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Shotguns stolen in New Year farmhouse burglaryTwo Baikal shotguns and one rare Sarriugarte shotgun were stolen from a farm house over the New Year celebrations.
Badgers move to moorland
Rural organisations call for scientific research
as keepers report badgers moving to moorland
Norfolk police take action against game theft
Police are urging shoots to be on guard for poult thieves as birds go to wood
Tessa Jowell's Olympic shooting gaffe
Tessa Jowell MP, minister for the Olympics anger's shooting groups
Beretta on the road again after taxi redesign
Fully decorated with Beretta logos, both inside and out, the taxi aims to promote Beretta's flagship store, The Beretta Gallery, 36 St James's Street, London.
Wanted: Gundogs of war
Trained to sniff out explosives and weapons, the dogs deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan with the British army could rightly be described as “gundogs” and, due to a shortage of new recruits, the Ministry of Defence is now
appealing to the shooting community to donate suitable animals to take on this life-saving role at the Theatre Military Working Dog Support Unit, based at Basra Air Station.
British IWA presence bigger than ever
This year's Internationale Waffen Ausstellung and Outdoor Classics trade fair (IWA), played host to more British companies than ever before, according to Shane Kimberley of Gun Trade Association (GTA) Exhibitions.
Security breach of confidential DEFRA information
An alleged security breach of confidential information held by staff members of DEFRA and Natural England has been revealed by a Shooting Times columnist.
Working gundog tests at Crufts
The working ability of gundogs was celebrated at Crufts for the first time this year when 22 dogs were presented with the re-launched Working Gundog Certificate to prove their competence on a shoot.
Scottish General Licences delayed
Shooting organisations say the impending new licences still need more work.
Sussex youngsters take to the field
Almost 40 students from Sussex tried their hand at a number of field sports last week, in an event organised by the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC).
Magpie number's grow
Magpies are now one of the most common birds in the UK, according to the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB).
Study backs shooting woodpigeon
A study has shown that shooting woodpigeon is the best method of controlling its numbers on brassica crops.
Licences in Scotland cause confusion
Last minute changes to the new General Licences have caused concern and confusion amongst the shooting fraternity in Scotland.
New conservation project for hares in Scotland
Scottish Power offers a bounty for live hares as the company aims to reintroduce them to a site near its wind farm at Beinn an Tuirc
Hunt raises £5,000 for shooting
The South & West Wilts Hunt has raised £5,000 for the Countryside Alliance’s Campaign for Shooting for the second year running.
Gundogs at Crufts 2008
A collection of photos, taken by Shooting Time's David Tomlinson, from the gundog ring at Crufts 2008.
MEPs learn about moorland importance
The social, economic and conservation benefits of managed moorland in Scotland has been recognised by two European Union Parliamentary groups.
BASC appoint new regional director for the Midlands
Steve Bloomfield has been unveiled as BASC's new regional director for the Midlands.
DEFRA decision over wild boar management
The shooting community has welcomed DEFRA's decision to allow landowners to decide the priorities for the management of wild boar populations.