Why oh why is Scotland the only country in the UK to still have the ban on tail docking of working dogs?
Just back in from ferreting a plantation of young larch and scots pine trees. I am soaked to the skin and frozen. My daughter is visiting us with her boyfriend and I thought it would be a good chance for him to see some different animal tracks in the snow.
I am not a happy chappy. I was cutting old rabbit fences away this morning and my ear is bleeding profusely. I detest that high tensile wire; when you cut it with the wire cutters it goes off like a coiled spring. It felt like I had been shot in the ear.
29.04.10
Tayside Police told to apologise for "derogatory comments"
The Police Complaints Commissioner for Scotland John McNeill has told Tayside Police to apologise unreservedly for derogatory comments made to an estate owner during an alleged wildlife crime investigation.
The Deputy Chief Constable of Tayside had previously made an apology to the estate owner but the Commissioner did not accept it had gone far enough.
Snaring training courses are being arranged across the country to help members meet their future legal obligation to be qualified to use snares.
Sessions arranged to date will take place on the following days. Please contact the SGA office on 01738 587515 to book your place or arrange another course elsewhere.
9th April Dunecht, Aberdeenshire
12th April Glamis, Angus
14th April Stracathro, Angus
16th April Glenalmond, Perth
19th April Horseupcleugh, Longformacus, Borders
22nd April Lochnell Estate, Oban