As from today, it is no longer legal to shoot certain types of carrion and wood pigeons without a special license. The move comes after conservationist and BBC pundit Chris Packham successfully petitioned the government for a ban to control bird species such as crows, magpies, gulls and wood pigeons. Sixteen species are affected overall. Farmers and pest controllers will need to apply for a special license to control pests. Failure to comply could lead to prosecution. "Anyone exercising lethal control of birds after Thursday 25 April 2019 without taking the above steps will not be covered by a general... Read more →
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