November

The following is an interpretation of the guidance issued by government on 23 November. We will update this guidance should it be necessary to do so once the implementing legislation has been published and scrutinised by Parliament.

Lycetts Risk Management Services have prepared a template for COVID-19 risk assessments for shoots which you can now download free.

This presentation was delivered by Niels Kanstrup from Aarhus University during our recent Game 2020 Conference and covers the Danish experience of shooting without using lead shot.

Over the next few weeks Defra will be consulting with stakeholders about their plans for licensing gamebird releasing on or near protected sites in 2021. 

It was confirmed on Wednesday 11th November 2020 that an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone has been declared across England, Scotland and Wales. 

Defra has published the first details of three new general licences for the control of certain bird species effective from 1st January 2021. 

Read our latest advice including what is and isn't permitted during the lockdown period.