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Hunters and shooters in England: how do you feel about the upcoming seasons? Hunters and shooters in England: how do you feel about the upcoming seasons?
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Grouse shooting and hunting with guns has been given the green light, while the status of trail hunting remains unclearGrouse shooting and hunting with guns has been given the green light, while the status of trail hunting remains unclear
Grouse shooting and hunting with guns in England have been exempted from the government’s “rule of six” coronavirus regulations, along with other outdoor activities. The status of trail hunting, which replicates a traditional hunt but without the intention of chasing a live fox, remains unclear. Grouse shooting, hunting with guns and trail hunting – which replicates a traditional hunt but without the intention of chasing a live fox – have been exempted from the government’s “rule of six” coronavirus regulations in England, along with other outdoor activities.
On Wednesday, environment minister Zac Goldsmith confirmed that a moorland burning ban remains the government’s intention, amid growing concern over the destruction of peatland on grouse moors from heather burning. Earlier this month, the government was accused of stalling plans for a moorland burning ban, amid growing concern over the destruction of peatland on grouse moors from heather burning.
We would like to hear from hunters and shooters about how they feel about the upcoming seasons, and for their reactions to Tuesday’s news of the exemption. We would like to hear from hunters and shooters about how they feel about the upcoming seasons, and for their reactions to the exemptions.
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