January

The Chief Veterinary Officer for Wales has confirmed an outbreak of H5N8 Bird Flu (pathogenicity to be confirmed) on a gamebird establishment near Amlwch, Anglesey. 

With the season all but over, Mike Swan's mind, as usual, turns to planning for 2021/22. In just a few weeks the pheasants will be setting up their territories, strutting their stuff, and doing everything they can to keep their harems together.

The GWCT are reminding all farmers, land managers and gamekeepers of important changes to licensing arrangements for pest control in England which came into effect on 1st January.

This presentation was delivered by Simon West from the Gun Trade Association during our recent Game 2020 Conference and covers shotgun and cartridge ballistics.

Following Wednesday's debate in Parliament and further lobbying since, the Government has issued further guidance redefining what is allowed by way of 'exercise' under the Covid regulations.