Rodenticide effectiveness could be “hit or miss” in large swathes of the UK due to the unknown resistance status of rat and mouse populations, which is why gamekeepers, pest controllers and farmers are being invited to join a special project to investigate. Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use chairman Dr Alan Buckle explained: “Unknown resistance status covers much of Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and central England. “Elsewhere, we know that an area from Bristol to Dover west-east, and Oxford to Southampton north-south, has multiple locations where genes for resistance have been identified. “Less clustered pockets have been ...

Just launched, the Marsh Harrier is a 9in rugged hiking / walking boot from quality footwear expert Field & Moor. Featuring British design by Hannah Stiles and handcrafted in an artisan factory, the Marsh Harrier comes with all the bells and whistles” you would expect of a product built and offer the utmost functionality while having a character of its own in a crowded marketplace. Key features include a thick, hydrophobic chestnut grain leather, Sympatex waterproof and breathable lining, storm-welted construction to offer additional water proofing and repairability to the sole unit while enhancing its sustainability credentials and it’s treble-stitched ...

The conservation efforts of wildfowling clubs has been showcased to the Natural England during a special visit organised to detail the vital work these groups do. Tony Juniper, chair of Natural England, had the opportunity to see this first-hand during a visit to the Lytham & District Wildfowling Association (LDWA). Accompanied by staff from the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC), Tony took part in a conservation walk around the club’s land at the mouth of the Ribble Estuary in Lancashire. Topics discussed over the visit included the importance of wildfowling clubs and their role ...

With Valentine’s Day on the horizon, wild game specialist Wild and Game has created a recipe box containing seven romantic recipes for two and all the game you need to cook them. Wild and Game was founded in 2017 with a mission to champion game consumption in the UK. Wild game is in plentiful supply here, has great sustainability credentials and is leaner, higher in protein and higher in key nutrients than farmed meats. By substituting meats such as chicken, beef or pork for meats such as pheasant, venison and wild boar, consumers can reduce their ...

Changes required by Health and Safety Executive to legally binding instructions on rodenticide product labels have significant implications for users in gamekeeping, pest control and farming. Updated text is now appearing on labels, according to chairman of the Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use, Dr Alan Buckle. “In practice, the changes are about users being responsible for bait stations being sufficiently robust rather than how, where or when they are used. “As co-ordinator of UK rodenticide stewardship, CRRU supports any and all measures designed for the protection of non-target wild species, pets and people.” HSE requires that ...

Publisher: Countryside Alliance A petition calling for an end to trail hunting on land owned by Cornwall Council has been dubbed ‘anti-rural’ by countryside campaigners. Photo credit: Four Burrow Hunt by Lisa Wood Photography  The online petition, which has appeared on the Change.org website for over a year, is to be presented at the next full council meeting, on 18th January 2022. The organisers of the petition, ‘AAF Cornwall’, call on the council to ‘ban all meets of Trail Hunts on public space and Council owned land’. An agenda item ahead of the meeting of the full ...

Welligogs began its story in 2000 when founders Kim and Ray Annan made the decision to move from Australia to England. Kim, being British, always wanted to move back home and give her four children a British upbringing. Ray, a born-and-bred Aussie, was reluctant to leave the sunshine but agreed that pastures new, albeit being on the other side of the world, were worth investigating. The question was, what were they going to do to provide for their family? A passing comment from Ray complaining about the British weather ignited a spark for Kim. Rain! Lots ...

We are delighted to announce that our own Catherine Bishop, Operations Manager at The Game Fair has been selected as one of the Exhibition News winners of the EN 30underThirty Class of 2021, which is produced to recognise excellence in youth among the exhibition organiser community. The Class of 2021 will be given their trophy, provided by Laser Crystal, at Ministry Venues on 19 January. Exhibition News will work with the winners over the next 12 months to deliver content, interviews and events, including a get-together at The View at the Shard in February and International Confex on ...

January is typically the time when diets begin, which is why wild game meat specialist Wild and Game has launched a healthy eating recipe box designed to help dieters enjoy the benefits of game, which is leaner and higher in protein than farmed meats. These qualities, combined with that fact that it’s higher in key nutrients and more flavoursome than farmed meat, make it perfect as part of a healthy eating or diet plan. Wild and Game’s latest healthy eating box comes in three sizes and includes all the game needed to cook a selection of ...

An investigation is underway into the mental health challenges faced by those in rural communities while also seeking evident about the adequacy of care services available. The Chair of the House of Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee, Neil Parish MP, has announced the inquiry with the committee is aiming to form a broad overview of the issue, to inform recommendations to the government on how it can improve mental health provision and outcomes in rural areas. It is particularly interested in hearing evidence relating to a range of specific questions. The move has been ...

A major TV series entitled The Untamed Anglers – Britain’s Iconic Fish is officially launching this Friday , November 26th at 7pm. The team heavily promoted the show at The Game Fair this summer and enjoyed huge support and is now looking for that to be replicated followings its official launch. With the majority of fishing programmes set abroad, James Stokoe, Ripon Kahlique, Hywel Morgan and filmmaker Jonathan McGee wanted to showcase the amazing fishing and species we have on our doorstep. Jonathan explained: “With this passion in mind we believe we have captured the essence of ...

A multi-partner supported recovery plan to reverse the decline of curlew from Welsh landscapes is being launched today (Monday, 22 November). The Wales Action Plan for the Recovery of Curlew is written and led by Gylfinir Cymru / Curlew Wales, a broad partnership working with Welsh Government to address the chronic decline in population and geographic distribution of this iconic bird. Patrick Lindley, Chair of Gylfinir Cymru, said: “Wales’ breeding curlews are in significant decline and if we fail to act now this species could be on the brink of extinction by 2033. “Like much of the ...

The Preston and District Wildfowling Association (PDWA) have been awarded a £21,000 grant from the Wildlife Habitat Charitable Trust (WHCT) to improve habitat on the protected Hutton Marsh in the Ribble Estuary. The grant will be used to fund habitat improvements for nesting birds, as well as to encourage water voles and otters into the area. A highly designated area, the marsh is both nationally and internationally protected for the flora and fauna found on the site. The project has the endorsement from Natural England. The work will include an ecological appraisal, groundwork and fencing. A 25-year ...

The British Association for Shooting and Conservation in Northern Ireland (BASC NI) has called for the Ministerial Directive that limits the number of firearms that a registered firearms dealer may hold, to be scrapped. BASC NI’s recommendation, outlined in a survey response to the Department of Justice (DoJ), is that the number of firearms a dealer can hold, should be decided on an individual basis, depending on the capacity of the dealer and their ability to store the firearms safely. The current approach restricts the ability of many businesses to trade at full capacity and means that ...

North Yorkshire Police’s decision to halt all firearm and shotgun certificate grants has been described by the UK’s largest shooting organisation, the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC), as “a clear breach of their statutory duty”. In correspondence with North Yorkshire MPs, BASC has asked that the force is scrutinised and that they resume all applications as a matter of urgency. The move by North Yorkshire was made in a public statement by their firearms licensing manager, Dept Insp Andy Palmer. He claimed that the department is facing significant delays because of the new statutory guidance ...