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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…
Every year the Big Lottery Fund (BIG) gives out millions of pounds from the UK’s National Lottery to good causes, with money going to community groups and health, education and environment projects.
The laws on selling, buying and carrying a knife or weapon depend on the type of knife or weapon, your age and your circumstances.
Follow national and local rules (byelaws) when freshwater fishing with a rod and line in England and Wales
Government launches new plans to protect and improve the lives of our pets, farmed and wild animals
This guidance summarises the requirements, controls and sanctions that Border Force applies to firearms and offensive weapons when they are imported into the UK.
Guidance about how HMRC supports large businesses to help them pay the right amount of tax.
How to legally carry out slaughter without stunning in accordance with religious rites, including how to restrain and bleed the animal.
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