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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 show MHRA you're meeting good clinical practice (GCP) standards and what to expect from an inspection.
How to solve a pest problem with foxes, moles and mink using traps, snares and other methods.
How to legally kill your own poultry, cattle, pigs, sheep, goats, rabbits and hares to eat at home.
How to license a firearm, manage weapons for a shooting club or get a museum licence.
Guidance for licensed operators to carry out controlled shooting of badgers in the field.
Licensing guidance, good practice on firearms law, and forms for applying for approvals under the law.
New or revised safety criteria or parameters for ranges. Remains in force until either cancelled or incorporated into JSP 403.
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