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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…
The prohibitions and restrictions on the import of animal furs and skins into the UK and the export of salmon and trout.
Know which licence or certificate you must have to restrain, stun or kill animals which are not for human consumption, and how to carry out these operations.
How to legally kill your own poultry, cattle, pigs, sheep, goats, rabbits and hares to eat at home.
How to spot chronic wasting disease (CWD), what to do if you suspect it and measures to prevent its spread.
The Commission was convened to advise government on how to promote and increase the use of high-quality design for new build homes and neighbourhoods.
Fishing rod licences, permission and byelaws, lawful hunting
The licence or certificate you need to slaughter or kill animals, the operations covered and how to apply.
Protected wine name with Protected Geographical Indication (PGI)
Soldiers from Edinburgh, London and Stratford who were killed in Belgium now have headstones bearing their names, and rededication ceremonies were held today with their families present to honour their memory.
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