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Open and closed season for hunting, what you can use and the wildlife you can hunt
You must follow the rules for hunting and shooting wildlife including:…
You can shoot certain species of game birds, quarry birds and waterfowl…
There are different rules for foxes, deer and other mammals. Foxes It’s…
Guidance for licensed operators to carry out controlled shooting of badgers in the field.
Information on how to get firearms licensing, manage weapons for a shooting club or get a museum licence.
This report describes the extent of infections and injecting-related harms among people who inject drugs (PWID) in the United Kingdom.
Apply for a licence to shoot deer during the closed season or at night and find out how to report your actions.
Licensing guidance, good practice on firearms law, and forms for applying for approvals under the law.
How to solve a pest problem with foxes, moles and mink using traps, snares and other methods.
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Location: Moray Forth, Scotland.
The steps you can take to tackle an intruder or burglar in your own home - and what force you can use to defend yourself
Advice for British nationals on staying safe when travelling by sea
Find out when transactions involving land and buildings are exempt from VAT.
How to control rabbits on your property or business using traps, snares and other methods.
How to legally kill your own poultry, cattle, pigs, sheep, goats, rabbits and hares to eat at home.
Safety lessons to the fishing industry about the dangers of informal routines for net shooting operations and the use of unsuitable lifesaving equipment.
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