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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…
How to license a firearm, manage weapons for a shooting club or get a museum licence.
How to claim compensation through the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) scheme if you've been seriously injured in a violent crime.
You might be able to claim compensation if you were the victim of a…
The crime must have happened in England, Wales or Scotland. It must be…
You can make a claim online. It does not cost anything to apply. You do…
You’ll get a reference number when you submit your claim. Use the…
You must contact the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) to…
How to legally kill your own poultry, cattle, pigs, sheep, goats, rabbits and hares to eat at home.
List of all UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) firing times for military ranges.
Check which supplies of sport, physical recreation, and physical education services qualify for exemption from VAT.
How to deal with wild birds causing a health or safety issue, or a problem on your farm or fishery and when you need a licence.
The licence or certificate you need to slaughter or kill animals, the operations covered and how to apply.
Use a general licence for activities that carry a low risk to the conservation or welfare of a protected species.
How to control rabbits on your property or business using traps, snares and other methods.
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