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CA launches new hunt membership scheme

In a move to bolster grassroots support for hunting, the Countryside Alliance has launched a new membership scheme which will earn hunts £50 commission for every new eligible membership.

This initiative launched on the 15 July, on the eve of the Festival of Hounds, which took place at the East of England Showground on Wednesday 16 July, underlines the campaigning organisation’s enduring commitment to the future of lawful hunting activities and aims to support hunts across the country.

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Wild Justice's petition annihilated by MPs

Wild Justice’s latest petition to ban driven grouse shooting was debated by MPs in Westminster Hall on Monday 30 June. This petition made the same sweeping allegations as their previous one which was debated in 2021 and, as was the case then, yesterday’s debate provided a marvellous opportunity to set out the enormous benefits of grouse shooting and its associated moorland management to wildlife, communities and the environment.

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Stop the government restricting gun ownership

Take part in our new e-lobby to safeguard the future of shooting in England, Scotland and Wales. The government is preparing to consult on restricting shotgun ownership by aligning parts of firearms licensing legislation. This would have huge impacts on the shooting community, the rural economy and conservation, without improving public safety. We need everyone who loves shooting and the countryside to take part.

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Fishing for Schools

Fishing for Schools is a programme for 10–16-year-olds that uses fishing as a pathway to engage and inspire an enjoyment of learning and nature. 

Now in its 18th year, Fishing for Schools continues to make a difference in schools across the country – helping young people build confidence, learn new skills and connect with the natural world.

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Defra to ban lead shot

The sale and use of lead shot for live quarry and clay shooting will be banned after a three-year transition, starting from next Summer, meaning that it will be an offence to use shotgun cartridges loaded with lead shot for game shooting from the 2029/2030 season onwards. This applies in England, Scotland and Wales.

This was announced on Thursday 10 July by the Minister, Emma Hardy MP on the Defra website, and covers all aspects of the government’s decisions on the use of lead in ammunition for live quarry and target shooting. 

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