SACS NEWS & EVENTS

• EVENTS

1st January 2012 - LEGAL CHANGES - SCOTLAND A Commencement Order has now been made to bring into effect more sections of the Wildlife & Natural Environment (Scotland) Act 2011 . The full Act can be viewed at ...

The Deer (Close Seasons) (Scotland) Order 2011 Further to the STOP PRESS article in the SACS December Newsletter, below is the link for the Deer (Close Seasons) (Scotland) 2011 which will come into effect on 1 Janaury 2012. Don't panic - no...

Illegal Traps and Snares Sold on the Internet Illegal Traps and Snares Sold on the Internet. It has been brought to our attention that cheap steel spring traps originating in China are being sold over the internet.  It would appear...

Tail Docking Survey TAIL DOCKING SURVEY The University of Glasgow School of Veterinary Medicine are conducting a study on tail injuries in working dogs and terriers.  The study has been...

The Uk relaxes measures for visiting hunters The UK relaxes measures for visiting hunters Hunters visiting the UK for sporting purposes will find it easier to enter after the Home Office amended legislation for firearms owners. For anyone...

SACS MEMBERSHIP COMES OUT TOPS IN SPORTING GUN MAGAZINE The opening article in the November issue of Sporting Gun magazine, which was published last week, is a 4 page comparison of insurance cover offered as part of the membership package from the...

WELSH POLICE BREACH HOME OFFICE GUIDELINES A Welsh police force has apparently breached Home Office guidelines by passing on the cost of GP's enquiries to applicants rather than paying for them itself.  The situation came to light when...

MUIRBURN NEWS RELEASE CHANGES TO MUIRBURN PRACTICE The Muirburn season starts on 1st October 2011 but this year there have been some changes to the Muirburn legislation that all those involved with Muirburn need to...

YOUR CHANCE TO FIGHT BACK FOR YOUR SPORT We are all aware that the single biggest threat to our country sports comes from the animal and bird welfare charities, which do everything in their power to stop everything we do. In our view, they...

Gundog event raises money for charity Moyola Gundog Association Working Test 04/06/11 Moyola Gundog Association have been running a working test in early June for many years and this year it was held at Cleggan Lodge Estate, the...

New Sporting Clay Shoot A superb new clay ground has opened in Dumfries and Galloway. Whether a novice, a crack-shot or just wish to ‘have a go’ you will enjoy and benefit from your country pursuits experience...

New Scottish Firearm Statistics now available Each year, the Scottish Executive publishes statistics on the numbers and types of firearms in the licensing system, and show any trends which are happening. The statistics are broken down in...

ALL GAME LICENSES NOW ABOLISHED There is now no requirement to have a game license anywhere in the UK

Animal charities in devious bid to ban legal traps. Yet another bid has been launched in Scotland by animal charities to have a perfectly legal method of vermin control banned. Crow control is one of the best conservation methods any of us can use to...

Firearms Law Foul-Up! A long-awaited change to the restrictive firearms law in Northern Ireland has been delayed. The Northern Ireland Firearms Consultative Liaison Forum, comprising all of the reputable organisations...

Good Foxes Wanted...... The title refers of course to dead foxes - the only good ones! DEFRA is financing a national survey to check for a rare form of parasitic worm ( Trichinella ) which could be dangerous to humans...