BASC criticises Defra for quarry species consultation
23 March 2026
BASC has criticised Defra for plans to remove species from the quarry list and to shorten certain shooting seasons.
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An untimely call for evidence
20 March 2026
With the Senedd elections only weeks away, Welsh Labour has announced a call for evidence on gamebird release. Conor O’Gorman investigates.
Great British Menu star shines at Eat Game Awards
19 March 2026
Callum Leslie took home the title of Game Chef of the Year at the Eat Game Awards 2026, while Ross Horrocks from The Caddy Mann was named Champion of Champions.