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Everything you need to know about general licences

Posted on 26/04/2019 by towens — 1 Comment ↓

In the wake of the news three of the general licences in England, which permit the taking of pest bird species including pigeons, crows and magpies, was revoked yesterday, here is everything you need to know about general licences. Natural…

‘Shoo’ Before You Shoot Policy Too Wide of the Mark

Posted on 17/10/2014 by The Editor — No Comments ↓

The main aim of Natural England was to have an amendment to the UK’s General Licence so that pest controllers had to ‘frighten off’ quarry before undertaking any shooting – but it was so wide of the mark, they’ve now lowered their sights…

GENERAL LICENCE OVERHAUL CALL

Posted on 13/06/2014 by Colin Fallon — No Comments ↓

BASC is urging Natural England to simplify the general licences which they set to authorise the control of avian pests such as woodpigeons and magpies. While there’s no need to apply for these licences, their conditions must be met by…