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  • Hunting and shooting wildlife

    Open and closed season for hunting, what you can use and the wildlife you can hunt

    • Overview

      You must follow the rules for hunting and shooting wildlife including:…

    • Birds

      You can shoot certain species of game birds, quarry birds and waterfowl…

    • Mammals

      There are different rules for foxes, deer and other mammals. Foxes It’s…

  • Using reasonable force against intruders

    The steps you can take to tackle an intruder or burglar in your own home - and what force you can use to defend yourself

  • Military ranges firing notices

    List of all UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) firing times for military ranges.

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  • Paying harvest casuals and casual beaters

    Information for employers who pay casual employees working outdoors harvesting perishable crops, or as casual beaters for a shoot.

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  • Wild birds: protection and licences

    What you must do to avoid harming birds and when you’ll need a licence.

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  • Sport supplies that are VAT exempt (VAT Notice 701/45)

    Check which supplies of sport, physical recreation, and physical education services qualify for exemption from VAT.

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  • North England - public access to military areas

    Information about public access to military-owned land in North England.

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  • Defence Infrastructure Organisation

    The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) is the estate expert for defence, supporting the armed forces to enable military capability by planning, building, maintaining, and servicing infrastructure. DIO is part of the Ministry of Defence .

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  • Wildlife licences: when you need to apply

    Find out which licence you might need to carry out work that affects wildlife and its habitat, how to apply and when you might need to pay.

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  • Fireworks: the law

    You cannot buy or use fireworks if you're under 18, and you must not set off fireworks between 11pm and 7am, except on certain occasions