Chairmans Blog

May 2nd

The joys of modern communications.

I ordered some memory cards for my camera on- line which came by parcel force. No one was here to sign for the small package so they were handed into our local post office.

March 16th

Yesterday I attended the Scottish Police Wildlife Liaison Conference at the Police College at Tulliallan.

February 20th

Many gamekeepers and stalkers will be having a well deserved rest after spending some very long days and nights working throughout the season and there is only a small window before it starts all over again.

Severe weather restraint

28.12.2009

With severe weather persisting, shooters in Scotland are encouraged to exercise voluntary restraint in shooting of ducks, geese and waders including woodcock, snipe, and reared mallard.
 
After eight days of hard weather, under agreed procedures for managing the shooting of certain bird species,a cautionary warning is issued. The current period of severe conditions commenced ten days ago. The decision to show restraint in shooting should be made by individuals and should be based on local conditions.  
 
If the same weather conditions persist for another three days in Scotland,it is possible that a decision will be taken by the Government to impose a statutory suspension of waterfowl shooting which would last for up to two weeks.
 
Members are therefore encouraged to take account of local conditions and in particular to show restraint if birds appear to be in poor condition or are exhibiting unusual flight patterns.