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Gun maker Westley Richards takes on shooting stars

Gun maker Westley Richards takes on shooting stars

One of the most famous names in British gunmaking, Westley Richards, will take on three new craftsmen this summer as demand for their fine guns soars. Read more


Charity clay shoot enters 10th year

Charity clay shoot enters 10th year

The Gloucestershire Ribeye shoot, a charity clay shoot in aid of the Countryside Alliance and the Gloucestershire Air Ambulance, will take place for the 10th year running on August 29. Read more


Woodward sidelock shotguns fetch £16,800 at auction

Woodward sidelock shotguns fetch £16,800 at auction

The sale of shotguns provided further evidence that the market for best English sporting guns has remained strong, making them a sound investment in uncertain times. Read more


Bonhams gun sale reaches £430,000

Bonhams gun sale reaches £430,000

A sale of sporting gun by Bohams in London on March 25 was a great success, with a final hammer price of £430,000. Read more


New appointment for Heather Trust

New appointment for Heather Trust

The Heather Trust, the independent charity dedicated to the promotion of moorland management, has announced the appointment of Dr Marion Thomson as development director. Read more


GWCT raises plight of farmland birds

GWCT raises plight of farmland birds

The Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust launched an audacious attempt to break a world record last month, with the creation of a bird feeder weighing 254 kilos. Read more


Low quality feed no help in recession

Low quality feed no help in recession

Richard Leach, director of Hampshire-based game feed manufacturer Keepers Choice, has warned that cutting corners with feed could have dire effects for the viability of shoots. Read more


Holt's: Best English guns are recession proof

Holt's: Best English guns are recession proof

Figures released by successful auction house Holt’s, who specialise in the sale of fine modern and antique guns, have suggested that best quality guns continue to make a sound investment, in spite of the ongoing economic crisis. Read more


Yorkshire estate wins conservation award

Yorkshire estate wins conservation award

The Hon. Simon Howard was recognised for his conservation work late last year, when the Castle Howard Estate Ltd. was awarded the first Yorkshire Grey Partridge Group Trophy. Read more


Royal backing for a century of conservation

Royal backing for a century of conservation

At the end of November BASC held their centenary patrons' reception at Coutts and Co. in London, where His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh praised BASC for its work to promote shooting and conservation over the last 100 years. Read more


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Scale of UK's wildlife crime to be examined

Scale of UK's wildlife crime to be examined

The House of Commons select committee responsible for monitoring environmental protection and sustainable development has launched an inquiry to examine the scale of wildlife crime in the UK. Read more


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