural stalking jobs, a report published in January claims. The report, published by Scottish Environment LINK, an alliance of organisations involved in land…
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BASC partners with the Great British Shooting Awards
BASC have announced that they will sponsor The Great British Shooting Awards as a Ceremony Partner. The UK’s leading shooting and conservation group will sponsor the ceremony as well as the Gamekeeper of the Year award. With over 155,000 members,…
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This month’s movers and shakers
The latest in trade changes and opportunities in wildlife conservation. The Gun Trade Association have announced the appointment of Ben Tolhurst as Marketing and Communications Officer. Ben will be responsible for communicating with media outlets, attending trade shows, providing marketing…
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Everything you need to know about general licenses
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, will be revoked as soon as Thursday, here is everything you need to know…
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The Game Fair selects GWCT as its nominated charity
The Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) has been chosen by The Game Fair as its official charity for 2019. A regular exhibitor at The Game Fair, the independent wildlife conservation charity has carried out scientific research into Britain’s game and…
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Blaser Show Support For Awards
Voting for the first Great British Shooting Awards will close in just two days. The results will be collected ahead of the British Shooting Show in February, with the winners set to be announced across 11 categories on Saturday 16th.…
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Guns Tested With “The Knowledge”
The Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) has launched a new book to increase the understanding of shoot conservation. ‘The Knowledge: Every Gun’s Guide to Conservation’ targets all shooters, conservationists and countryside enthusiasts with the proviso that it helps to…
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Great British Shooting Awards Reveal Shortlists
The shortlists are out for the Great British Shooting Awards, which aim to give recognition to the products, organisations and people that lead the way in the shooting industry. Now, the British shooting public can vote for the winners in…
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New EU resolution recognises conservation realities
The European Parliament voted on 15 November to adopt a resolution on the EU Action Plan for nature, people and the economy, which was adopted by the parliament this year following a review of their Birds and Habitats Directives. The…
