The government has opened its consultation on banning trail hunting. Do not respond yet - coordinated guidance is coming very soon.

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With a growing cost of living crisis related to the war in Iran and a raft of other challenges for rural communities, it is extraordinary that the government has chosen to prioritise this legislation but, there again, we should never be surprised by the Labour party’s strange obsession with hunting. The 700 hours of parliamentary time the last Labour government spent on the issue was clearly not enough to satisfy at least some in the party.

Defra has launched a consultation on its proposals to change the seasons of a number of birds currently on the quarry list or general licence. Whilst some of the proposed changes are based in sound science and are perfectly justifiable, Defra has also included proposals which directly contradict Natural England advice and the available scientific evidence, plus one that is based on a clear and gross misinterpretation of data.

Enter the Countryside Alliance’s Great Annual Gun Draw for your chance to win a superb Rizzini RB Regal ‘de Luxe’ shotgun worth over £8,500.

Celebrating 60 years of craftsmanship, Rizzini is renowned for producing some of the finest sporting firearms in the world.

Tickets are £75 each, with all funds raised going to the Countryside Alliance and our ongoing Campaign for Shooting.

During Free Wills Month, you can write your will for free through our trusted partner Farewill.

It costs you nothing, is legally valid, and gives you the chance to support the long term fight for the countryside through a gift in your will.

Often described as the “Rural Oscars”, the Countryside Alliance Awards recognise small businesses that go above and beyond for their communities. Voting has now officially opened for England - customers are being invited to cast their votes to decide who will be crowned regional champions in this year’s awards.

This year, four amazing runners will take on the TCS London Marathon for the Countryside Alliance, helping to raise vital funds for our work protecting the countryside and the communities that depend on it.