Chairmans Blog


January 25th

Why oh why is Scotland the only country in the UK to still have the ban on tail docking of working dogs?

December 20th

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.

December 9th

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.

Best practice

WANE Bill - summary of changes

The Wildlife and Natural Environment Bill passed by Scottish Parliament in March 2011, contains changes that will affect members in different ways. We've attached a summary below, outlining the main changes.

Deer management best practice

There is currently a wealth of deer management best practice information on the steering group page of the SNH Deer Management site. The SGA contributes to the steering group. You can use the link below to go directly to the best practice index:

 http://www.bestpracticeguides.org.uk/siteindex.aspx

 2010 snaring guide

The 2010 snaring guide, which takes into account current legislation, can be downloaded here or from the attachment list below

Good Shooting Practice

This 2008 document sets out guidance on good shooting practice. It can be downloaded here or from the attachment list below

AttachmentSize
Code of Good Shooting Practice.pdf598.26 KB
Snaring Practitioners Guide Sept 10.pdf913.02 KB
WANE summary.pdf34.98 KB