New game licensing regulations from 1 August

The new regulations will remove restrictions for those shooting and dealing in game.

The Regulations which came into force on 1 August 2007 will:

remove the restriction on dealing in game birds and venison during the close season. This means that any person will be allowed to sell game and venison all year round provided the animals in question were only killed in the open season; remove the requirement for a licence to kill or take game; and remove the requirement for two licences for game dealers to sell game.

More guidance for game dealers and retailers on implementing the new regulations can be viewed at www.businesslink.gov.uk/gamelicensing