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Podcast: In search of the Christmas partridge with author Patrick Galbraith
We talk about farmland birds, shooting and conservation in the Sussex countryside with author Patrick Galbraith in episode 13, season 14 of the Countryfile Magazine Plodcast
Podcast: Should we eat more game?
In this week's podcast, editor Fergus Collins discusses the pros and cons of more meat-eaters trying game and explores the ethics of shooting in modern Britain.
Why has a licence been granted to allow up to 10 buzzards to be killed?
Conservationists have reacted angrily to Natural England's granting of a licence to allow a landowner in Northumberland to kill buzzards in order to protect his young pheasants. We spoke to Natural England to find out more about why it took this controversial decision
Up to 100,000 wildfowl poisoned each year by lead shot says report
Conservation bodies call for a ban on lead shot after report highlights environmental and human health concerns.
What role does shooting play in wildlife conservation?
The Purdey Awards for game and conservation recognises projects in the world of shoot management and conservation within the UK whose efforts have achieved outstanding results in improving game bird habitats and the biodiversity of their land.
Shooting industry booming, fishing in difficulty
Shooting is an industry "experiencing growth in all levels", according to a newly-published survey. UK fishing, on the other hand, has seen a decline in popularity recently, with many being tempted to fish overseas.